News Briefs
Edgartown Backs "Magic Bus" Battery Grant Plan
May 2, 2023
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission pitched the Edgartown select board Monday on an effort to use Vineyard Transit Authority electric bus batteries as a potential power source for water pumps in emergencies.
Fernandes Secures Cape and Islands Funding
May 1, 2023
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes has secured $1,165,000 for the Cape and Islands in the fiscal year 2024 Massachusetts House of Representatives budget.
Beach Road Weekend Adds New Performers to 2023 Lineup
May 1, 2023
Renowned punk rocker and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Patti Smith tops the list of new festival acts, along with a variety of indie acts.
Little League Opening Weekend Celebrations Cancelled
April 28, 2023
Officials at Martha's Vineyard Little League decided Friday to cancel the weekend's opening day celebrations due to the impending wet weather forecast.
Edgartown Man Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud
April 28, 2023
Gregory Pyden, 56, pleaded guilty Thursday to four counts of workers compensation fraud, and four counts of larceny. He was ordered to pay $37,488 restitution for his role in the scheme.
MV Concert Series Announced for Summer
April 28, 2023
This summer's Martha's Vineyard Concert Series starts on June 10 and will include a 40th anniversary celebration for MVY Radio.
Little League Celebrates Opening Day
April 27, 2023
On Saturday morning, Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs will once again host the Reds and Red Sox, the Mets and Marlins, along with the Diamondbacks and Dodgers.
Lambert's Cove Guard Rail Damaged in Crash
April 27, 2023
A metal guard rail on Lambert’s Cove Road near the West Tisbury town beach will have to be replaced.
Ann Smith Speaks at Neighborhood Convention
April 27, 2023
The May meeting of the Neighborhood Convention will take place on Tuesday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven.
Please Adopt Us
April 27, 2023
Our featured pets this week are Peter and Teddy, two six-month old, black, male rabbits.
Drill Scheduled for Hospital Wednesday Night
April 26, 2023
At about 6 p.m., passersby may see fire trucks and a ladder truck extending to the roof of the hospital.