News Briefs
Poet Laureate Reading
September 23, 2024
The Vineyard’s new poet laureate Claudia Taylor will give a reading at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum on Friday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.
Last Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
September 19, 2024
Romane Andre Clayton, a 22-year-old from New Haven, pleaded guilty on Sept. 12 to one count of aiding and abetting bank robbery, the last suspect to enter a plea.
Tisbury Planning Board Seeks Interim Member
September 18, 2024
The Tisbury planning board is short one member after Elaine Miller resigned last month. The board is advertising for Tisbury residents willing to serve the rest of Ms. Miller’s five-year term.
Council on Aging Hosts Focus Groups
September 17, 2024
The up-Island council on aging is planning a series of focus groups in the coming weeks to hear feedback from residents about aging on Martha’s Vineyard. The sessions are open to all.
Art Benefit for IGI
September 13, 2024
The Louisa Gould Gallery will hold a special art benefit for Island Grown Initiative, with an opening reception on Sept. 17.
Ceremony of Remembrance
September 12, 2024
The Ceremony of Remembrance service takes place Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Edgartown Lighthouse.
Edgartown Appoints New Planning Board Member
September 11, 2024
The Edgartown select board and planning board appointed master plan steering committee member David Ignacio to the planning board in a contentious vote this week.
Exploring the Outdoors With TrailsMV
September 10, 2024
The Vineyard Haven Library will host an upcoming presentation by Nancy Tutko of TrailsMV entitled, Exploring Martha’s Vineyard with TrailsMV.
Environmental Research Grants for Students
September 10, 2024
The Marjot Foundation of Falmouth announces a new competition for environmental research grants from high school students.
Dog-Friendly Dining Pilot Extended
September 10, 2024
Tisbury’s board of health is extending a pilot program that permits restaurants to apply for a variance allowing dogs to join their owners in outside seating areas.
Kib and Tess Bramhall to Be Honored With Creative Living Award
September 9, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation has selected Kib and Tess Bramhall as the 41st Creative Living Award recipients.
Great White Summer Screening
September 9, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center will screen the documentary Great White Summer on Sept. 12.