News Briefs
Islanders Hear Legislative Update
May 16, 2022
Issues from abortion protections to the Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank were top of mind for Islanders at a town hall forum hosted by state Rep. Dylan Fernandes at the Oak Bluffs Library last week.
Oak Bluffs Adopts Flag Policy
May 16, 2022
The progress pride flag will fly from the Oak Bluffs town hall as planned next month, but a new policy will set strict rules for the future about non-governmental flags being flown from town properties.
Tisbury Officers Earn Promotions
May 12, 2022
The Tisbury select board voted Wednesday to promote two town police officers, Andrew Silvia and Edward St. Pierre, to sergeant.
Uncertainty Continues Over Food Trucks in West Tisbury
May 12, 2022
The future of food trucks remains up for debate, with a joint meeting of the select board and planning board scheduled to discuss the matter May 18.
Covid Risk Level Rises from Low to Medium on Island
May 10, 2022
The Covid-19 risk level was elevated from low to medium on Martha’s Vineyard this week amid a steady rise in cases.
Lagoon Pond Association Holds Events Celebrating Environmental Health
May 10, 2022
Lagoon Pond Association invites community members to celebrate the lagoon on Saturday, May 21.
Museum Offers Scholarship to Entrepreneurial Students
May 10, 2022
Martha's Vineyard Museum announces that applications for the 2022 Whale of an Idea Scholarship are now available.
Anchor Ban Will Continue in Cape Pogue Pond
May 10, 2022
A moratorium on anchoring in Cape Pogue Pond will continue this summer after a vote by the Edgartown select board Monday.
Retiring Oak Bluffs Police Chief Makes Primary Bid to Run for Sheriff
May 9, 2022
Erik Blake will challenge sheriff Robert Ogden for the Democratic nomination in the state primary in September.
Catch and Release Tournament
May 4, 2022
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club hosts its 30th annual Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release tournament on Saturday, May 21.
Night Out for Nonprofits Returns
May 4, 2022
The second annual MVYRadio Night Out For Nonprofits takes place this Saturday, May 7.
Loren Ghiglione Earns Hall of Fame Status
May 4, 2022
Loren Ghiglione of Chilmark was recently inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame.