Coalition Forms to Try Again for Housing Bank

For the second time in as many years, a grass roots coalition to form a Martha’s Vineyard housing bank has begun to take hold on the Island —this time joining at least six other communities across the commonwealth.

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Hospital Announces Start of Vaccine Clinics

Covid-19 vaccinations for Islanders 75 and over are set to begin Monday, Feb. 1, hospital officials said, although widespread confusion remains around the state’s slow-moving vaccination rollout.

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MVC Energy Policy Sparks Questions in Edgartown Over Control of the Grid

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission aired its new energy policy in front of the Edgartown selectmen Monday.

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Amid Criticism, Governor Steps Up Vaccine Rollout Statewide

Hoping to galvanize the state’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout, Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Monday that phase two of the state’s plan would begin on Feb 1.

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Vineyard Wind Seeks to Jump Start Federal Review

Vineyard Wind announced Monday it was requesting federal review of the plan to build the nation’s first industrial-scale wind farm 15 miles south of the Vineyard.

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MVC Approves Budget, Keeps an Eye on Mill House Renovation

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved a $1.8 million fiscal year 2022 budget with little fanfare on Thursday night, inking a 1.8 per cent increase in total operating expenses.

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Edgartown Neighbors Rail Against Hotel Expansions

Two Edgartown hotel redevelopment proposals kept the Martha’s Vineyard Commission busy Thursday, as neighbors railed against increasing commercial development.

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Dallas-Based Safe Harbor Marinas in Talks to Buy Prime Marina

Prime Marina is in negotiations to sell its entire Martha’s Vineyard business operation to Safe Harbor Marinas, a large and growing owner of boat yards across the U.S.

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Governor Lifts Early Closing Requirement; Priority Vaccinations Proceed

Restaurants and other businesses will be allowed to stay open past 9:30 p.m. starting Monday, Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday.

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Real Estate Market Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales for 2020

Real estate sales on Martha's Vineyard soared past the $1 billion threshold for the first time in 2020, shattering previous records as a bull market for homes shows no sign of abating

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