News Briefs
Lights Out, Briefly
January 27, 2022
A brief power outage affected thousands of Eversource customers on the Vineyard Thursday morning before service was quickly restored.
Oak Bluffs Appoints New Police Officers
January 27, 2022
The Oak Bluffs select board hired two new police officers Tuesday, pending their successful graduation from the state police academy.
Agricultural Grants Available
January 27, 2022
Applications for the MV Agricultural Society's farmer and homesteader grant program are due Feb. 12.
Leslie Clapp Receives Award
January 27, 2022
The executive director at Martha's Vineyard Center for Living has received the 2021 Changemaker Award from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice.
West Tisbury to Replace Vaccine-Resistant Worker
January 25, 2022
The Up-Island Council on Aging is hiring, after West Tisbury’s select board voted to terminate a Howes House employee who has declined to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Community Foundation Scholarships
January 25, 2022
The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation has announced the opening of its 2022 scholarship season.
Fuel Assistance Program Opens
January 24, 2022
South Shore Community Action Council has announced applications for its fuel assistance benefit program.
Test Kit Delivery Is Delayed
January 20, 2022
A shipment of rapid Covid-19 tests to the Island from the federal government was delayed this week, with test kits supplies in most towns depleted.
Former Tisbury Police Intern Sues Town, Sergeant
January 19, 2022
A former intern with the Tisbury police department has sued the town and a police sergeant for allegedly interfering with her efforts to be hired as a police officer.
Aquinnah Eyes Longer Season for Pay Parking
January 19, 2022
Looking to extend the money-making season for beach parking, the Aquinnah select board approved recommendations from a town parking committee Tuesday.
Tisbury Seeks Members for Master Plan Steering Committee
January 18, 2022
The Tisbury planning board is looking to convene a committee of volunteers to help form a master plan steering committee.
Lambert's Cove Inn Sells for $6.45 Million
January 18, 2022
The historic Lambert’s Cove Inn in West Tisbury has been sold for $6.45 million.