News Briefs
Chilmark Library Trustees Discuss Dershowitz Request
August 17, 2022
The Chilmark library trustees opened the door to hosting lawyer and seasonal resident Alan Dershowitz as part of its author series next summer.
Up-Island Power Outage Caused by Accident with No Injuries
August 16, 2022
A South Road auto accident that knocked out power for more than 2,000 up-Island customers resulted in no injuries.
West Tisbury Select Board Opts Out of Noise Bylaw
August 15, 2022
Marc Rosenbaum's appeal for a Sunday and holiday ban on industrial construction and landscaping noise met with empathy, but no action from the town select board last Wednesday.
Steamship Changes Service for Fireworks, Road Race
August 13, 2022
Friday's Oak Bluffs fireworks and Sunday's Falmouth Road Race are affecting the Steamship Authority schedule.
Tisbury Issues Swimming Advisory for Owen Little Beach
August 11, 2022
The town board of health advised Thursday that people wait 24 hours after heavy rain to swim at Owen Little Beach, due to bacterial increases.
Steamship Authority Nets $3.5 M in FHA Funding
August 11, 2022
Last Friday, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) announced $4.6 million in ferry service improvement funding for the state of Massachusetts.
Edgartown Select Board Approves Derby Dates, New Police Officer
August 9, 2022
Alex Guest moves from traffic officer to full-time police officer and the derby kicks off just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 11 and runs through Oct. 15.
No Injuries in Fishing Boat Collision Off Aquinnah
August 8, 2022
The collision caused significant damage to the starboard bow of both vessels.
Tisbury Invites Public to Join Master Plan Process
August 8, 2022
The Tisbury master plan steering committee and consultant team are holding open meetings Wednesday, with seasonal residents in mind.
Black Women in Film Discussion
August 4, 2022
Actress Yara Shahidi will moderate a discussion free for young people on Black women in film at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday, August 7.
Community Foundation Director to Retire
August 4, 2022
Emily Bramhall, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation, will step down at the end of the year.
Sharks Arrive Early on South Beach
August 3, 2022
A trio of shark sightings near South Beach has pulled swimmers out of the water over the last few days.