News Briefs
Steamship Surveys Public for New Website
February 22, 2021
The Steamship Authority has released an online survey to gather public input as it prepares to develop a new website.
Courthouse Reopens, With Heat
February 16, 2021
The Edgartown courthouse reopened Tuesday morning after a broken boiler had forced a closure for two weeks.
Oak Bluffs Library Closes After Covid Exposure
February 11, 2021
The Oak Bluffs Public Library will be closed until at least Feb. 18 after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, the library announced.
Book Festival Goes Off-Season With Michael J. Fox
February 11, 2021
In its first winter event, the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival will present a virtual interview on Thursday, Feb. 25 featuring award-winning actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox.
Oak Bluffs Will Recruit New Town Administrator
February 10, 2021
Selectmen agreed this week to contract with the University of Massachusetts Boston Collins Center for Public Management to lead the search.
Aquinnah Seeks Developer for Affordable Apartments
February 10, 2021
A request for proposals will go out for a developer for new affordable housing units behind the Aquinnah town hall, after a vote by selectmen Tuesday.
Hospital Hosts Community Vaccine Forum
February 9, 2021
A community forum to discuss the Covid-19 vaccination plan on the Island is planned for Friday by Zoom.
Edgartown Sets Hearing Date for Cape Pogue Ban
February 9, 2021
Edgartown selectmen set Feb. 23 at four p.m. for an informal public hearing on a proposed anchoring ban in Cape Pogue this summer.
Emergency Spending Approved to Replace Courthouse Boiler
February 3, 2021
The Dukes County commission and county advisory board unanimously approved $50,000 to replace the boiler at the Edgartown courthouse.
Black History Driving Tour Through Oak Bluffs
February 3, 2021
Author and historian Thomas Dresser brings local black history to life in a self-guided driving tour through Oak Bluffs.
Island Event Honors Water
February 1, 2021
Environmentalists on Martha's Vineyard are holding a virtual Gathering to Honor Our Water, Saturday at 1 p.m.
Edgartown Courthouse Closes for a Week After Heating System Fails
February 1, 2021
The courthouse will remain shuttered for the rest of the week due to a broken boiler, court officials said.