News Briefs
New Sidewalks for Edgartown
February 28, 2017
Edgartown selectmen this week accepted a $492,332 bid from White Brothers-Lynch Corp. to replace brick sidewalks and curbs in the downtown business district.
Climate Change Discussion
February 28, 2017
A conversation about climate change takes place Monday at the Hebrew Center.
Newes Pub Reopens
February 28, 2017
The Newes from America Pub has reopened for business after a kitchen fire shuttered the downtown Edgartown restaurant.
Standing for Women
February 28, 2017
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women Stand Together will gather on March 8 at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Hunter Safety Course
February 28, 2017
A free hunter safety course will be offered in April at the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club in Edgartown.
Client's Choice
February 28, 2017
Real estate sales agent Phil Cordella last week handed a check for $3,000 to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
Selectmen Decide Against Housing Referendum
February 23, 2017
Edgartown selectmen declined to add a non-binding referendum to the ballot asking voters if they wanted Community Preservation Act funds to be earmarked for housing.
Mardi Gras Potluck and Ash Wednesday Service
February 23, 2017
The Federated Church in Edgartown is hosting a Mardi Gras potluck party on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Rep. Dylan Fernandes to Speak at Howes House
February 23, 2017
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes will give a legislative update on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Howes House in West Tisbury.
Mr. Fernandes will be on hand for an hour-long information conversation about what is happening at the State House and how it affects the Vineyard.
The Howes House is located 1042 State Road, next to the West Tisbury library.
IGI Chooses Four New Board of Directors
February 23, 2017
Island Grown Initiative (IGI) announces the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
Mini Grant Awards
February 22, 2017
Several Vineyard teachers have received mini-grants for educational initiatives through The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank’s Charitable Foundation Trust.
Gold Key Winner
February 22, 2017
Regional high school sophomore Ben McMahon is one of 17 students nation-wide to earn a Gold Key in the video game category in the annual Scholastic Art Awards.
Seven other Island students won Gold Key awards in other categories, including photography and writing. The other awards were announced in late January. National medalists will be announced March 14.