News Briefs
Oak Bluffs Dedicates an Extra $275,000 to Housing Projects
June 26, 2024
The Oak Bluffs select board approved $200,000 for the Southern Tier project and $75,000 for a veterans housing proposal Tuesday. Both saw rising costs associated with the pre-construction phase.
MVC Issues Islandwide Survey
June 26, 2024
The 12-question survey is aimed at getting a better understanding of residents’ thoughts on community issues and services.
MVC Opens Hearing on Family Subdivision
June 24, 2024
The Marthas’s Vineyard Commission week opened a hearing last week on Chilmark landowner Susan Eddy’s plans to subdivide her Welles Way property for family use.
Cyanobacteria Warning Extended
June 22, 2024
The cyanobacteria bloom advisory in Chilmark Pond has been extended to include the Abel’s Hill and Doctors Creek areas in addition to the middle of the pond.
Striking in Solidarity for Women's Rights
June 22, 2024
Women on Martha’s Vineyard are being urged to demonstrate at Edgartown’s Lighthouse Beach on June 24.
Court Report: Week Ending June 21
June 20, 2024
Sydney Bierman, 21, of Chilmark, was arraigned on June 3 charges in Chilmark of operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Her bail was set at $100 and she has a pretrial hearing July 11.
Oak Bluffs to Hold Special Town Meeting Next Week
June 19, 2024
Oak Bluffs will have a special town meeting Tuesday, June 25, to reapprove two spending articles that originally passed in 2022.
Spirit of the Vineyard Award Announced
June 18, 2024
West Tisbury resident Michael Colaneri will receive this year’s Spirit of the Vineyard Award for his many years of service to the Island community.
Seasoned Skipper Steps Up After SSA Port Captain Retirement
June 18, 2024
After 48 years with the Steamship Authority, port captain Charles Monteiro has retired. Assistant port captain Paul Hennessey took over the role this week.
Aquinnah Eyes Summer Special Town Meeting
June 12, 2024
The Aquinnah select board announced plans Tuesday to host a special town meeting in the third week of August to address issues not covered at annual town meeting in May.
Chilmark Considers Zoning Change for More Housing
June 11, 2024
On June 4, the select board debated potential amendments to town regulations that currently only allow for one rental of affordable housing on every 1.5 acres of land – limiting the number of units town housing projects can have.
West Tisbury Finalizes Short-Term Rental Committee
June 9, 2024
The seven member committee consists of Bea Phear, John Rau, Karen Overtoom, Sheila Morris, Doug Ruskin, Cass Lukin and Andy Kaye.