News Briefs
Tisbury Eyes Water Works House for Town Employee Residence
February 7, 2025
Officials in Tisbury are planning to renovate the former office building at the water works on Lake Tashmoo into a home for municipal employees, beginning with incoming town administrator Joseph J. LaCivita.
Oak Bluffs Investigates Chimney Fire
February 6, 2025
No one was hurt Wednesday after the fire started at 11 Johns Way.
Blum Family and VCS Offer New Scholarship
February 5, 2025
The Vineyard Conservation Society announces the creation of The Blum Family-VCS Environmental Scholarship.
Black History Month Event Looks at the Black Workforce
January 31, 2025
The Island’s Black History Month Collaborative event will be held at the Edgartown library at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Hospital Earns Climate Leader Distinction
January 30, 2025
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital was one of 19 entities honored at the State House last week for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and guide the Commonwealth to a net zero future.
Contra Dance Fundraiser
January 30, 2025
Vineyard Preservation Trust is hosting a Valentine’s Day contra dance at the Grange Hall on Feb. 14.
Tuesday in the Newsroom to Feature Homelessness Discussion
January 30, 2025
The next Tuesdays in the Newsroom at the Gazette office takes place Feb. 11 and will feature a discussion on homelessness on the Island and efforts to combat it.
Fly Tying Time
January 29, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will begin its winter fly-tying get-togethers on Tuesday Feb. 4.
MV Bank Scholarships
January 23, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation’s annual education scholarships are now accepting applications.
Winter Stars
January 23, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is beginning its Winter Stars program next week.
Man Accused of Driving Off Pier Last Year Dies
January 21, 2025
Justin Leblanc, 50, died in Tisbury in late December, according to police and court officials.
Chapter 40B Presentation
January 18, 2025
The Tisbury zoning board of appeals will host a Chapter 40B presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m.