News Briefs
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending June 4
June 10, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $756,500 for the business week ending on Friday, June 4, 2021.
Chilmark to Discuss Peaked Hill Pastures Property
June 10, 2021
Chilmark is holding the first of three community meetings on Monday, June 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss affordable housing development opportunities for the Peaked Hill Pastures property.
Mask Rules Announced for Tisbury Town Meetings
June 9, 2021
People unable to wear masks will be directed to a separate seating area at this weekend's meetings, town officials said.
Grand Illumination Night Returns
June 6, 2021
Once again lanterns will be hung by the porches with care as Grand Illumination night returns this summer on August 18.
Vineyard Runner Soars in Platinum PT Challenge
June 3, 2021
Zach Utz competed in the Platinum PT Challenge last weekend in Attleboro and broke his own high school record in the mile with a time of 4:25.53.
Falmouth Academy Valedictorian
June 3, 2021
Noah Glasgow of Chilmark is the Falmouth Academy valedictorian for the class of 2021.
Beach Road Work to End June 17
June 1, 2021
The state highway department will pause work in Tisbury for the summer and resume after Labor Day, town administrator Jay Grande said.
Rhode Island Ferry Cancels Weekend Service
May 28, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry from Rhode Island has canceled service through the holiday weekend due to upcoming inclement weather.
Federal Judge Orders Jail Time in Bank Theft Case
May 28, 2021
Eight years after the Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank was hit with a string of thefts from ATM machines, a Bulgarian man has been sentenced.
Flying Horses Reopening Friday
May 27, 2021
The historic platform carousel in Oak Bluffs whirls again beginning this weekend, and daily once Island schools are out.
Edgartown Cinemas Reopens for Holiday Weekend
May 25, 2021
The Main street miniplex reopens Friday with Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II, and Jaws on Sunday night.
Lagoon Pond Beach Cleanup Saturday
May 25, 2021
Kids and adults are invited Saturday to help clean the beaches and win prizes in the scavenger hunt.