News Briefs
Youth Open Mic Goes Online
February 23, 2021
Young performers up to age 18 are invited to take part in Friday's online open mic, receive a gift certificate and maybe win free pizza.
Bank Celebrates Community with Prizes
February 23, 2021
Martha's Vineyard Bank's Community Appreciation Week runs through Saturday, with daily chances to win prizes in person or online.
Donations Sought for Chilmark School Auction
February 23, 2021
The PTO is gathering sponsorships and auction items for an online fundraiser to benefit the school's outing program.
West Tisbury Surveys Residents on Emergency Prep
February 23, 2021
In pursuit of an upcoming grant opportunity, the town's climate advisory committee is seeking residents' responses to a survey.
African-American Heritage Sites Added to Island Hiking App
February 23, 2021
The TrailsMV app now includes more than a dozen sites from the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard.
Bank Seeks Grant Nominees
February 22, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation is accepting nominations for an Island nonprofit to receive a $2,500 grant.
Conservation Art Project Launched
February 22, 2021
Meadows & Fields is the theme of the Vineyard Conservation Society's latest community art project.
Annual Seed Swap Announced
updated February 26, 2021
The MV Community Seed Library Group hosts its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway on the West Tisbury Library porch.
Steamship Surveys Public for New Website
February 22, 2021
The Steamship Authority has released an online survey to gather public input as it prepares to develop a new website.
Courthouse Reopens, With Heat
February 16, 2021
The Edgartown courthouse reopened Tuesday morning after a broken boiler had forced a closure for two weeks.
Oak Bluffs Library Closes After Covid Exposure
February 11, 2021
The Oak Bluffs Public Library will be closed until at least Feb. 18 after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, the library announced.
Book Festival Goes Off-Season With Michael J. Fox
February 11, 2021
In its first winter event, the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival will present a virtual interview on Thursday, Feb. 25 featuring award-winning actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox.