Tisbury Firefighters Quickly Quell Blaze at Rocco’s Pizza

A minor fire at Rocco’s Pizzeria in the Tisbury Marketplace Tuesday did no damage to the building, Tisbury fire chef Greg Leland told the Gazette Wednesday morning.

Vineyard Voters Back Markey, O’Connor in Senate Primary Race

In an unusual state primary Tuesday, Martha’s Vineyard voters strong backed Democratic incumbent Sen. Edward Markey and Republican attorney Kevin O’Connor over their challengers.

Chilmark Delays Selectmen's Meeting to Thursday

Chilmark has delayed its regularly scheduled Tuesday selectmen’s meeting until Thursday, citing an "unstable internet connection".

Federal Grant Aids Airport Master Plan

The Martha’s Vineyard Airport will receive $366,016 in grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Edgartown Set to Start Reopening Town Hall

The first floor of the Edgartown town hall is finally set to reopen by appointment only on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Tisbury Waterways Announces Awards

Tisbury Waterways, Inc., has announced more than $6,500 in awards for water quality programs and education.

Slow Day at the Polls for State Primary Election Tuesday

A slow dribble of Island voters — readied with masks, hand sanitizer and yoga mats — headed to the polls Tuesday for the state primary election, with tight races for the junior senate seat topping both sides of the ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at stations across the Island.

Permanent Endowment Grant Deadline Nears

Sept. 15 is the application deadline for grants from the Permanent Endowment for Martha's Vineyard.

Finding Comfort at the Window's Edge

As I work at home during the pandemic I’ve become attuned to the rhythm of the neighborhood.

Third SSA Employee Tests Positive in Runup to Labor Day Weekend

A third Steamship Authority employee in the past four days has tested positive for Covid-19, causing reverberations throughout the entire ferry service.

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