News Briefs
Men's Anti-Violence Event Returns to Seawall
July 7, 2020
Opposing all violence on Martha's Vineyard, the annual men's demonstration at the Vineyard Haven seawall takes place Sunday.
MV Mediation Waives Fees
July 6, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Mediation Program will operate fee-free for the rest of 2020, according to an announcement.
Film Center Reopens Wednesday
July 3, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center reopens July 8 and a free outdoor movie series at Featherstone Center for the Arts begins July 14. Advance tickets are required.
WWII Vets to Roll July 4 in Edgartown
July 2, 2020
Escorted by police, World War II veterans Bob Falkenberg and Herb Foster will ride in a Jeep down Main Street and back to the Edgartown School.
Environmental Police Investigate Lobster Deaths
July 1, 2020
Massachusetts environmental police are investigating an incident in Menemsha involving the death of a commercial fishermen’s lobster catch.
Chilmark Flea Postponed Indefinitely
July 1, 2020
The Chilmark Flea Market is on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organizers announced.
Sail MV Auction Opens
June 29, 2020
Sailing trips, boats, watches, custom works by skilled craftsmen and a seafood buffet for six—delivered—are among the lots available for bidding in the Sail MV online auction.
Islander from Chappy Named Fulbright Student
June 29, 2020
Jade Livingston, a Martha's Vineyard Regional High School graduate from Chappaquiddick, will study coral reefs in Australia.
Chilmark Garage Fire Is Put Out Quickly
June 27, 2020
Firefighters from Chilmark and West Tisbury quickly quelled a garage fire off South Road Thursday evening.
Shift Worker Slightly Injured in Edgartown Rollover
June 27, 2020
Edgartown police were called to a single-car accident on the West Tisbury Road at around 7 a.m. Saturday.
Aquinnah Selectmen Waive the Rent on Shops at Cliffs
June 27, 2020
Leaseholders at the cliffs shops in Aquinnah will pay no rent this summer, the town selectmen decided this week.
Museum Campus Opening Announced
June 25, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Museum reopens its campus to the public July 3, with free admission five days a week.