News Briefs
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 18
November 22, 2022
Chinese-Serbian LLC purchased 6 Farm Path in Oak Bluffs from Laurence E. Toler and Jeanne E. Toler for $1,295,000 on Nov. 16.
Oak Bluffs Kicks Off Holiday Season This Weekend
updated November 22, 2022
The tree in Healey Square will be lit at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26 with the holiday lights going on in Ocean Park simultaneously. Santa will make an appearance at the tree lighting, arriving by fire truck.
High School Committee Shifts Shelter Discussion Date
November 21, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School committee will discuss the winter shelter request on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.
Chilmark Ponders Beach Replenishment Offer
November 19, 2022
A Chilmark policy of allowing natural erosion to take its course at Squibnocket beach was reconsidered by the select board on Nov 16.
West Tisbury to Bring Back Town Holiday Party
November 18, 2022
West Tisbury town holiday party will take place Dec. 8 at the Agricultural Hall from 5 to 7 p.m.
Flu Shots Available Through Local Clinics
November 18, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Island Health Care and Martha's Vineyard boards of health have announced three flu vaccination clinics taking place on-Island Nov. 28-30.
Land Bank Revenues
November 16, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $347,780 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
Canned Water Replacing Bottles at Boat Line Snack Bars
November 15, 2022
The Steamship Authority's concessionnaire is switching away from water in plastic bottles, according to an announcement.
Martha's Vineyard Bank Awards $600,000 in Local Grants
November 15, 2022
Workforce housing, an all-ages dental center and a sea-based education program are all receiving six-digit grants from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation.
SSA Cancels Board of Governors Meeting
November 15, 2022
The Steamship Authority board of governors, which normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month, has cancelled its Nov. 15 meeting with a tentative rescheduled date of Nov. 28.
VTA Rolls Out Fare-Free Season
November 14, 2022
Riding the bus on Martha’s Vineyard will be free of charge from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, according to an announcement Friday from the Vineyard Transportation Authority.
County Seeks to Change Residency Requirement for Treasurer
November 11, 2022
The Dukes County Commission Wednesday voted to forward a proposed legislative change to the statehouse that would allow the commission to appoint a treasurer who does not reside in the county.