News Briefs
Permanent Endowment Receives $200,000 for Covid Relief
December 1, 2020
The Permanent Endowment for Martha's Vineyard will re-grant the state funds to Island organizations providing relief and support for those suffering economically from the pandemic.
Sail MV Opens Winter Lecture Series
December 1, 2020
A deep (online) dive with the chief pilot of the Alvin submersible team at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is this season's first winter lecture, Dec. 9.
Island Kids Contribute to SSA Calendar
December 1, 2020
The Steamship Authority has announced the winners of its Sail Into Imagination children's artwork calendar contest, including nine Martha's Vineyard kids.
Grant Joiner Welcomed at MV Investment Advisors
November 30, 2020
Martha's Vineyard Investment Advisors, owned by Martha's Vineyard Bank, announced the addition of Grant Joiner as a senior financial advisor.
Edey Conservation Grants Available
November 30, 2020
The Edey Foundation announces funds available for grants to Island nonprofit conservation organizations.
VTA Launches Micro Transit
November 30, 2020
Starting Monday, the Vineyard Transit Authority is piloting a new microtransit service for up-Island passengers, available seven days a week.
WMVY's Laurel Redington Wins Broadcasting Awards
November 25, 2020
The popular Island radio host has won three Massachusetts Broadcasters Association awards for her Vineyard Current public affairs program.
Oak Bluffs Firefighter Recovers After Fall from Ladder Truck
November 23, 2020
An Oak Bluffs volunteer firefighter is in a Boston hospital recovering from serious injuries after he fell from the town ladder truck.
Grants Boost Training at ACE MV
November 23, 2020
A pair of new grants totaling more than $228,000 will support educational and job training at Adult and Continuing Education of Martha's Vineyard.
Last Chance for Low Number Island License Plates
November 23, 2020
MV Community Services is releasing the last low-number Martha's Vineyard license plates for auction, with bidding to start Dec. 9.
State's New Chief Justice Has Vineyard Ties
November 23, 2020
Kimberly Budd, the new chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, has close ties to Martha’s Vineyard.
Vineyard Haven Again Named to National Top 10 for Arts
November 19, 2020
Vineyard Haven is number six on a list of the top arts-vibrant small communities in the United States—but the honor belongs to the Island as a whole.