News Briefs
Island Water Systems Win State Award
May 12, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Airport and the Edgartown water systems were honored by the state Department of Environmental Protection this week.
Aquinnah Passes Up-Island School Money
May 12, 2023
Aquinnah voters approved a $110,000 debt exclusion question to fund their share of the Up-Island Regional School District budget at the annual town election Thursday.
Tisbury Bans Houseboats
May 11, 2023
Tisbury’s select board voted this week to permanently ban houseboats from all town waterways, with the exception of two existing vessels.
Please Adopt Us
May 10, 2023
There are no adoptions to report this week, but our featured pets this week are Peter and Teddy, six month-old, black, male rabbits.
Edgartown Excavation Work Approved as Moratorium Nears
May 9, 2023
Edgartown officials are working together to complete an unexpected excavation for a sewer tie-in on North Water street ahead of the May 15 excavation moratorium.
Conference Provides Tick-Borne Disease Update
May 5, 2023
A conference about tick-borne diseases on the Island will take place on June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven.
Danielle Charbonneau Honored at White House
May 5, 2023
Danielle Charbonneau, a teacher at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and the 2023 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, joined other state teachers of the year from across the country who participated in the National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week.
West Tisbury Schedules June Special Town Meeting
May 5, 2023
The West Tisbury select board this week scheduled a June 13 special town meeting to reconsider the regional high school operating budget.
Richard Leonard Receives Spirit of the Vineyard Award
May 4, 2023
Richard Leonard will be this year’s recipient of the Spirit of the Vineyard Award.
Please Adopt Us
May 3, 2023
We are delighted to report that Alice has found her forever home where she will be showered with love.
Island Community Chorus Seeks New Members
May 3, 2023
Island Community Chorus welcomes new members to join the chorus.
Community Services Wins Grant to Shore Up Workforce
May 2, 2023
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services was awarded $685,000 from the state to fund a two-year effort to bolster its workforce for community-based behavioral health and other social services.