News Briefs
Chilmark Covid Test Kit Pickup
January 18, 2022
Covid-19 test kits will be available for pick up on Jan. 19 and 20 for residents of Chilmark from the board of health office.
TestMV Delays Monday Opening
January 16, 2022
Due to expected severe winter weather conditions, TestMV will delay opening until nooon on Monday, Jan 17.
Voting Rights March Canceled
January 14, 2022
The organizers of the voting rights march scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15 have decided to cancel the event due to severe weather conditions predicted.
County Mulls Application Process for Rescue Act Funds
January 13, 2022
With the first half of $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding in hand, the county commission met Wednesday to talk about the distribution process.
Oak Bluffs Appoints Brian Smith to MVC
January 12, 2022
At a meeting Tuesday, the Oak Bluffs select board settled on Brian Smith as the town’s newest representative to the MVC.
Oyster Season Opens in Edgartown
January 10, 2022
Commercial oyster season begins in Edgartown next week with harvesting on Sengekontacket Pond starting Jan. 17 and running through March.
Coast Guard Licensing Course
January 10, 2022
Sail MV will host a U.S. Coast Guard licensing course, beginning with an orientation on Jan. 20.
Citizen Group Files Complaint Against SSA
January 7, 2022
A citizen group that has been pushing for an off-Cape port to handle Steamship Authority freight traffic is asking the Massachusetts Attorney General to intervene by placing restrictions on the boat line.
Michael O'Keefe Will Not Seek a Sixth Term
January 6, 2022
After five terms as Cape and Islands district attorney, Michael O’Keefe announced Wednesday he would not seek a sixth term of office.
VTA Passes Go Electronic
January 6, 2022
Bus passes, including annual passes, are now available online for touchless scanning via smartphone. Physical passes also remain available.
Edgartown Library Honors Herb Foster
January 5, 2022
The library is naming its boardroom for the late educator, author and library trustee, with a public dedication planned for Jan. 31.
ACE MV Wins Workforce Training Grants
January 5, 2022
Adult and Continuing Education of Martha’s Vineyard has received four grants to strengthen training for Island workers and youths.