News Briefs
PFAS Class Action Suit
February 20, 2023
West Tisbury may receive a legal lifeline in their effort to respond to a contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the town water supply.
Record of Cases Heard in District Court
February 15, 2023
The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.
Edgartown School Lockdown Lifted
February 14, 2023
The Edgartown School went into lockdown Tuesday morning after receiving an anonymous threat. Police later determined it was a hoax but will continue to monitor the situation.
Martha Goes to Beacon Hill
February 14, 2023
On March 23, advocates for the MV Housing Bank Act will travel to the Massachusetts State House in Boston to encourage legislators to vote for the MV Housing Bank Act and local option transfer fee legislation.
Donaroma's to Stay at Airport Business Park Location
February 13, 2023
Donaroma’s Nursery will be allowed to keep their lot at the airport business park, reversing an airport commission decision last month to evict the company after a history of noncompliance with their lease.
Linda Jean’s Is on the Menu Again
February 11, 2023
Linda Jean's restaurant on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs reopens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8 a.m.
Trace Amounts of PFAS Found in Field Samples
updated February 9, 2023
Soil from sports fields at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and the Oak Bluffs School were found to have traces of PFAS chemicals, but below state threshold levels.
Red Hot Exhibit
February 9, 2023
Louisa Gould is hosting a winter art show called Red Hot, which includes over 50 works of art, all with a bit of bright red.
Turn Every Page
February 9, 2023
Turn Every Page begins its screening run on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center in Vineyard Haven and continues through the week.
Pending Deadlines for Town Nomination Papers
updated February 9, 2023
Nomination papers to run for elected office in several Island towns are available at their respective town halls, with the first submission deadlines coming up later this month.
Big Night Out Benefits Montessori School
February 7, 2023
Vineyard Montessori School's Big Night Out fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown.
Hebrew Center Discusses Food Equity
February 7, 2023
On Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center will present an online program about food equity.