For some 60 years, Clarence A. (Trip) Barnes 3rd has been collecting things. He filled trailers, and trucks, and buildings with items from purchasing estates and giveaways and house clean-outs.
After five years away, Kevin and Liz Oliver are returning to run the Menemsha Market with their four kids in tow. The Olivers ran the market for 16 seasons, and Liz's family managed it for 32 seasons.
Tivoli Paint in Vineyard Haven has new owners. Diego and Andora Avansini said they have always envisioned owning a business together. The store will relocate to 426 State Road.
After nearly five years in its current location at 35 Main street in Vineyard Haven, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore is relocating down the block into the two-story building formerly occupied by Juliska.
The pink whale is coming to Vineyard Haven. Vineyard Vines will open a new store on Main street Vineyard Haven in the building that once housed Midnight Farm and the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore.
The Food Truck anchors one of the furthest outposts up-Island for a hot lunch in the dead of a Vineyard winter. Josh and Angela Aronie have been operating the truck for four years now, never straying far from simple, handheld, comfort food served rain, snow or shine.