News Briefs

Covid Cases Keep Falling

November 1, 2021

Confirmed cases of Covid-19 continued to decline on the Island, with 12 new cases reported for the week ending Saturday, Oct. 30, and just one more case in the two days since.

News, Community

Hospital To Offer Moderna, J&J Booster Shots

October 29, 2021

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital will begin taking appointments for booster doses of the Moderna and J&J vaccines for eligible individuals starting at 4 p.m. Friday.

Art

Concert of Belonging

October 28, 2021

The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury will host a concert called Belonging, Journeying and Loving on Sunday, Oct. 31.

Schools

Live Music Returns at the Regional High School

October 26, 2021

POSTPONED: The scheduled performance of the high school bands and the Minnesingers has been postponed until Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Government, Business

Covid Cases See Decline

October 25, 2021

The number of new Covid-19 cases on Martha’s Vineyard for the week ending Saturday, Oct. 23 showed a decline after three weeks of gradually increasing numbers.

Government

Free Well Testing in West Tisbury

October 25, 2021

Health agents in West Tisbury are encouraging private property owners to take advantage of a free well water testing program to check for the chemicals known as PFAS.

Government, Police/Court

Tisbury Police Department Achieves State Certification

October 25, 2021

Ths Tisbury police department this week announced it has been certified by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.

Government, Schools

West Tisbury Sets Town Meeting Date

October 24, 2021

A new expense and revenue formula for Tri Town Ambulance, an additional $322,000 for the school roof and an inter-municipal agreement for HVAC at Chilmark School are the chief warrant items.

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