News Briefs
Island Food Pantry Seeks Donations
February 17, 2022
Island Food Pantry seeks monetary and food donations to help keep its shelves stocked through the next few months.
Vineyard Transit Authority Offers Save Money Mondays
February 16, 2022
VTA passengers ride for free on Mondays in February.
Covid Cases Are On the Decline
February 16, 2022
New cases of Covid-19 on the Island continued their downward trend, with 74 cases confirmed for the week ending Friday, Feb. 11 and just 14 more in the five days since.
Aquinnah Begins Organizing for Climate Plan
February 16, 2022
Two environmental issues took the floor at an Aquinnah select board meeting Monday night.
Hearing Opens on Fields Project
February 16, 2022
The Oak Bluffs planning board opened a hearing last week on the project to build a new track and field complex at the regional high school.
Tisbury, West Tisbury Democrats to Elect Convention Delegates
February 14, 2022
On Saturday, Feb. 26, Democrats in West Tisbury and Tisbury will hold caucuses via Zoom to elect delegates to the State Democratic Convention.
Rockland Trust Awards Grant to Island Housing Trust
February 14, 2022
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Island Housing Trust.
Edu Comp Building Changes Hands
February 14, 2022
A real estate developer completed his purchase of the former Edu Comp property last week, paying $2.4 million for the familiar red brick building at the head of Vineyard Haven’s Main street.
Agricultural Society Announces 2022 Fair Poster Contest
February 10, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society is accepting submissions for its annual fair poster contest.
Memorial Wharf Plaque to Get an Upgrade
February 8, 2022
The African American Heritage Trail site at Memorial Wharf will add a small sculpture to go with the current plaque honoring Nancy Michael.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Holds Safe Boating Class
February 8, 2022
The Coast Guard Auxiliary on Martha's Vineyard will hold an in-depth boat safety course in West Tisbury on Saturday, March 12.
Schools Switch to Bottled Water After Lead Test
February 7, 2022
Tisbury School and Vineyard Montessori are using bottled water as they investigate elevated lead levels found in routine state testing.