News Briefs
County Considers Petitioning State on Finance Change
July 3, 2023
The Dukes County government is looking into the potential of changing a state finance law so it could have a more stable rainy day fund.
Please Adopt Us
June 28, 2023
There are no adoptions to report this week, but the pets of the week are two brothers.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Holds Safe Boating Class
June 27, 2023
The Coast Guard Auxiliary on Martha's Vineyard's Safe Boating class is now filled.
Circuit Arts Begins Summer Programming
June 27, 2023
Circuit Arts, the new parent organization of the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, has announced its summer programming schedule.
New Vineyard Haven Net Courts Available
June 23, 2023
The Tisbury open space and recreation committee, in conjunction with the West Chop Club's director of tennis, David McNamara, will be hosting numerous free tennis clinics this summer at two locations.
Aquinnah Hires New Building Inspector
June 22, 2023
The Aquinnah select board voted Wednesday to appoint Adam Petkus as the town’s building inspector.
Moped Crash Results in Broken Bones
June 22, 2023
A woman suffered several broken bones over the weekend after she crashed her rental moped in Oak Bluffs.
Edgartown Considers Purchase of Land Bank Building
June 21, 2023
This week, the Edgartown select board voted to extend an informal offer on the Land Bank property headquarters at 167 Main street.
Tisbury Tests Dog-Friendly Outdoor Dining Program
June 21, 2023
In order to welcome customers with dogs, restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor seating must apply for the town’s new “Dog Friendly Spaces” variance and follow guidelines the board of health approved last week.
Seaman Sues SSA After Injury
June 20, 2023
Keith Maxwell filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Steamship Authority on June 9, saying he fractured his right fibula due to the unseaworthiness of the M/V Nantucket.
Creative Living Award Nominations Open
June 20, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Creative Living Award.