News Briefs
Polly Hill Plant Sale
May 26, 2022
The Polly Hill Arboretum plant sale begins May 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Edgartown Set to Open Commercial Softshell Clam Season
May 24, 2022
The commercial softshell clam season will open in Edgartown Great Pond in early June, following a vote by the select board Monday.
SSA Closes Oak Bluffs Terminal Tuesday Due to Covid; Ferries Diverted to Vineyard Haven
May 24, 2022
The Steamship Authority’s Oak Bluffs ticket office has been closed to the public due to staffing issues related to Covid, the boat line announced Tuesday.
Felix Neck Announces Youth Climate Action Summit
May 19, 2022
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary has announced that Island students in grades five through twelve will host the fourth annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Friday, May 27.
State Tourism Grants Awarded to Local Organizations
May 18, 2022
The Edgartown Board of Trade and Martha's Vineyard Film Society have been awarded grants from the state's Travel and Tourism Recovery (TTR) Grant Program.
Chatinover Recognized With Swim Coach Award
May 17, 2022
Jonathan Chatinover has been awarded the Winter Boys south assistant coach of the year.
Island Classified as High Risk for Covid
May 16, 2022
Martha’s Vineyard is currently classified as high risk for Covid-19, with case counts on the rise and one person hospitalized with the virus as of Monday, the Island boards of health reported.
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.