News Briefs
Vineyard Trust Launches Landmarks Campaign
May 9, 2020
The Vineyard Trust's new 20 Landmarks in 2020 campaign seeks to replace the funds that would have been raised at its summer events.
Online Learning Goes On
May 8, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard public schools will continue with remote learning plans through the end of the school year.
Ship Surveys Island Waters for Wind Farm
May 8, 2020
The 151-foot vessel GO Liberty is conducting a geophysical survey of waters east and south of Martha's Vineyard for Mayflower Wind.
Hospice Donations Matched in May
May 7, 2020
Hospice of Martha's Vineyard has announced a dollar-for-dollar matching campaign for donations to the nonprofit during the month of May.
Lighthouses Glow Green for Kids
May 7, 2020
The East Chop, West Chop and Edgartown lighthouse towers are illuminated green for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Free Meals for Anyone Hungry
May 7, 2020
Town Bar & Grill in Edgartown is offering 25 free meals a day for Islanders in need, no questions asked, four days a week.
Oak Bluffs Relocates Its Town Meeting
May 7, 2020
The Oak Bluffs annual town meeting will move outdoors, but the place has not been determined yet.
Farmers’ Market Moves
May 7, 2020
The West Tisbury Farmers’ Market will move to the Agricultural Society fairgrounds this summer.
Catch and Release Canceled
May 6, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club has announced the cancellation of its 29th Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release Tournament, scheduled for the evening of May 30.
MVC Surveys Island Businesses
May 6, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission invites all Island businesses and non-profits to participate in the MVC’s Covid-19 business survey.
Felix Neck Concert Benefits Bird-a-thon
May 6, 2020
Island musicians will play an all-ages Zoom concert Saturday to benefit the Mass Audubon Bird-a-thon and Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.
Film Fest Streams Timely Documentary
May 5, 2020
Spaceship Earth examines eight people who quarantine themselves in a self-engineered replica of Earth’s ecosystem for two years.