News Briefs
Oak Bluffs Man Indicted For Child Rape
December 30, 2024
Luciano Deoliveira, 28, was indicted on Dec. 19 on two counts of aggravated rape of a child and several other charges.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Dec. 20
December 24, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $720,531.62 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Tisbury Demolition Heads to MV Commission
December 23, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted 10-4 Dec. 12 to publicly review the proposed demolition of a secluded house in West Chop that is believed to be older than stated in Tisbury town records.
Island Gymnastics Team Soars at Off-Island Meet
December 20, 2024
Six gymnasts at Island Gymnastics recently traveled to Pocasset for the team’s first off-Island meet in five years.
Islanders Appointed to Seasonal Housing Council
December 17, 2024
Laura Silber, the housing planner at the Martha’s VIneyard Commission, and James Anthony, the president and CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Bank, were appointed by the state housing secretary to the seasonal communities advisory council.
Mill Pond Art Show
December 17, 2024
The Friends of Mill Pond announce an art exhibit entitled Celebrating the Mill Pond: Sustaining Serenity Together.
Family Chorus Concert
December 17, 2024
The 23rd annual winter and community concert with the Martha’s Vineyard Family Chorus will take place at the Hebrew Center on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Hospital Begins Outpatient Lab Construction
December 13, 2024
Construction at the lab will start on Monday, Dec. 16.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 8
December 13, 2024
South House LLC. purchased 82 South Road in Chilmark from Edward Painter for $1,830,000 on Dec. 5.
Pink Paintings Exhibit
December 12, 2024
Harriet Bernstein’s exhibit The Pink Paintings is currently on display at The West Tisbury Library. There will be a reception on Friday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Island Grown Seeks New Co-Leader
December 10, 2024
Island Grown Initiative announced Friday that co-executive director Michelle Gittlen will leave the food and agriculture nonprofit in April, 2025, one year after she stepped into the shared leadership position.
MVC Approves Mixed-Income Subdivision in Edgartown
December 6, 2024
A unanimous vote by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission has cleared the way for a mixed-income subdivision in Edgartown that reserves building lots and an apartment duplex for deed-restricted purchase by year-round Islanders.