Airport Traffic Sees an October Jump

In a surprise turnaround, traffic coming to the Martha’s Vineyard Airport was up 16.2 per cent in October compared to October of 2019 — a stark contrast to past months which had seen precipitous plummets in airport business.

Chilmark Looks to Take Harder Line to Combat Coronavirus Spread

Chilmark selectmen created a plan for a coronavirus public awareness campaign at an emergency meeting with the board of health Thursday.

Tabernacle Needs New Roof

Members of the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association told selectmen on Tuesday that the famed Tabernacle's roof has now reached the end of its useful life and is in need of a replacement.

Leonids Meteor Shower

A relatively small meteor shower, the Leonids takes place on the evening of Monday, Nov. 16 and into the early morning of the next day.

2020 Election Results

The Gazette will be updating vote tallies from the six Martha’s Vineyard towns and the town of Gosnold as we receive them.

Tisbury Designated As High Risk Community for Covid Spread

Tisbury has been designated a high-risk community by the state Department of Public Health after reporting 30 positive coronavirus cases in the past two weeks.

MV Hospital CEO Makes Top 50 in Statewide Ranking

Denise Schepici, president and CEO of Martha's Vineyard Hospital, was named #43 on a list of the top 100 women leading businesses in Massachusetts.

Steamship Employee on Vineyard Route Tests Positive

A Steamship Authority employee who works on the Martha’s Vineyard route has tested positive for Covid-19. The employee last worked on Monday.

Scientists Grapple With Levels of Cyanobacteria in Coastal Ponds

When Dr. Jim Haney, a professor of biological science at the University of New Hampshire, first saw the results of cyanobacteria sampling from six of the Island's coastal ponds, he thought there had been a mistake.

Schools Report Six New Cases, But Reopening Process to Stay on Track

Martha's Vineyard schools reported six new cases Thursday. Superintendent Matt D'Andrea said in a letter to parents that in-person learning would continue.

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