A Horse, Of Course

In becoming executive director of Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, Sarah McKay rides full circle.

Selectmen Hear Dire Financial Report From Museum

Tisbury selectmen heard a grim financial report from leaders at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum Tuesday, who said they had lost $1 million in 2020.

Oak Bluffs Will Recruit New Town Administrator

Selectmen agreed this week to contract with the University of Massachusetts Boston Collins Center for Public Management to lead the search.

Aquinnah Seeks Developer for Affordable Apartments

A request for proposals will go out for a developer for new affordable housing units behind the Aquinnah town hall, after a vote by selectmen Tuesday.

MVY Tackles Issues of Racism in Series of Conversations

During the month of February, MVY Radio is producing a weekly conversation series called Let’s Do Better that focuses on racial equity, identifying racism and the tools necessary to combat it.

State, Federal Supply Issues Slow Vaccination Rollout

National supply issues and state logistics are holding up an otherwise smooth vaccination process, as the hospital continues to administer doses to Islanders 75 and older.

Hospital Hosts Community Vaccine Forum

A community forum to discuss the Covid-19 vaccination plan on the Island is planned for Friday by Zoom.

Former Edgartown Fire Chief Antone Bettencourt Dies

Edgartown leaders acknowledged the contributions of former fire chief Antone A. (Tony) Bettencourt, who died Tuesday at the age of 78.

State Report Urges Immediate Action to Slow Ocean Acidification

A sweeping new state report on ocean acidification recommends legislators take immediate steps to mitigate the impacts on the state aquaculture industry.

Edgartown Sets Hearing Date for Cape Pogue Ban

Edgartown selectmen set Feb. 23 at four p.m. for an informal public hearing on a proposed anchoring ban in Cape Pogue this summer.

Pages