West Tisbury Town Column: August 16

Visitors come to Martha's Vineyard in August for the corn.

Avian Abundance

The Island is now reaching the peak of southbound shorebird migration.

Oak Bluffs Town Column: August 16

Sundays in August, Union Chapel is overflowing with Island visitors who come to give thanks for the blessing of being on this historic Island that is welcoming to all.

Chilmark Town Column: August 16

It began last Saturday morning with the 47th running of the Chilmark Road Race and will wrap up Sunday evening when the 162nd MV Agricultural Fair closes its doors.

Edgartown Town Column: August 16

It seems since Debbie has passed us, she took the humidity with her.

Vineyard Haven Town Column: August 16

A whole day dedicated to me and my gang - Tuesday, August 13 is International Left Handers Day.

Chappy Town Column: August 16

The nonprofit organization, Chappy Community Ferry, will provide a public presentation on Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chappy Community Center about their proposal for future ownership and operation of the Chappy Ferry.

Former Oak Bluffs Principal Hired As Assistant Superintendent

Megan Farrell, who retired from Oak Bluffs at the beginning of the summer, has accepted a one-year position as assistant superintendent of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools system.

MVC Orders Compliance Review at El Barco

A split Martha’s Vineyard Commission has ruled out holding a public hearing on an unauthorized building change at El Barco, Patrick Lyons’s new outdoor tacqueria in downtown Vineyard Haven.

County Considers Future of Community Greenhouse Property

The greenhouse, which has been in operation for 40 years, could end up staying at the county land on New York avenue, but the county plans to offer the property up for short-term basis after the current lease ran out in December 2023. 

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