News Briefs
Red Stocking Fund Applications Are Available
October 17, 2022
Applications to the Red Stocking Fund are available online now through Nov. 11.
Airport Moves Forward with PFAS Mitigation
October 14, 2022
Airport commissioners approved an approximately $272,500 project to mitigate PFAS contamination at the site.
Lambert's Cove Inn Withdraws Outdoor Dining Application
October 14, 2022
The owner of Lambert’s Cove Inn withrew a special permit application for outdoor dining after neighbors continued to push back against the proposal.
Suit Filed Against Denial of Copeland District Teardown
October 13, 2022
The owners of a house in the historic Copeland district of Oak Bluffs filed suit this week in Massachusetts Land Court asking the court to allow it to be torn down.
High School Looks to Add Town Representation to Building Committee
October 12, 2022
The Edgartown select board welcomed Sam Hart to its meeting Tuesday to talk about adding town representation to the regional high school building committee.
Oak Bluffs Man Charged With Gun Possession
October 11, 2022
An Oak Bluffs man is facing gun possession charges after he was found with a revolver in the parking lot of a funeral home Saturday.
Monkeypox Vacccine Available on Monday, Oct. 17
October 7, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will make monkeybox vaccines available to community members on Monday, Oct. 17.
Gazette Media Group Announces New Hires
October 6, 2022
The Vineyard Gazette Media Group this week announced an expansion of its sales and marketing team and promoted longtime business manager Sarah Gifford to general manager.
Chilmark Appoints New Health Inspector
October 6, 2022
The Chilmark select board made a number of appointments at its meeting this week, including a new board of health inspector and select board chair.
Crop Walk Returns
October 6, 2022
The 32nd annual CROP Hunger Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 16. A quarter of all funds raised on the Vineyard will benefit Island Food Pantry and the Vineyard Committee on Hunger.
Navigator Homes Receives Loan Approval
October 4, 2022
Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard announced Tuesday it has been approved for $44.5 million in loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop its proposed skilled nursing home in Edgartown.
Larry Gomez Resigns Tisbury Select Board Seat
October 1, 2022
Tisbury select board member Larry Gomez has stepped down from his seat effective Oct. 1 citing health reasons.