News Briefs
Airport Commission Examines Subletting in the Business Park
July 11, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard airport commission has begun examining sub-leases in the airport business park.
Tisbury Officer Commended After Fire Rescue
July 11, 2020
A Vineyard Haven woman and three young children are safe after a Tisbury police officer rescued them from a second-floor apartment that was on fire.
Lambert’s Cove Inn Approved for Outdoor Dining
July 11, 2020
West Tisbury selectmen gave the Lambert’s Cove Inn permission to serve food and alcohol outdoors this summer.
Flying Horses Grounded for 2020
July 10, 2020
The Flying Horses carousel in Oak Bluffs will remain closed this season, to protect the historic carved horses from sanitizer damage.
Historian to Speak on Zoom
July 10, 2020
Mary Beth Norton discusses her newest book, 1774: The Long Year of Revolution, in a free online book talk July 14.
Joe Sollitto Joins Island Law Firm
July 7, 2020
Former Dukes County superior court clerk Joe Sollitto has joined the firm of Brush, Flanders & Moriarty, LLC.
Men's Anti-Violence Event Returns to Seawall
July 7, 2020
Opposing all violence on Martha's Vineyard, the annual men's demonstration at the Vineyard Haven seawall takes place Sunday.
MV Mediation Waives Fees
July 6, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Mediation Program will operate fee-free for the rest of 2020, according to an announcement.
Film Center Reopens Wednesday
July 3, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center reopens July 8 and a free outdoor movie series at Featherstone Center for the Arts begins July 14. Advance tickets are required.
WWII Vets to Roll July 4 in Edgartown
July 2, 2020
Escorted by police, World War II veterans Bob Falkenberg and Herb Foster will ride in a Jeep down Main Street and back to the Edgartown School.
Environmental Police Investigate Lobster Deaths
July 1, 2020
Massachusetts environmental police are investigating an incident in Menemsha involving the death of a commercial fishermen’s lobster catch.
Chilmark Flea Postponed Indefinitely
July 1, 2020
The Chilmark Flea Market is on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organizers announced.