With the help of rhythmic samba, Brazilian treats and colorful decorations, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School transformed into a bustling Festa Junina Thursday.

The latest research on PFAS, found in the artifical turf being considered for use on the high school athletic field, states that the toxic chemicals are harmful in even when exposed to small amounts.

The creativity of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School seniors will take center stage next week at the annual Evening of the Arts.

At their final concert of the year Saturday afternoon, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers captivated their audience.

The regional high school committee voted 7-2 Thursday to make no changes to the operating budget for the coming fiscal year.

The 50-47 vote at annual town meeting underscored an ongoing division Islandwide over a plan to use artificial turf on one of the school’s playing fields.

Aquinnah residents narrowly voted down the town’s share of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School operating budget at annual town meeting Tuesday, casting the third and deciding vote against the school financial plan.

The new cap on spending commits the school to only use the remaining balance of this year's legal budget on the turf appeal.

When Aquinnah voters convene next week for the Island’s final annual town meeting, they will weigh funding for town building repairs, proposals to make the town more energy efficient and a plan to raise the town’s short-term rental tax.

The team has nine games remaining and referee coverage for only three of those games. A home game on Thursday with Sturgis West remains questionable.