News Briefs
Older Adult Transportation Summit Takes Place Sept. 20
September 8, 2022
A summit about transportation services for the Island's older adults will take place on Sept. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics Come to the Island
September 8, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital has announced that it will host on-Island clinics to administer the JYNNEOS vaccine against monkeypox.
County Commission Has Six Candidates Following Primary Write-Ins
September 8, 2022
The race for county commission is now a little less up for grabs following the Sept. 6 state primary that saw six candidates — three incumbents who were on the ballot as well as three write-ins — winning Democratic nominations to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Edgartown Select Board Approves Chappy Ferry Resilience Project Contract
September 7, 2022
The project will include raising the ferry’s ramp six inches and conducting engineering assessments of the Chappy Point parking lot, the Chappy Ferry landings and the abutting portions of Dock and Daggett streets.
Land Bank Revenues
September 7, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $271,276 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
Vineyard House Names New Executive Director
September 6, 2022
Jennifer Vogel, of Edgartown, has been appointed the new executive director of Vineyard House, the Island's sober living community, the organization announced this week.
National Fossil Day Will Be Celebrated in Oak Bluffs
September 6, 2022
Fossil Day 2022 will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs from 2 to 6 p.m.
Assistant School Superintendent Could Be Retiree
September 6, 2022
The next assistant superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard public schools could be a retired educator or other Island resident, according to the man who held the job for seven years before becoming the school system’s top administrator in July.
Aquinnah Baby Delivered Ahead of Ambulance with Dispatch Assistance
updated September 2, 2022
Aquinnah's newest resident was delivered at 11:48 p.m. on Sept. 1 as his parents Kyle Colter and Sophia Welch were on the phone with emergency dispatch.
West Tisbury Renews Focus on Howes House
September 1, 2022
The West Tisbury select board opened the floor this week to residents with varying ideas for the use of Howes House, now home to the Up-Island Council on Aging, which is slated for an $8 million renovation.
State Releases Funding for Edgartown Jail and Lockup
August 30, 2022
The funding is the first of four planned allocations totaling $6 million from the Massachusetts 5-year Capital Investment Plan for repair and replacement of the 1873 regional jail and lockup facility in Edgartown.
Veterans Administration Will Hold Town Hall
August 30, 2022
The Veterans Administration Providence Healthcare System will provide medical services and lead a town hall meeting at the American Legion Hall on Sept. 13.