Détente Gets Approval to Continue Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining will remain in Nevin Square as the Edgartown select board voted Monday to allow Détente to continue its expanded outdoor seating permanently.

With Case Counts Low, Boards of Health End Expanded Weekly Reports

The Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported 20 positive cases of Covid-19 for the seven-day period ending April 2. The Vineyard remains classified as low risk.

Remembering John Phillips, a Friend to Island Anglers

I first met John Phillips when he stepped off the Steamship Authority ferry in Oak Bluffs almost three decades ago.

Oak Bluffs Select Board Candidates Speak on the Issues

Three candidates are running for one three-year seat on the Oak Bluffs select board. The Gazette emailed questions to the candidates. Responses appear in alphabetical order.

West Tisbury Select Board Candidates Express Their Views

Three candidates are seeking a one-year seat on the West Tisbury select board, left vacant by the recent death of Kent Healy. The Gazette emailed questions to the candidates. Their responses follow.

Release of H2B Visas Is Announced

A large allotment of H-2B work visas was announced by Rep. Bill Keating’s office last Thursday, easing some of the uncertainty among Island business owners about the summer work force, especially for returning workers.

Vineyard Tennis Teams Open Season With Clean Sweeps

The Vineyard tennis teams opened the season in a decisive way Friday, with both the girls and boys teams defeating their opponents from Lowell Catholic High School 5-0.

Respecting the Land Keeps Roots of Community Strong

Juli Vanderhoop, Aquinnah select board member and owner of Orange Peel Bakery, moved back to the Island 20 years ago for the community, she told a group of 30 people Friday at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.

Les Misérables Electrifies as Island Students Return to the Stage

Island families, music lovers and theatre buffs flocked to the Performing Arts Center over the weekend for the regional high school’s production of Les Misérables.

School Leaders Condemn Outburst at Oak Bluffs Planning Board Meeting

Martha’s Vineyard school leaders are strongly condemning an Island resident for his vulgar outburst at an Oak Bluffs planning board meeting Thursday evening.

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