News Briefs
Barn Raisers Ball Returns
October 28, 2022
The annual Barn Raisers Ball will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury
Early Voting Hours
October 27, 2022
Early voting is open until November 4 in all six Island towns. Listed below are the dates, times and locations where early voting is available in each town.
Superior Court Sides With VCS in Aquinnah Land Trial
October 27, 2022
A Superior Court judge ruled this week that a small parcel of land in Aquinnah is rightfully owned by Vineyard Conservation Society, not by a group of 19 descendants of its original owner.
Rural Scholars Present Homebound Services Assessment
October 26, 2022
The 2022 Rural Scholars will present findings and recommendations about services for homebound Islanders at the West Tisbury Public Library on Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.
Edgartown Receives Triple-A Bond Rating
October 25, 2022
Standard & Poor's has upgraded Edgartown's bond rating to "AAA," according to a release from town administrator James Hagerty.
Vaccination Bus Returns
updated November 4, 2022
The Covid vaccination bus returns to Martha's Vineyard on Sunday, Nov. 6. Booster shots are available for eligible individuals ages five and older.
West Tisbury Sets Shellfishing Dates
October 20, 2022
Recreational oyster season will begin on Nov. 1 with a half bushel limit, while the commercial season begins on Nov. 14 with a limit of 800 pieces (individual oysters) per day for three days a week.
Coastal Conference Tackles Range of Issues
October 19, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Coastal Conference takes place Monday, Oct. 24 at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center.
Edgartown Looks to Support Energy Savings Coalition
October 18, 2022
The Edgartown select board was briefed Monday on potential energy savings by participating in the Community First Partnership sponsored by Mass Save.
Red Stocking Fund Applications Are Available
October 17, 2022
Applications to the Red Stocking Fund are available online now through Nov. 11.
Airport Moves Forward with PFAS Mitigation
October 14, 2022
Airport commissioners approved an approximately $272,500 project to mitigate PFAS contamination at the site.
Lambert's Cove Inn Withdraws Outdoor Dining Application
October 14, 2022
The owner of Lambert’s Cove Inn withrew a special permit application for outdoor dining after neighbors continued to push back against the proposal.