News Briefs
Free Summer Lunch Program Returns
June 22, 2022
Free lunches will be provided to Island families for the sixth year in a row this season as the Island Grown Initiative summer lunch program returns from July 11 to August 19.
Edgartown Hears Update on Meshacket Housing Project
June 16, 2022
Energy-efficient designs that fit the Island’s architectural character are the focal point of the plan for the Meshacket Road affordable housing development, the Edgartown select board heard in an update Monday.
African American Heritage Trail Will Celebrate Juneteenth
June 14, 2022
The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard has announced a weekend of events to celebrate Juneteenth.
MVY Open House
June 9, 2022
On June 24, MVYRadio will hold a ribbon cutting at its new location in West Tisbury. The next day, on June 25, the radio station will host its first open house from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wish You Were Here
June 8, 2022
Frequent collaborators Abby Bender and Jesse Jason have created a new live performance at the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven.
Charlotte Inn Earns Four Stars in Forbes Travel Guide
June 7, 2022
The internationally acclaimed Relais & Chateaux hotel was recently named a four-star hotel In Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022 Star Awards.
County Recognizes Pride Month
June 3, 2022
The Dukes County commission voted to raise the pride flag for the month of June at a meeting Wednesday evening.
Ukrainian Relief
June 2, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse begins a benefit art exhibit this weekend for the Ukrainian relief efforts.
Oak Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case
June 2, 2022
Stephen Jenkinson was sentenced to up to four years in state prison last Friday for possession of child pornography in a case that dates to 2020.
Oak Bluffs Names Principal Assessor, Local Inspector
June 2, 2022
The Oak Bluffs select board voted Tuesday to appoint Kristina West as principal assessor, and Adam Petkus as local inspector.
First Fridays Returns to Vineyard Haven on June 3
May 31, 2022
All ages are welcome to enjoy live music, local artists and delicious food from local vendors at First Friday.
Food Trucks Granted Special Permits in West Tisbury
May 28, 2022
Two Island food truck operations were granted permission by the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals Thursday to operate at fixed locations for the rest of the year.