Island Sees Brisk Voter Turnout as Mid-Term Elections Galvanize Country

Turnout was brisk all day at polling places around the Island as Martha’s Vineyard voters joined Americans across the country by casting ballots in the closely-watched 2022 midterm elections. Polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight.

Voting Locations By Town

In-person voting is open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. in all six Island towns Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polling locations are included below.

Rural Scholars Find Gaps in Services for Homebound Seniors

Better communication, more collaboration and new training programs are all needed to improve services for elderly Islanders who are homebound, a new report from the Rural Scholars has found.

Martha’s Vineyard Center for Education and Training Awarded Nonprofit of the Year

MV Center for Education and Training (MVCET) has been awarded the Nonprofit of the Year 2022 Award for outstanding businesses by SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands.

Vineyard Skaters Earn Medals

Vineyard skaters earned their stripes — and medals — at the Vineyard Open Figure Skating Competition at the MV Arena on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Shell Station Owner Takes Over Depot Market Lease

Management of the Edgartown Shell and Depot Market has changed hands, after owner Lou Paciello decided not to renew his contract with longtime lease holders Paul Hakala and Terri Lee.

Boys Advance, Girls End Their Season in Weekend of Soccer Playoffs

A decisive shutout for the Vineyard boys that showcased an unsung defense and a bittersweet loss for the girls that capped a strong season were the benchmarks of the weekend as the early rounds of high school soccer playoffs got underway.

MVC Closes Hearings on Marina Project, North Bluff Roundabout

With the meeting running late, the commission delayed its decision on the Meshacket Commons affordable housing development in Edgartown.

Details Emerge on Stillpoint Project in West Tisbury

A proposed arts and humanities center in West Tisbury would play host to classes, discussion space and weddings, drawing support and questions during an MVC hearing Thursday.

Jeff Norton, Former Longtime Edgartown Moderator, Dies at 84

Philip J. (Jeffrey) Norton Jr., the longtime Edgartown town moderator who had led town meetings with a deft hand and dry wit for 43 years, died Saturday at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

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