News Briefs
Mini-LadyFest to Stream Online
October 23, 2020
A sold-out performance at the Martha's Vineyard Museum Oct. 29 will stream live on Facebook.
Nantucket Newspaper Returns to Local Ownership
October 22, 2020
After 30 years of corporate ownership, the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror will be sold to an island-based ownership group.
More Pandemic Aid for Fishermen
October 20, 2020
Fuel assistance for commercial fishermen will be available by application this winter, the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust announced.
Seed Swap Returns Saturday
October 20, 2020
The West Tisbury Library hosts a seed collection event Saturday afternoon to restock the emptied Community Seed Library.
TicketsMV.com Bows Out
October 19, 2020
The Vineyard's local events-ticketing agency has gone out of business, according to an announcement from its owner.
Aquinnah Sets Dates for Special Town Meeting, Scallop Season
October 15, 2020
Family scalloping begins Nov. 1 and a special town meeting will be held Nov. 14 in Aquinnah.
Aquinnah Debuts EV Charging Stations
October 12, 2020
Two new electric vehicle charging stations have opened in Aquinnah.
Library Offers Delivery, Wi-Fi Hotspots
October 8, 2020
Edgartown residents who can't make it to the town library for contactless pick-up now can have library materials delivered.
Census Deadline Extended
October 8, 2020
The deadline to be included in the 2020 United States census has been extended to Oct. 31.
WMVY Seeks Community Support for New Home
October 8, 2020
Fundraising for the new studio and offices is 40 per cent completed, according to an announcement from the Island radio station.
Jaws Returns to Edgartown
October 8, 2020
Edgartown Cinemas is reopening for the weekend with recent movies and a Sunday-afternoon screening of Jaws.
Kelley House Transfers Licenses
October 6, 2020
Edgartown has set Oct. 20 as a public hearing date for the Kelley House’s new liquor license after the hotel changed owners late last week.