News Briefs

Farm Neck Foundation Grants

December 8, 2021

The Farm Neck Foundation announced $94,500 in grants to Martha’s Vineyard organizations for the year 2021.

Trustees Names New President and CEO

December 7, 2021

The Trustees of Reservations announced it has tapped John Judge to be the new chief executive officer and president of the nonprofit conservation organization.

Community

Girl Scout Cookie Time

December 7, 2021

The Girl Scouts are back to cookie making and the time is now to get your boxes of Thin Mints, Caramel Delights, Do-Si-Dos, Toffi-tastics and more.

Government, Real Estate

West Tisbury Property Tax Rate Drops

December 7, 2021

The tax rate for property in West Tisbury will decline in 2022 after the town select board accepted a new tax rate of $5.82, down from $6.10 this year.

Community

Mobile Vaccine Bus Returns

December 3, 2021

A medically equipped bus offering free vaccines and booster shots will return to the Island next weekend, the Island boards of health announced.

Art

Scaredy Cat Art Show

December 1, 2021

Writer Kate Hancock and illustrator Lane Gregory will present their book Scaredy Cat on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Louisa Gould Gallery.

Community

Chilmark Library Book Sale

December 1, 2021

The Chilmark Library is hosting a book sale beginning Wednesday, Dec. 8 and running through Dec. 30.

Government, Schools

Tisbury Eyes Construction Manager for School Project

November 23, 2021

The school building committee has ranked its top three candidates for the role of construction manager at risk, naming W.T. Rich of Newton as first choice.

Community