News Briefs
MVC Approves Balanced Budget
January 19, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week approved a $2.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025.
North Water Street Home Reconstruction Can Continue
January 19, 2024
Construction on the historic home at 114 North Water street halted August 30 when building inspector Reade Milne noticed the house was being demolished far beyond what had been permitted.
Red House Presents Film Screening
January 19, 2024
The Red House Peer Recovery Support Center will hold a special fundraising film screening at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center on Sunday, Feb. 4.
High School Presents Musical Twelfth Night
January 18, 2024
Performers from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School will transport audience members to the magical island of Illyria during their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night.
Chilmark Looks to Move Forward on Peaked Hill Project
January 18, 2024
The Peaked Hill Pastures affordable housing development has been in process for years now, with a planning board subcommittee initiating work on the concept back in 2018.
Film Festival Submissions Open
January 18, 2024
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival invites Island filmmakers to submit to Vineyard Shorts, a special showcase to be screened at the annual festival.
Please Adopt Us
January 17, 2024
We currently have no residents and are undergoing a major cleaning so we will be ready when our next adoptable pets arrive.
Musical Sunday Afternoons Launches
January 17, 2024
Martha's Vineyard Ballroom is joining forces with the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard and PathwaysArts on a new opportunity to enjoy music and dancing in the off-season.
Edgartown Residents Arrested for Drugs and Firearm Possession
January 16, 2024
Island police arrested two Edgartown residents last week for allegedly having illegal drugs and a handgun.
Seabreezes Magazine Achieves Distinction
January 16, 2024
Seabreezes, the magazine published by students at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English as a magazine of distinction.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts Gratitude Party
January 11, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands will celebrate National Mentoring Month with a party at the Barn Bowl and Bistro on Saturday, Jan. 20 from noon to 2 p.m.
Oak Bluffs Sets Date for Annual Town Meeting
January 11, 2024
The Oak Bluffs select board announced Tuesday that this year’s annual town meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Performing Arts Center. A time has not been set.