News Briefs
Vineyard Organizations Receive Travel and Tourism Recovery Grants
April 6, 2022
The Edgartown Board of Trade and the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival received grants from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism as part of its recovery grant program.
Détente Gets Approval to Continue Outdoor Dining
April 5, 2022
Outdoor dining will remain in Nevin Square as the Edgartown select board voted Monday to allow Détente to continue its expanded outdoor seating permanently.
With Case Counts Low, Boards of Health End Expanded Weekly Reports
April 4, 2022
The Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported 20 positive cases of Covid-19 for the seven-day period ending April 2. The Vineyard remains classified as low risk.
Release of H2B Visas Is Announced
April 4, 2022
A large allotment of H-2B work visas was announced by Rep. Bill Keating’s office last Thursday, easing some of the uncertainty among Island business owners about the summer work force, especially for returning workers.
Hospital Opens Appointments for Second Boosters
April 1, 2022
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is now offering second booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone over the age of 50 and people with certain medical conditions.
Innovation Arts & Entertainment to Acquire Food and Wine Festival
March 31, 2022
Innovation Arts & Entertainment will acquire the Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival, a shoulder-season staple on the Island for 13 years.
Dairy Queen Will Donate to Boys & Girls Club
March 30, 2022
Dairy Queen will contribute five percent of all sales directly to the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club. Opening day is Friday.
Volunteers Needed at Lobsterville Beach
March 24, 2022
Volunteers are needed to plant beach grass shoots at Lobsterville Beach on April 9.
League Hosts Chilmark Candidates Forum
March 23, 2022
The League of Women Voters and MVTV will host a forum on Zoom next month for three Chilmark candidates running for finance advisory committee.
Hospital Takes Over Emergency Behavioral Health Services
March 23, 2022
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has taken over as lead coordinator for emergency behavioral health services on the Island.
Kids Trout Derby Announced for April 9
March 22, 2022
The Kids Trout Derby will return at first light on Saturday, April 9 at Duarte's Pond in West Tisbury.
Pathways Celebrates International Women's Month
March 21, 2022
PathwaysArts presents its eight annual Women Live Multi-Arts evening on Friday, March 25.