Airport Approves $11M Budget

Another strong budget surplus is expected for the Martha’s Vineyard Airport this year, airport officials said this week.

Trustees to Sell OSV Permits Starting May 14

The announcement came after a long road of regulatory challenges for the statewide land conservancy.

Alexander Baynes Promoted to Commander

Commander Alexander B. Baynes of the United States Navy was promoted to his present rank on Oct. 1, 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Island Water Systems Win State Award

The Martha's Vineyard Airport and the Edgartown water systems were honored by the state Department of Environmental Protection this week.

Aquinnah Passes Up-Island School Money

Aquinnah voters approved a $110,000 debt exclusion question to fund their share of the Up-Island Regional School District budget at the annual town election Thursday.

Northern Lights

There are few events at night that get one's emotions uplifted and feelings of wonder than the sight of Northern Lights.

School Committee Votes to Return Untouched Budget to Up-Island Towns

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

Aquinnah Raises Rental Tax, Passes Emergency Repair Funds

Aquinnah voters approved new environmental regulations, money for emergency repairs to town buildings and an increase in the short-term rental tax at Tuesday's town meeting.

Aquinnah Veto Forces School to Develop New Budget

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.

A Recipe for Success: Banking on Community

At 63 and one year into retirement, former banker Richard Leonard says he's not done giving back.

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