News Briefs
Covid Vaccine Bus Returns
December 30, 2021
The Covid vaccine bus will return on Sunday, Jan. 9 with two time slots available to serve ages 5 and above.
Vineyard Tribe Applauds U.S. Interior Decision for Mashpee
December 29, 2021
The recent decision to reaffirm some 170 acres of land owned by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as a federal trust is welcome news to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.
Lambert's Cove Inn License Hearing Postponed
December 29, 2021
The public hearing scheduled for Dec. 29 will instead take place Jan. 12.
MVC Appointment Opens Up in Oak Bluffs
December 29, 2021
After a year serving on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, Oak Bluffs select board member Brian Packish said Tuesday he would not seek reappointment.
Shade Trees to Come Down in Edgartown
December 21, 2021
Six Edgartown shade trees will be cut down and replaced in three different locations after the town select board gave its approval Monday.
Chamber Music Concert
December 20, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society is offering a gift of classical music this Christmas Eve.
Temporary School Rooms Will Cost $3.4 Million
December 20, 2021
The town of Tisbury is partnering with a regional council in Texas to lease modular classrooms for use while the Tisbury School building project is under way.
Rise Dance Show
December 16, 2021
Rise Vineyard Performing Arts will present its holiday dance show, Season’s Greetings, on Sunday, Dec. 19.
Mountain Biking Club
December 16, 2021
A new mountain biking club is rolling out on the Island, a Vineyard chapter of the Northeast Mountain Biking Association.
Edey Foundation Grants Available
December 16, 2021
The Edey Foundation, founded by the late Maitland Edey of Seven Gates Farm, announces funds available for grants to Island nonprofit organizations.
West Tisbury Reappoints Ernie Thomas to MVC
December 16, 2021
West Tisbury has reappointed Ernest Thomas as the town representative to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, following a vote by the select board Wednesday.
Early Morning Power Outage Explained
December 16, 2021
A 12-minute early morning power outage on the Vineyard was quickly resolved after the cause was located at a Falmouth substation, an Eversource spokesman said Thursday.