Health Advisory Issued

The Island's boards of health are advising residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent transmission of illness during the holiday season.

Judge Upholds Steamship's Covid Vaccine Policy

The Steamship Authority workers that have been challenging the ferry line’s Covid vaccine policy have had their arguments again rejected by a federal judge.

A Home Run Journey from the Vineyard to Brazilian National Team

Bryan Sornas of Chilmark is one of two American players on the Brazilian national baseball team. He got his start on the Vineyard with the Little League Sea Dogs.

Chilmark Farmers Push to Revise Zoning Bylaws

A coalition of Chilmark farmers is urging town officials to revise town zoning bylaws to allow farms to host on-location events.

High Winds Hit the Vineyard

More than a dozen ferry trips to and from the Vineyard were canceled Monday morning as a storm hit southern New England with strong winds.

State To Receive $372 Million for Cape Bridges

Massachusetts lawmakers announced the grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Friday evening, and said it could be a sign of further funding for the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, the two aging roadways that serve as the only vehicle passage to and from the Cape.

Calling for Peace and Mourning Over Loss of Life

More than two dozen activists, most between the ages of 18 and 35, withstood below-freezing temperatures in Ocean Park Thursday evening to mourn the loss of Palestinian lives in Gaza.

Heritage Trail Appoints New Board Member

The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard has announced the appointment of J. Keith Motley, PhD, to its board of directors.

MVC Approves YMCA Addition; Hears New Plan for Arlington Avenue Home

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted Thursday to approve a 39,000-square-foot addition at the YMCA in Oak Bluffs, with the written decision to be filed in early January.

West Tisbury Advises More Time on ADU Bylaw

The West Tisbury select board asked that the town affordable housing committee delay plans to bring a proposed affordable dwelling unit (ADU) funding program before voters.

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