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.

After Lengthy Negotiations, School Committee Inks New Teacher Contract

The All-Island School Committee signed new contracts covering teachers and educational support personnel for the next three years.

Aquinnah Select Board Rebuffs Howes House Funding Formula

The Aquinnah select board Thursday pushed back against a proposed agreement amongst the up-Island towns to split evenly costs of an $8 million renovation to the Howes House.

County Renews Effort to Change Treasurer Position

After failing at the ballot box two years ago, the Dukes County Commission took steps Wednesday to again attempt to change the role of county treasurer from an elected to an appointed government position.

Milky Way and Meteors Tonight

With clear skies viewers tonight have a terrific view of the stars of autumn and maybe a shooting star.

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