News Briefs
Montessori Expansion Plan Heads to MVC
January 10, 2024
Plans for a new preschool building at the Vineyard Montessori School will come before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission early next month.
Delayed Opening for Regional High School
January 10, 2024
On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School will have a two-hour delayed opening.
Please Adopt Us
January 10, 2024
Samuel Trapps, aka Sammy, a young, orange and white male cat, has found his forever home.
Chamber Launches Student Art Competition
January 10, 2024
The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce is accepting agriculture-themed artwork as part of its annual competition to select images for the cover of the 2024 Island Book.
Pick Your Own Blueberry Farm Moves Forward
January 9, 2024
West Tisbury may get its first pick-your-own blueberry farm within the next few years, after the planning board gave the prospective business the first necessary approval at a meeting Monday night.
Local NAACP Celebrates Dr. King
January 8, 2024
The NAACP of Martha's Vineyard will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Membership Luncheon on Monday, Jan. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Safe Boating Class
January 8, 2024
On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Coast Guard Auxiliary on Martha's Vineyard will be holding a new boating safety class called Suddenly in Command.
SSA Headstart Reservations Open Jan. 16
January 8, 2024
Ferry customers whose vehicles are enrolled in the Steamship Authority’s 2024 Excursion and Preferred programs may make summer travel reservations beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, when the boat line opens its Headstart program for the Martha’s Vineyard route.
Tisbury Town Accountant Retires
January 5, 2024
After more than 37 years with the town of Tisbury, accountant Suzanne Kennedy stepped down from her job last week.
Lagoon Pond Road Landowner Scales Back Plans
January 5, 2024
Michael Sawyer submitted new drawings for single-family homes on Lagoon Pond Road after his initial idea drew the ire of the town's historical commission.
MVY Radio Seeks New Antenna in Chilmark
January 4, 2024
MVY Radio wants to build a 60-foot antenna on the Chilmark fire station on North Road, part of a plan to improve transmission strength for the station up-Island.
Winter Baseball Training Starts
January 4, 2024
Winter baseball training is back to keep kids on the ball for when league play begins in the spring.