News Briefs
As Tisbury School Project Begins, Town Meetings Move to Oak Bluffs
July 26, 2022
Tisbury's annual and special town meetings are moving to the high school performing arts center in Oak Bluffs for the next two and a half years, while the town school undergoes an extensive renovation and addition.
No Credible Threat Found in Incident Leading to Hospital Lockdown
July 22, 2022
The lockdown, put in place in response to a shooting threat, lasted about an hour.
West Tisbury Greenlights New Food Truck Rules
July 22, 2022
Food trucks have emerged from regulatory limbo in West Tisbury, where select board members this week approved new rules governing how the mobile take-out eateries may operate in the town.
County Aims ARPA Funds at Wastewater Initiatives
July 21, 2022
With significant American Rescue Plan Act funding earmarked for wastewater projects at the Martha's Vineyard Airport and Martha's Vineyard commission, the Dukes County commission has begun to eye a new, broad wastewater initiative for the remainder of its ARPA funding.
Land Bank Revenues
July 21, 2022
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $290,900 for the business week ending on Friday, July 15, 2022.
Remote Access for Public Meetings Extended
July 18, 2022
A law which codifies remote access to public meetings successfully passed through Beacon Hill, meaning Island governments can continue to meet remotely until at least next March.
Berries from Heaven
July 14, 2022
The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury is back in the business of its berry festivals after a two-year break from Covid.
Rates Go Up on Aquinnah-Held Lots in Menemsha
July 13, 2022
The Aquinnah select board approved leases for seven Menemsha lots Tuesday, continuing a rate hike on the lots that began last year.
Developer Sues Neighbors Over Driveway Access
July 13, 2022
Xerxes Agassi has sued his neighbors in Massachusetts Land Court over a disputed driveway easement.
Vaccination Bus Returns on July 31
July 12, 2022
The vaccination bus returns to Martha's Vineyard on Sunday, July 31.
Felix Neck Sanctuary Supper Celebrates Climate Solutions
July 11, 2022
On Monday, July 19, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary will hold its annual fundraising dinner, Sanctuary Supper.
County Commission Mulls Appointment for New Treasurer
updated July 13, 2022
At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, members of the Dukes County Commission discussed the next steps in filling the open position of county treasurer.