State Legislators Pitch Modifications to Housing Bank

State Sen. Julian Cyr and Rep. Dylan Fernandes came before Island leaders on Monday to pitch a statewide real estate transfer tax, as political headwinds shift with the upcoming election.

Gary Haley Receives $10,000 Fine for Ethics Violations

Aquinnah select board member Gary Haley has been ordered by the state ethics commission to pay $10,000 in civil penalties for a 2018 violation of state ethics law.

Evil Dr. Caligari Goes to Church in West Tisbury

The upcoming screening of silent movie classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari takes place Sunday night at the First Congregational Church in West Tisbury and features a live organ soundtrack.

Sunfish Star Earned Her Stripes on Menemsha Pond

Sydney Karnovsky is one of the top three women’s competitive Sunfish sailors in the United States, and is currently training for the qualifiers to represent the U.S. in the Pan-American Games.

Edgartown Receives Triple-A Bond Rating

Standard & Poor's has upgraded Edgartown's bond rating to "AAA," according to a release from town administrator James Hagerty.

Cell Service Restored in Edgartown

Workers from Comcast and AT&T restored cell service in and around Edgartown after a technical infrastructure issue Monday morning caused service to shut down around 7:00 a.m.

House Hunting With the After Life

In their reprise of the site-specific Halloween show Rizing, Abby Bender and Jesse Jason explore the role of a house as commodity and as living memory even when the holders of those memories are not so living.

Harvest Festival Delivers a Seasonal Bounty of Delight

The air was sweet at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday morning, for many reasons: the freshly cut Jack-o'-lanterns, the spray of the cider press, the fumes of antique diesel, the autumn leaves.

The Yard Switches Up Its Renovation Plan

A proposal by The Yard to modify a major 2019 renovation plan will not require a new public hearing, the Martha's Vineyard Commission decided after reviewing changes to the dance nonprofit's earlier renovation plan.

MVC Closes Hearing on Hospital's Nursing Home Development

A proposed nursing home and workforce housing development in Edgartown is nearing the final phase of its review before the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

Pages