News Briefs
Zach Utz Places Third at All-State Meet
updated March 1, 2022
Zach Utz placed third in the mile, the 4X800 relay team placed 10th and Jonathan Norton placed 18th in the 1,000 meter at the all-state meet Saturday.
Planning Board Continues Hearing on Turf
February 26, 2022
The public hearing for a special permit to construct the turf field was continued to March 24.
Boys & Girls Club Receives $10,000 Donation
February 25, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club has received a $10,000 donation from Bad Martha Brewery.
Student Scientists Win Awards
February 25, 2022
Seven students from the Vineyard won awards for their science and engineering accomplishments at Falmouth Academy.
Land Bank Revenues
February 24, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $473,854.84 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Polly Hill Arboretum Seeks Candidates for Internships
February 23, 2022
Applications are due March 4 for horticulture and greenhouse internships at Polly Hill Arboretum.
Sgt. Nicholas Curelli Rises to Acting Lieutenant
February 23, 2022
Sgt. Nicholas Curelli of the Oak Bluffs police department was appointed acting lieutenant by the select board.
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.