News Briefs
Fighting Hunger, One Step at a Time
October 11, 2018
This year’s CROP Walk on Sunday Oct. 14 will be held in memory of Rev. Alden Besse, founder and leader of the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the national walk.
Electronics Disposal
October 11, 2018
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services will host and Electronics Disposal Day on Saturday, October 20.
Health Fair
October 11, 2018
The Tisbury Council on Aging will hold its fifth annual health fair on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Healthy Aging Executive
October 11, 2018
Holly Bellebuono has been named the executive coordinator of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard.
Mansion House Manager
October 11, 2018
Justin Mercier has been named general manager of the Mansion House in Vineyard Haven.
Featherstone Receives Grants
October 11, 2018
Featherstone Center for the Arts has been selected to participate in the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative.
Police Academy Grad
October 11, 2018
Kyle Taylor Altieri graduated on Sept. 14 from the State Police Municipal Academy in New Braintree.
Voters Will Decide Town Hall Question
October 10, 2018
Oak Bluffs voters will decide next month whether to approve additional funding for a new town hall project.
Weekend Incidents Occupy Tisbury, Edgartown Police
October 9, 2018
Island police responded to a car driving into a tennis court, a malfunction at the Lagoon Pond drawbridge and a bike accident over the long Columbus Day weekend.
Edgartown Man Charged With Firearms Violation
October 9, 2018
An Edgartown man was placed under arrest Sunday when state police seized a fully-loaded handgun and ammunition following a routine traffic stop.
Chilmark Eyes Green Community Status
October 6, 2018
Chilmark will take steps apply to become a green community under the Massachusetts Green Communities Act.
Dispatch System Grant
October 4, 2018
A $1.5 million state grant announced this week will go to the Dukes County sheriff.