News Briefs
Edgartown Town Meeting Moves to a Saturday in June
May 4, 2020
The Edgartown annual town meeting has been moved to Saturday, June 13.
Parking Ticket Revenues Up
May 4, 2020
Parking ticket revenues were up in March over last year, the county treasurer told the Dukes County Commission last week.
Solar Array on Track in Oak Bluffs
May 4, 2020
The large-scale solar array is planned for the capped landfill behind the transfer station.
Fuel Assistance Deadline Extended
May 2, 2020
The South Shore Community Action Council has extended to May 29 the deadline for households to apply for its fuel assistance program.
Tribal Leaders Take Questions
May 1, 2020
Tribal leaders of the Mashpee Wampanoag will join the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury for an online listening session at 2 p.m. on May 4.
Tisbury Flushes Hydrants
May 1, 2020
Tisbury’s annual hydrant flushing begins Monday and is expected to last five days.
Seth Meyers to Host Possible Dreams
May 1, 2020
The star of NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers will emcee the Possible Dreams Auction live on the internet July 26.
Oak Bluffs Mandates Masks
April 30, 2020
The town of Oak Bluffs is now requiring face coverings inside essential businesses, aboard buses and in cabs and rideshare vehicles.
Gazette Adds New Saturday Newsletter
April 30, 2020
The Vineyard Gazette has relaunched its twice-weekly email newsletter as The Broadsheet. The Notebook, a popular anonymous essayist, will continue to appear in a new newsletter.
Oyster Fest Moves to 2021
April 30, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Oyster Fest, originally set to make its debut this year, has been postponed to October, 2021.
Cape Air Requires Masks
April 30, 2020
Starting Monday, Cape Air passengers must wear masks or other face coverings from check-in to deplaning.
Gay Head Light Comes to Public TV
April 30, 2020
Keepers of the Light, a documentary about the Gay Head Light, will be shown by American Public Television on public stations nationwide.