Businesses

November 26, 1954

Main Street Changes

Vineyard Gazette
Vincent’s Paper Store in Vineyard Haven, for generations a landmark at the corner of Main and Center streets, is about to be moved to the Call Block, so called, the location of the summer shop know
Tisbury History
Businesses
Vineyard Haven businesses
December 18, 1981

Merchants and Churches Work Together On a Christmas Program for Edgartown

Holly Higinbotham
One shopkeeper says she senses more enthusiasm and gaiety among shoppers, and a local innkeeper appreciates the way people don’t seem to be rushing through the holidays.
Christmas in Edgartown
Christmas
Businesses
Edgartown Board of Trade
March 9, 2017

Cronig's Celebrates 100 Years of Feeding the Vineyard Community

Louisa Hufstader
When Sam Cronig and his three brothers opened their Vineyard Haven market in March 1917, the world was still at war in Europe.
Cronigs Market Celebrates 100 Years
Cronigs Market
Businesses
Tisbury History
July 1, 2021

Main Streets Are Buzzing As Businesses Bounce Back

Aliyah Walker, Kate Dario
A year after the pandemic shuttered downtowns, causing ripples of worry about possible lasting impacts on the Island economy, business is bouncing back.
Businesses

2017

June 15, 2017

Tea Lane Associates: Fifty Years of Women Leading the Way

Heather Hamacek
Businesses
Tea Lane Associates
Tea Lane Associates began 50 years ago with force and chutzpah. With Eleanor D. Pearlson and Julia Green Sturges at the helm it was a potent combination.
June 15, 2017

Edgartown Dairy Queen Has New Ownership

Vivian Ewing
Dairy Queen
Businesses

The Edgartown Dairy Queen is in new hands, with longtime owners Antone (Tony) and Erika Bettencourt selling the Upper Main street business to the Celeste family.

May 26, 2017

Barnes Estate Finds: Antiques and Classic Cars to Drive Them Home

Heather Hamacek
Businesses
For some 60 years, Clarence A. (Trip) Barnes 3rd has been collecting things. He filled trailers, and trucks, and buildings with items from purchasing estates and giveaways and house clean-outs.
May 22, 2017

Rosewater Brings Adventurous Spirit to New Edgartown Liquor Store

Heather Hamacek
Businesses

The newest liquor store in Edgartown focuses on craft beer, select wines and high end liquor.

May 4, 2017

New Faces, Familiar Faces at Menemsha Market

Heather Hamacek
Menemsha
Businesses
After five years away, Kevin and Liz Oliver are returning to run the Menemsha Market with their four kids in tow. The Olivers ran the market for 16 seasons, and Liz's family managed it for 32 seasons.
April 22, 2017

New Owners, New Location for Tivoli Paint

Heather Hamacek
Businesses

Tivoli Paint in Vineyard Haven has new owners. Diego and Andora Avansini said they have always envisioned owning a business together. The store will relocate to 426 State Road.

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