News Briefs
New Covid Cases Drop Sharply
February 22, 2022
New cases of Covid-19 continue to drop sharply on the Island, with 28 cases reported for the week ending Saturday, Feb. 19, down from 74 the week before.
Island Secures Over $2 Million in Development Block Grants
February 21, 2022
Two grants totaling $2.6 million dollars will benefit low and moderate-income homeowners and parents on the Island through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Vaccination Bus Returns on March 13
February 20, 2022
The vaccination bus returns on March 13 with free vaccine and booster shots.
Feb. 24 Deadline to File Intent to Run for Office
February 18, 2022
Feb. 24 is the deadline to file papers in order to run for office in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs or West Tisbury.
Energy Committee Members Named
February 17, 2022
The West Tisbury select board named a slew of members of the energy committee and climate advisory committee as special municipal employees.
Island Food Pantry Seeks Donations
February 17, 2022
Island Food Pantry seeks monetary and food donations to help keep its shelves stocked through the next few months.
Vineyard Transit Authority Offers Save Money Mondays
February 16, 2022
VTA passengers ride for free on Mondays in February.
Covid Cases Are On the Decline
February 16, 2022
New cases of Covid-19 on the Island continued their downward trend, with 74 cases confirmed for the week ending Friday, Feb. 11 and just 14 more in the five days since.
Aquinnah Begins Organizing for Climate Plan
February 16, 2022
Two environmental issues took the floor at an Aquinnah select board meeting Monday night.
Hearing Opens on Fields Project
February 16, 2022
The Oak Bluffs planning board opened a hearing last week on the project to build a new track and field complex at the regional high school.
Tisbury, West Tisbury Democrats to Elect Convention Delegates
February 14, 2022
On Saturday, Feb. 26, Democrats in West Tisbury and Tisbury will hold caucuses via Zoom to elect delegates to the State Democratic Convention.
Rockland Trust Awards Grant to Island Housing Trust
February 14, 2022
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Island Housing Trust.