Cutrer Fends Off Write-In Campaign in Tisbury Select Board Race

Select board chair Roy Cutrer beat write-in candidate Mary Bernadette Budinger-Cormie in a vote of 274-139 at Tisbury's annual town election Tuesday.

Boys Tennis Falls to Weston in Semifinal Match

The Martha’s Vineyard boys tennis season has come to a close after a hard-fought 4-1 loss against top seeded Weston High School in the state Division III semifinals Tuesday afternoon.

Tastes of Summer Abound at Food and Wine Festival

The Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival transformed parts of the Island last weekend into culinary and oenological destinations.

Chilmark Considers Zoning Change for More Housing

On June 4, the select board debated potential amendments to town regulations that currently only allow for one rental of affordable housing on every 1.5 acres of land – limiting the number of units town housing projects can have. 

District Attorney Takes Sheriff to Court Over Records Dispute

On Monday, the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, demanding that the sheriff’s office hand over 20 years of employee records that the district attorney could deem necessary to go to trial in several cases.

Celebrating a Rainbow of Diversity at the Pride Parade

Pride Parade marchers traversed the route up Circuit avenue in style — on high heels, on horseback, on a bright-orange dune buggy outfitted with a glittering disco ball.

Luxurious Living At The Field Club

Experience the epitome of luxurious and carefree island living at Seven Field Club Lane. This elegant and classically-styled home offers a private membership to the Field Club, providing access to a wealth of amenities including swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, a full-service spa and fitness club, private dining options, and custom-designed activities for all age groups.

Methodist Bishop Visits Oak Bluffs Congregation, Bringing Message of Inclusion

United Methodist Church Bishop Peggy Johnson came to the Island Monday to meet with the United Methodist Church of Martha's Vineyard, just weeks after the international church conference voted to drop church language that banned same sex marriage and openly gay clergy.

Island Born Son Put the Community First

Ron Rappaport traversed the Island on two wheels or four, always working, always talking, always listening, always smiling and always arguing one case over and over: how to preserve the Island’s values and way of life for everyone.

The Ron Rappaport We Knew

I had the great privilege of being Ron Rappaport’s law partner for over 25 years. Ron’s passing is a great loss for his family, the Island community and our law firm.

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