News Briefs
State Awards $200,000 to MV Community Foundation
June 16, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation announced Wednesday that it has received a second $200,000 grant from the commonwealth for Covid relief.
Vandalism Charge Against Constable Dropped
June 15, 2021
A vandalism charge against longtime Edgartown shellfish constable Paul Bagnall has been dismissed after the Edgartown district court ordered monetary restitution in the case.
Celebrating 50 Years of Oak Bluffs Hoops
June 15, 2021
To celebrate 50 years of Oak Bluffs summer basketball, the league is hosting a dedication and tribute to the league on Saturday, June 26, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Niantic Park court.
Wanted: Trumpeters, Saxophonists, Drummers
June 14, 2021
The Vineyard Haven Band invites interested musicians to join as it begins the 2021 summer concert season.
Let's Talk About Nature
June 14, 2021
On June 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. there will be discussion under the trees at Featherstone with the Vineyard Conservation Society.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending June 4
June 10, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $756,500 for the business week ending on Friday, June 4, 2021.
Chilmark to Discuss Peaked Hill Pastures Property
June 10, 2021
Chilmark is holding the first of three community meetings on Monday, June 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss affordable housing development opportunities for the Peaked Hill Pastures property.
Mask Rules Announced for Tisbury Town Meetings
June 9, 2021
People unable to wear masks will be directed to a separate seating area at this weekend's meetings, town officials said.
Grand Illumination Night Returns
June 6, 2021
Once again lanterns will be hung by the porches with care as Grand Illumination night returns this summer on August 18.
Vineyard Runner Soars in Platinum PT Challenge
June 3, 2021
Zach Utz competed in the Platinum PT Challenge last weekend in Attleboro and broke his own high school record in the mile with a time of 4:25.53.
Falmouth Academy Valedictorian
June 3, 2021
Noah Glasgow of Chilmark is the Falmouth Academy valedictorian for the class of 2021.
Beach Road Work to End June 17
June 1, 2021
The state highway department will pause work in Tisbury for the summer and resume after Labor Day, town administrator Jay Grande said.