News Briefs
Tree Planting in Oak Bluffs
updated October 22, 2024
The Oak Bluffs tree stewards will meet on Saturday, Nov. 2, for their community fall tree planting. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Niantic Park.
Vineyard Hunger Committee Disbands
October 18, 2024
The committee on hunger is dissolving its organization after nearly 50 years, with Island Grown Initiative taking over the committee’s Serving Hands and Family to Family food distribution programs.
Walking to Combat Hunger
October 17, 2024
The 34th annual Martha’s Vineyard Crop Hunger Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 20.
Tisbury Opens Scallop Season Next Week
October 10, 2024
Recreational scalloping outside of Tisbury’s ponds is set to begin Oct. 19 and commercial scalloping Oct. 21, following a town select board vote Tuesday night.
Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 4
October 10, 2024
Patricia Vance purchased 23 Alex Way in West Tisbury from Skindog Properties LLC. for $2,765,000 on Sept. 30.
Hurricane Relief Drive
October 4, 2024
The American Legion Hall in Vineyard Haven is hosting a relief drive to help residents of Lincolnton County, Ga. who are dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Helene.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 27
October 3, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $397,361.69 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
West Tisbury Weighs Draft Short-Term Rental Rules
October 3, 2024
The West Tisbury select board is considering putting the final touches on new short-term rental regulations passed at town meeting earlier this year.
ICE Arrests Two Men For Crimes in Home Countries
updated October 1, 2024
On Sept. 17, ICE arrested a 50-year-old Salvadoran man wanted for “crimes against humanity,” and a 36-year-old Brazilian man wanted for international drug trafficking.
Appeals Court Dismisses Chappy Cell Tower Challenge
September 30, 2024
Chappaquiddick property owners Dana and Robert Strayton have for years been fighting a 115-foot cell tower on a nearby property, claiming the tower had an adverse impact on their views, safety and property values.
High School to Offer Driving Hours Instruction
September 29, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will soon offer behind-the-wheel driving instruction for its students.
Poet Laureate Reading
September 23, 2024
The Vineyard’s new poet laureate Claudia Taylor will give a reading at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum on Friday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.