News Briefs
Spirit of the Vineyard Award Announced
June 18, 2024
West Tisbury resident Michael Colaneri will receive this year’s Spirit of the Vineyard Award for his many years of service to the Island community.
Seasoned Skipper Steps Up After SSA Port Captain Retirement
June 18, 2024
After 48 years with the Steamship Authority, port captain Charles Monteiro has retired. Assistant port captain Paul Hennessey took over the role this week.
Aquinnah Eyes Summer Special Town Meeting
June 12, 2024
The Aquinnah select board announced plans Tuesday to host a special town meeting in the third week of August to address issues not covered at annual town meeting in May.
Chilmark Considers Zoning Change for More Housing
June 11, 2024
On June 4, the select board debated potential amendments to town regulations that currently only allow for one rental of affordable housing on every 1.5 acres of land – limiting the number of units town housing projects can have.
West Tisbury Finalizes Short-Term Rental Committee
June 9, 2024
The seven member committee consists of Bea Phear, John Rau, Karen Overtoom, Sheila Morris, Doug Ruskin, Cass Lukin and Andy Kaye.
Creative Arts Contest
June 6, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a creative arts contest for Vineyard students in grades K-12
Vineyard Sees First Cyanobacteria Blooms of the Year
June 5, 2024
A bloom near the bottom of middle Chilmark Pond was found on Tuesday, prompting the Chilmark board of health to issue a warning for people and pets to stay out of the water there.
Select Board Denies Pawnee's Outdoor Dining Proposal
May 31, 2024
The Oak Bluffs select board rejected the Healey Square restaurant’s plans to expand its outdoor seating this week, capping debate that has been going on since April.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 24
May 30, 2024
Nicholas Paul purchased 81 Oyster Pond Road in Edgartown from William Newman Trust and Jane Newman Nominee Trust for $5,228,210 on May 23.
Rise Showcases Edge of Seventeen Recital
May 30, 2024
RISE Vineyard Performing Arts presents their 17th annual recital on Sunday, June 2.
Vineyard Poet Laureate Selected
May 28, 2024
Claudia Taylor has been chosen as the new poet laureate of Martha’s Vineyard for the 2024-2026 term.
Man Arrested After Stabbing in West Tisbury
May 25, 2024
Police arrested a man Saturday after he allegedly stabbed another man in the face and led police on an hour-long search through the woods along the Tisbury-West Tisbury town line.