News Briefs
The Writing Life: Private and Public
June 21, 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Institute for Creative Writing is hosting a talk entitled The Writing Life: Private and Public on Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Katharine Cornell Theatre.
The event will feature Rose Styron in conversaton with Alexander Weinstein, director of the writing institute, and Phil Weinstein (no relation), professor emeritus of literature at Swarthmore College.
High School Baseball Team Honored
June 20, 2019
The regional high school boys baseball team is going to Fenway — not to play but to be honored.
CodeRed Test, Signup
June 20, 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Emergency Notification System (CodeRED) will be tested during the week of June 25 to validate telephone numbers in the Island database.
Vineyard Conservation Society Annual Meeting
June 20, 2019
The Vineyard Conservation Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at the Sailing Camp Park in Oak Bluffs.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending June 14
June 20, 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $347,954 for the business week ending on Friday, June 14, 2019.
Sassafras Summer Pilot Program for Teens
June 20, 2019
Sassafras Earth Education will host a pilot program for seven consecutive Mondays this summer for teens ages 14 and older.
New Interim Minister for Edgartown Federated Church
June 20, 2019
On July 1, Rev. Dr. Charlotte Wright will start as the new interim minister for the Edgartown Federated Church.
Film Festival Promotion
June 20, 2019
Hilary Dreyer has been promoted to executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival.
New Sign for Oak Bluffs Police
June 20, 2019
The Oak Bluffs police department has a new sign that was made possible by a generous donation from seasonal resident Charles Santoro, the department announced this week.
Little League Championships
June 20, 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Little League championships are Saturday, June 22.
World Market Mondays
June 20, 2019
World Market Mondays begins their third season at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.