News Briefs
Selectmen Pledge Pole Removal on Meetinghouse Way
November 20, 2018
Efforts to replace and move approximately 11 telephone poles off of newly-paved Meetinghouse Way in Edgartown are set to finish up next week.
Dry Grass: Photography Show Reception
November 20, 2018
The Chilmark Library is hosting a photography show of work by Vivian Ewing. The reception is on Saturday, Nov. 24 from noon 2 p.m.
County Road Puddle Slated for Elimination
November 20, 2018
An environmental engineering firm has submitted a preliminary plan to the town of Oak Bluffs for fixing an enormous puddle that spans County Road.
MVC Continues Hearing on Verizon Tower
November 20, 2018
A public hearing on a plan by Verizon to extend the height of a communication tower continues on Dec. 6.
West Tisbury Sets Tax Rate
November 20, 2018
West Tisbury selectmen held a hearing on tax rates for 2019 and welcomed a new police officer last week.
Let the Holiday Gifting Begin
November 15, 2018
Featherstone Center for the Arts is opening up their annual holiday gift show from Nov. 17 through Dec. 16 — with a preview party on Nov. 16.
Mary Poppins at the Oak Bluffs School
November 15, 2018
The Oak Bluffs School performs Mary Poppins.
Yoga Barn 10-Year Party
November 15, 2018
The Yoga Barn in West Tisbury is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this weekend.
Marian Medal
November 15, 2018
Valerio Destefani of Vineyard Haven will receive the Marian Medal in recognition of service to the Catholic church.
Land Bank Revenues: Nov. 2
November 8, 2018
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $421,215.24 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Nov. 9
November 8, 2018
RICHARD LEWIS TAYLOR
(rtaylor@mvgazette.com)
The passing of Lucy Durr Hackney was shared with me by her dear friend Charlayne Hunter Gault. I imagine that among other things their friendship was cemented by their keen intelligence and their love of all things Vineyard, by the importance of women advancing in the world and much more. Friends bond on a variety of axis points, some not so obvious.
Keepers of the Light
November 8, 2018
Keepers of the Light will premiere on WGBH 2 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m. and again on Nov. 17, 18 and 21. It will also appear on WGBX on Nov. 16, 17 and 18.