News Briefs
Perlman House Financing Secured
March 5, 2021
The Island Housing Trust and MassHousing have closed on $1.12 million in financing for the seven-unit housing development, a former bed and breakfast in Vineyard Haven.
County Makes CVEC Appointment
March 4, 2021
The Dukes County commission appointed Tain Leonard Peck as the representative to the Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative.
Aquinnah Eyes Repairs for Menemsha Embankment
March 3, 2021
The embankment on the Aquinnah side of the Menemsha channel will soon need to be repaired, town highway superintendent Jay Smalley told selectmen Tuesday.
Film Society Festivals Announced
March 3, 2021
Six film festivals are in the works for 2021, including the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival in September.
Seafood Collaborative Surpasses Funding Goal
March 3, 2021
Aiming for $500,000, the Martha's Vineyard Sustainable Seafood Collaborative raised $515,000 to bring fish wholesaling back to Menemsha.
Grant Boosts Island Child Care Options
March 2, 2021
A Vineyard Vision fellowship has enabled Martha's Vineyard Community Services to hire a family child care network coordinator.
Winter Sports Teams Finish Season
March 1, 2021
Girls basketball and hockey wrapped up their seasons last week after facing Sandwich and Barnstable in the Cape and Islands League tournament.
Elizabeth Whelan Drawing Classes Announced
March 1, 2021
Sign-ups are underway for the Chappy-based artist's weekly art classes, taking place on Zoom from April through August.
Youth Dental Clinic Planned
March 1, 2021
Island youth up to age 18 can schedule appointments now for the clinic to be held March 6.
Sail MV Hosts Weather Lecture
March 1, 2021
Weather Basics is the topic of Sail MV's next Zoom talk, March 10, with Brian Whitely of Weather Routing Inc.
Ferry Island Home Taken Out of Service
February 26, 2021
The Island Home was taken out of service late Thursday after vibration was observed on a propeller shaft.
Seed Swap Postponed
February 25, 2021
The MV Community Seed Library Group has postponed its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway to March 6.