Omicron Variant Boosters Now Available

Covid vaccine boosters specific to the omicron variant are now available by appointment at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

CROP Hunger Walk Takes Place Oct. 16

The 32nd annual CROP Hunger Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16.

First Quarter Moon

Tonight, you’ll see a crescent moon low in southern sky after sunset. The moon is moving through the constellation Scorpius, the mythological scorpion and in the nights ahead will pass two bright planets.

The first quarter moon appears Monday night and it is in the zodiacal constellation Sagitarius hugging the southern sky. Sagittarius is known by astronomers as the center of our galaxy, the center of the Milky Way.

MCAS Scores Reveal A Return to Normalcy

Three years after the pandemic upended established learning curriculums, Martha's Vineyard public school students have turned in a solid performance on statewide testing.

Hunting Season Begins With Burgeoning Deer Population

As bow hunting season is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 3 the question of what to do about the increasing deer numbers is much on people's minds.

For Small Businesses, Staying Afloat Is Harder than Ever

Small business owners offered many variations on a single theme: it is hard to build a business in a seasonal economy where expenses are rising and labor supply dwindling, even when demand is as strong as ever.

Edgartown Appoints Affordable Housing Representative

The Edgartown select board appointed Hon. Cornelius J. Moriarty to the role of affordable housing representative on the Community Preservation Committee.

West Tisbury Looks To Repair Affordable Housing Dust-Up

The West Tisbury select board intervened this week to try and get a town-sponsored affordable housing project at 401 State Road back on track.

Land Bank Revenues

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $368,000 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Leaning Into Laughter Is Always Good Advice

I don’t think anyone here would be the least bit surprised to learn that my resume reads like it was written by an entire neighborhood.

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