News Briefs
SailMV Cancels Regatta, Sailing, Rowing
April 24, 2020
The 2020 Vineyard Cup regatta has been canceled, along with other SailMV summer programs.
MS Ride Moves Online
April 23, 2020
The annual Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard is taking place virtually May 2 to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research.
Morning Glory Opening Postponed
April 23, 2020
Morning Glory Farm is moving its farmstand opening date to May 5 at the request of the Edgartown board of health.
Vine Spring Issue Published
April 23, 2020
Container Gardening is the cover story for the spring home and garden issue of the Vine, available free.
Pink & Green Goes Virtual
April 23, 2020
The annual Edgartown celebration of spring and Mother’s Day is moving online this year.
MV Marathon Postponed
April 22, 2020
The annual Martha’s Vineyard Marathon has been postponed to Sept. 26 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer CSA Announced
April 22, 2020
Island Grown Initiative has announced a summer CSA (community-supported agriculture) program.
Contractor Guidelines Posted
April 21, 2020
The guidelines under which construction and landscape workers may return to work April 27 have been posted online.
Free Meals for Hospital Heroes
April 21, 2020
The Barn in Oak Bluffs is offering free fried chicken dinners to go for front-line Martha’s Vineyard Hospital workers Friday.
Chappy Ferry Ramp Work Planned
April 21, 2020
The Chappy Ferry will carry passengers, but no motor vehicles on May 2 while ramp work is performed.
Unemployment Eligibility Widened
April 21, 2020
Gig workers, contractors and people with limited work histories can now apply for federal unemployment.
Donors Buoy Bookstore
updated April 21, 2020
An online fund drive for the Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven has raised more than $54,000 in two days.