VTA Fares Are Free This Winter

From Nov. 24 to March 31, rides on the Vineyard Transit Authority will be free. Insteading of paying $1.25 per town for a ride, passengers can hop on the Island’s bus system without paying any fares as part of the “try transit” program sponsored by the state legislature. 

Please Adopt Us

We would like to express our thanks to everyone who helps to make our shelter a success.

Record of Cases Heard in District Court

The following case was heard in Edgartown district court.

Land Bank Revenues

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $225,491 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Chasing Turkeys

Because we really have not had as much rain as we had last month, my winter rye has taken forever to sprout.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 17

North Bog LLC purchased 16 South Road in Chilmark from Kara E. Klein Trs., Kara O’Sullivan Trs., Leonard Leader Trs., Kara E. Klein 2012 Irrevocable Trust and Kara O’Sullivan 2012 Irrevocable Trust for $2,012,000 on Nov. 14.

Not Nemo

It wasn't a fluke that Jon Parkinson came upon an infrequently-found fish at the Katama boat landing.

Autumnal Summary

This year approximately 5.7 million birds migrated over Martha's Vineyard between August 1 and Nov. 15!

Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 24

It's hard to write something beautiful when a shadow has been cast across our community.

Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 24

It seems the cold is about to start as we go into the holidays.

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