News Briefs
Aquinnah Sets Tax Rate
December 14, 2022
The Aquinnah select board Tuesday set a new tax rate for fiscal year 2023 of $6.10 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
Massachusetts Sheriff’s Association Elects New Executive Officers
December 12, 2022
Dukes County Sheriff Robert Ogden will serve as the first associate vice president of the Massachusetts Sheriff's Association.
Architect Chosen for Howes House Renovation
December 8, 2022
The West Tisbury select board awarded a $900,000 contract to Falmouth-based Keenan + Kenny Architects.
Pathways Arts Readings
December 8, 2022
Jenny Slate and Ben Shattuck give readings on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Pathways Arts Tuesday Writing and Poetry Series.
Rise Performs Holiday Dance Show
December 8, 2022
Rise Vineyard Performing Arts presents it’s annual holiday dance show on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Awards
December 7, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital was recently awarded two 2023 Women's Choice Awards.
Island Recognized as a Dementia-Friendly Community
December 7, 2022
Martha's Vineyard will receive formal recognition as a dementia-friendly community during a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 15.
Farm Neck Foundation Gives Back
December 6, 2022
The Farm Neck Foundation has announced awards to organizations across the Island, totalling $100,175.
Financial Literacy Workshops
December 5, 2022
The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard is partnering with 5D Ventures, a Black financial coaching business, to offer financial literacy workshops on the Island.
Board Pushes Back on VTA's New Location Plan for Wireless Chargers
December 5, 2022
Plans to install two inductive electric bus chargers on Music street in West Tisbury hit a snag last week, after the town select board pushed back on a proposed location change.
Covid Vaccination Clinic Returns
November 28, 2022
Covid vaccines will be available at an on-Island clinic on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Laurel Redington Wins Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award
November 22, 2022
Laurel Redington of MVYRADIO has won first place in the category of feature news story from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.