News Briefs
Chapter 40B Presentation
January 18, 2025
The Tisbury zoning board of appeals will host a Chapter 40B presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m.
West Tisbury Considers New Mill Pond Committee
January 17, 2025
The West Tisbury historic district commission asked the select board to consider putting an article on the upcoming annual town meeting warrant that would create a new Mill Pond committee.
Chilmark Schools Consider Schedule Shuffle Due to Preschool Delay
January 17, 2025
The new Chilmark preschool will not be ready for the start of the 2025-2026 school year as previously planned, potentially forcing changes at the Chilmark elementary school.
After Coyote Bite, Edgartown Dog Treated for Rabies
January 16, 2025
The Edgartown Police Department is encouraging pet owners to keep a watchful eye after a dog was bitten by a coyote last week.
Foundation Scholarship Portal Opens
January 16, 2025
Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation announces the opening of its 2025 scholarship season, which begins Jan. 17.
Lip Sync Contest Returns
January 15, 2025
Friends of Family Planning is bringing back its Lip Sync Contest. The event takes place Friday, Feb. 7 at The Loft in Oak Bluffs.
Steamship Sets Reservation Dates
January 9, 2025
Starting Jan. 14, excursion and preferred customers will be able to make up to 10 summer vehicle reservations through the Head Start program.
Night Out for Nonprofits
January 9, 2025
MVYRadio will host its next Night Out for Nonprofits on Saturday, March 22 at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs.
Charter School Open House
January 8, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School will host an open house and student showcase on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Hospital Executives Receive Outreach Award
January 8, 2025
Denise Schepici, president of Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and Claire Seguin, chief nurse and vice president of operations, received the Healthcare Community Outreach Partner Award.
West Tisbury Ponders Limits on Events
January 3, 2025
Select board members at their meeting Thursday talked about creating rules about event capacity, frequency of events and the potential need for some events to have special permits.
Edgartown's Longtime Harbor Master to Retire
December 31, 2024
Harbor master Charlie Blair announced his retirement through a letter read aloud at the Edgartown select board meeting Monday. He will step away after 30 years with the town.