News Briefs
International Film Festival Continues This Weekend
September 10, 2015
The movies and parties for the MV International Film Festival continue all weekend long, with a closing night party on Sunday.
Film Fundraiser for Noepe
September 10, 2015
The Noepe Center for Literary Arts in Edgartown is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 19 with a showing of The End of the Tour at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center.
Edgartown Selectmen Approve Brief Closure of Roberts Way
September 8, 2015
Roberts Way in Edgartown will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15, to accommodate construction crews working on the new library.
The closure will allow work crews to replace some concrete on the site. The sidewalk along Roberts Way will be closed around the clock from Monday, Sept. 14 to Friday, Sept. 18. Selectmen approved the temporary changes at their meeting Tuesday.
Permanent Endowment Restructures Grant Program
September 3, 2015
The Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha’s Vineyard has restructured its grants program. Instead of offering biannual grant cycles, it has shifted to one annual grant in the fall of each year.
Please Adopt Us
September 3, 2015
Vacationers on Chappaquiddick found a stray cat on the porch and brought it in to the shelter.
WMVY Upgrade
September 3, 2015
Thanks to a newly-upgraded FM signal, mvyradio is now broadcasting to all corners of the Island and other parts of southeastern Massachusetts.
Art Reception for Dan VanLandingham
September 3, 2015
On Friday night there will be a reception for young Vineyard artist Dan VanLandingham at Mikel Hunter’s fashion store, art gallery, cool place to hang out — it is all of the above.
Free Guitar Lessons
September 3, 2015
Free guitar lessons are headed your way care of Steve Maxner. The 20-week course begins on Sept. 22 and runs until April 16 at the West Tisbury Library.
Police Investigating Theft of $50,000 Worth of Jewelry in Edgartown
August 31, 2015
Edgartown police are investigating the reported theft last week of $50,000 worth of jewelry belonging to reality TV star Kelly Killoren Bensimon.
Edgartown Awarded Funding for Fuller Street Beach Restoration
August 27, 2015
The town of Edgartown will receive $62,250 towards beach nourishment and dune restoration at Fuller Street Beach as part of a state grant program to address the effects of climate change and coastal storms.
Registration Open for Gay Head 10K
August 27, 2015
Registration is now open for Run for the Light, the third annual 10K road race to benefit the Gay Head Light.
Cultural Council Grant Writing Workshop
August 27, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council, which gives financial support to a variety of arts, science, and humanities projects, is calling for applicants for the 2016 grant cycle.