News Briefs
Vineyard Artist Shows in London Gallery
May 2, 2022
Fine art photographer Libby Ellis of Edgartown had six photographs included in a juried exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery in London.
New Bedford Barges Approved for Nantucket Freight
May 1, 2022
A New Bedford-based barge company will fill the shipping gulf that threatened Nantucket after United Parcel Service failed to make adequate Steamship Authority reservations for its trucks this summer.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival Announces Films for May 18-22
April 29, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival has announced its 22nd annual festival will take place Wednesday, May 18 through Sunday, May 22.
Planning Board Concludes Comments on Turf Field Project
April 29, 2022
The Oak Bluffs planning board took final comments Thursday night on the proposed turf field project and will deliberate and potentially vote at a meeting next Wednesday.
No Injuries in Edgartown Garage Fire
April 28, 2022
A fire on Pilgrim Road burned a garage and two cars in Edgartown Wednesday afternoon.
Edgartown Names New Tax Collector
April 27, 2022
The Edgartown select board on Tuesday appointed Sheetal Grande as its next tax collector to replace Melissa Kuehne who will retire in June after over 35 years on the job.
Vineyard Wind to Host Job Fair
April 26, 2022
The Edgartown select board heard from Richard Andre and Erik Peckar of Vineyard Power, an Island-based nonprofit focused on renewable energy, to discuss an upcoming job fair hosted by Vineyard Wind.
Eversource Holds Community Conversation
April 26, 2022
Eversource is hosting a Community Conversation event on May 3 to inform Vineyard residents of a new project and seek community feedback.
Drug Bust Leads to Heroin Trafficking Charges
April 25, 2022
An Oak Bluffs man has been charged with heroin trafficking following a drug bust last week, Tisbury police said in a statement.
Building Inspections Rise Steeply in West Tisbury
April 23, 2022
West Tisbury is seeing a sharp increase in requests for building inspections, town inspector Joe Tierney told the select board Wednesday.
Tisbury Hikes Mooring, Dockage Fees
April 23, 2022
Mooring rental fees in Vineyard Haven are going up by 10 per cent, following a unanimous vote Wednesday by the town select board.
SSA Drops Mask Requirement on Ferries
April 20, 2022
The Steamship Authority announced Wednesday that it would stop requiring require masks on board ferries or shuttle buses. The announcement follows an update from the U.S. Coast Guard.