News Briefs
West Tisbury Health Agent Steps Down
January 13, 2023
Omar Johnson has resigned from his position as West Tisbury health agent, the select board announced at the Jan. 11 meeting.
MLK Day Presentation
January 12, 2023
The NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard will host a virtual Martin Luther King Jr. event on Monday, Jan 16.
Vineyard Open House Real Estate Adds Team Member
January 12, 2023
Kim Crocker of Vineyard Haven has joined Vineyard Open House Real Estate as a sales associate.
Chilmark Chooses Firm for Menemsha Dock Project
January 11, 2023
The Chilmark select board voted to award a contract to Childs Engineering for phase two of the Menemsha commercial dock climate resiliency project, pending a review by town counsel.
Coast Guard Auxiliary to Hold Safe Boating Class
January 9, 2023
The Martha’s Vineyard Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a Safe Boating Class in Jan. 28 at the West Tisbury fire station.
Volunteers Needed for Airport Noise Committee
January 9, 2023
The town of West Tisbury is seeking a volunteer to serve on a committee studying noise from the Martha’s Vineyard Airport.
SSA to Begin Headstart Booking
January 7, 2023
The Steamship Authority begins its Headstart booking program for preferred and excursion customers on Jan. 10 at 7:30 a.m.
Featherstone Seeks Submissions for New Exhibit
January 6, 2023
Featherstone Center for the Arts is accepting submissions for an upcoming exhibit exploring the theme Love Lives Here.
Laura Silber Shifts to MVC as Island Housing Planner
January 3, 2023
Laura Silber is stepping down from the Coalition to Create the MV Housing Bank to work for the MVC.
Candidate Forum Set for Tisbury Select Board Seat
January 3, 2023
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard s sponsoring a candidate forum prior to the Tisbury special election on Jan. 9.
Airport Wastewater Project Receives Loan Forgiveness Grant
December 23, 2022
A plan to upgrade the Martha’s Vineyard Airport’s wastewater facility got a financial boost this week, after the state treasurer’s office announced $822,867 in loan forgiveness for the project.
No Camping at Former Webb's Campground
December 23, 2022
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commissioners decided not to allow camping its conservation land at a meeting this week, determining the risks of allowing such activity outweighed potential benefits.