News Briefs
Lagoon Pond Association Holds Events Celebrating Environmental Health
May 10, 2022
Lagoon Pond Association invites community members to celebrate the lagoon on Saturday, May 21.
Museum Offers Scholarship to Entrepreneurial Students
May 10, 2022
Martha's Vineyard Museum announces that applications for the 2022 Whale of an Idea Scholarship are now available.
Anchor Ban Will Continue in Cape Pogue Pond
May 10, 2022
A moratorium on anchoring in Cape Pogue Pond will continue this summer after a vote by the Edgartown select board Monday.
Retiring Oak Bluffs Police Chief Makes Primary Bid to Run for Sheriff
May 9, 2022
Erik Blake will challenge sheriff Robert Ogden for the Democratic nomination in the state primary in September.
Catch and Release Tournament
May 4, 2022
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club hosts its 30th annual Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release tournament on Saturday, May 21.
Night Out for Nonprofits Returns
May 4, 2022
The second annual MVYRadio Night Out For Nonprofits takes place this Saturday, May 7.
Loren Ghiglione Earns Hall of Fame Status
May 4, 2022
Loren Ghiglione of Chilmark was recently inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame.
New Initiative Supports Takeout Trash Reduction
May 4, 2022
On May 14 a new Island-based initiative will launch with the goal of reducing trash generated by takeout food containers.
Committee Will Draft RFP for Peaked Hill Pastures Project
May 4, 2022
A five-member committee was appointed by the Chilmark select board Tuesday to draft a request for proposals for the planned affordable housing project at Peaked Hill Pastures.
Covid Case Counts Rise Again
May 3, 2022
Cases of Covid-19 saw another sharp uptick on the Vineyard this week, with some confusion around the risk level on the Island due to over-the-counter (OTC) testing.
Land Bank, Private Groups Complete Stillpoint Purchase
May 3, 2022
Three property sales closed this week in West Tisbury that will be used for conservation, a new nonprofit venture and a private residence.
Edgartown Renews Taxi Licenses
May 3, 2022
MV Taxi, Stagecoach and Adam Cab all saw their licenses renewed at a meeting of the select board Monday.