News Briefs
High School Budget Is Approved
January 8, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School district committee this week certified a $23.2 million operating budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Dec. 27
January 2, 2020
The Martha&s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $234,600 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.
High School, SSA Win Grants for Electric Buses
January 2, 2020
A settlement between the federal government and Volkswagen will send $1 million in grants to the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and the Steamship Authority to buy electric buses.
Part of $7.5 million in grants announced by the Baker administration just before Christmas, the two grants will provide $500,000 for the SSA to build a charging station and buy two electric shuttle buses servicing their Falmouth route. The high school grant of $500,000 will be used to buy two electric school buses.
County Seeks Applicants for Boards, Commissions
January 2, 2020
The Dukes County Commission strongly encourages members of the public to consider volunteering for a position.
Lasagna Luncheons
December 26, 2019
The Federated Church in Edgartown will host free lasagna luncheons every Sunday, beginning Jan. 5 and running through March 29.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 20
December 26, 2019
Shane Parlos and Lianna Mattson purchased 7 Old Dirt Road in Oak Bluffs from Jonathan Blau for $1,122,000 on Dec. 17.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Dec. 20
December 26, 2019
he Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $187,890 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019.
Happy New Year's Day Swim
December 26, 2019
Parties and dinners are on tap for New Year’s Eve, as they should be, to ring in 2020 with a toast, a dance a noisemaker and a boilermaker.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Nov. Dec 13
December 19, 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $518,420 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.
Christmas and Hanukkah Services Around the Island
December 19, 2019
Hanukkah, Sunday, Dec. 21
Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, with Rabbi Caryn Broitman, music with Eric Johnson, Anthony Esposito and Shirat Hayam, 4 p.m., 130 Center Street, Vineyard Haven, mvhc.us, 508-693-0745.
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24
Chilmark Community Church, candlelight service, 5 p.m.
Community Baptist Church, 5 Meetinghouse Way, Aquinnah, candlelight service, 5 p.m.
Federated Church, 45 South Summer Street, Edgartown, children’s service and pageant, 4 p.m.; candlelight service, 9 p.m.
Sabrina Luening Benefit Concert Featuring Dwight and Nicole
December 19, 2019
Dwight and Nicole, Ryan Montbleau and Phil daRosa are joining together on Friday, Dec. 20 to host a concert and benefit for Sabrina Luening who suffered a stroke this fall.