News Briefs
Edgartown Cuts the Speed Limit on Meetinghouse Way
April 26, 2023
Citing resident complaints and safety concerns, Edgartown select board members voted this week to lower the speed limit on Meetinghouse Way to 25 mph.
Community Climate Conversations
April 26, 2023
On Monday evenings through May 22, MVY Radio is presenting a discussion series to further explore the Island's Climate Action Plan.
Edgartown Receives State Dredging Funds
April 24, 2023
Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the town of Edgartown along with Barnstable County will receive a combined $1 million in grants to support coastal dredging efforts.
Outdoor Dining Allowed at Lambert's Cove Inn this Summer
April 21, 2023
The West Tisbury select board voted to allow the inn to seat up to 30 outdoor diners at a time until Oct. 15.
Ordnance Detonated at South Beach
April 20, 2023
A bomb squad from the Massachusetts State Police was called in to handle an undetonated ordnance that had washed up on South Beach Thursday afternoon.
Locals Puts Island Arts Center Stage
April 20, 2023
A wide variety of Island talent will be on display next week at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.
Meghan Sonia Chosen as College Class Speaker
April 20, 2023
Anna Maria College has announced that Meghan J. Sonia of West Tisbury will represent the class of 2023 as the student speaker at its commencement.
Vineyarder to Receive Champion of Choice Award
April 19, 2023
Elizabeth Barnes, a Vineyard resident and president of The Women’s Centers, will be recognized as a Champion of Choice by the National Institute of Reproductive Health on April 26.
Navigator Homes Gets State Approval
April 19, 2023
Construction on an Edgartown skilled nursing complex with workforce housing could start later this year after it received its final state approval this week.
Last Chance for PathwaysArts Tavern Season
April 18, 2023
The two remaining weekends of PathwaysArts' Chilmark Tavern residency have a full line-up of events featuring music, dance, visual art, ocean films, fiction and poetry.
Up-Island Schools Revise School Choice Policy
April 18, 2023
The up-Island school committee last week agreed to rescind a previous vote placing a hold on enrollments from outside of the district.
Man Injured in Edgartown House Fire
April 14, 2023
Firefighters from across the Island responded to a fire that broke out at a home on Pennywise Path shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday.