Vineyard Haven

  • Tour groups check out the new cafeteria space.
    Tour groups check out the new cafeteria space.
    Ray Ewing
  • Tisbury school students cut the ribbon.
    Tisbury school students cut the ribbon.
    Ray Ewing
  • The big moment.
    The big moment.
    Ray Ewing
  • The new art room is a highlight.
    The new art room is a highlight.
    Ray Ewing
  • A series of graphics grace murals across the school.
    A series of graphics grace murals across the school.
    Ray Ewing
  • Educational maps lighten the hallways.
    Educational maps lighten the hallways.
    Ray Ewing
  • John Custer is a happy customer.
    John Custer is a happy customer.
    Ray Ewing
  • ELL teacher Lizzy Bradley is excited for the new building.
    ELL teacher Lizzy Bradley is excited for the new building.
    Ray Ewing
  • Fourth grade teacher Meredith Goldthwait leads a tour group.
    Fourth grade teacher Meredith Goldthwait leads a tour group.
    Ray Ewing
  • The walkway spans over the cafeteria.
    The walkway spans over the cafeteria.
    Ray Ewing
  • New gym is nearly complete.
    New gym is nearly complete.
    Ray Ewing
  • New construction meets old building.
    New construction meets old building.
    Ray Ewing
  • Exposed brick in the cafeteria seen from the walkway.
    Exposed brick in the cafeteria seen from the walkway.
    Ray Ewing
  • Superintendent Richard Smith gets a look at the new school.
    Superintendent Richard Smith gets a look at the new school.
    Ray Ewing
  • Every floor has a library/media center space.
    Every floor has a library/media center space.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • A third grade classroom is decorated for Halloween.
    A third grade classroom is decorated for Halloween.
    Ray Ewing
  • Tour groups cross the walkway.
    Tour groups cross the walkway.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing

News

Library Spending Heads to Tisbury Town Meeting Next Week
A projected borrowing request for more than $8 million to overhaul and expand the Vineyard Haven Public Library has been trimmed to $4.8 million after contractors’ bids were finalized this month.
Vineyard Haven Revels in Holiday Cheer
Downtown Vineyard Haven’s monthly First Friday event ballooned into a three-day Christmas party over the weekend, complete with two tree lightings and two visits from Santa Claus.
  • Monday, December 9, 2024 - 4:20pm
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Vineyard Haven Library Seeks Funding for Major Renovation
The library’s elected board of trustees is asking Tisbury voters to approve a Proposition 2 1/2 override for up to $8.8 million in borrowing for the project, which includes building an addition for...

Celebrations

Welcome Leroy
Katie Chapman and Andy Chapman, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Leroy Charles Chapman, born on Nov. 18.
Greetings Sarah
Suellen DeJesus Furtado and Joao Furtado, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah DeJesus Furtado, born on Nov. 16.
Hello Gabriella
Amanda Gomes and Fillipi Gomes, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Justine Buzette Gomes, born on Oct. 2.

Obituaries

Richard T. Jennings, 83
Richard T. Jennings of Vineyard Haven died on Feb. 18.
  • Monday, February 19, 2024 - 5:37pm
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Summer Memorial for Gloria Wong
A memorial service for Gloria Wong of Vineyard Haven will be held on Sunday, July 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.

Covering Vineyard Haven

Louisa Hufstader
Reporter
lhufstader@vineyardgazette.com
508-627-4311 ext. 133
 

Nancy Gardella
Town Columnist
iklean@yahoo.com
508-627-0931