News Briefs
Coast Guard Reschedules Safe Boating Class
January 30, 2024
The Coast Guard Auxiliary on Martha's Vineyard has rescheduled its new boating safety class called Suddenly in Command to Saturday, Feb. 10.
Cultural Council Awards Local Grants
January 30, 2024
The Martha's Vineyard Cultural Council has announced its 2024 grants to support projects that improve quality of life for Island residents by promoting excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.
Contra Dance for the Grange Hall
January 30, 2024
Vineyard Preservation Trust will hold an evening of contra dancing at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Please Adopt Us
January 24, 2024
This week's featured pet is Jerry, a four-year-old, male black and white cat.
Public Hearing Continued for Affordable Housing Project
January 23, 2024
The West Tisbury planning board deferred a special permit for the long-planned affordable housing project at 401 State Road.
Food and Wine Festival Announces Dates
January 23, 2024
The Martha's Vineyard Food and Wine, traditionally a fall event, will be held this year in June.
MVC Approves Balanced Budget
January 19, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week approved a $2.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025.
North Water Street Home Reconstruction Can Continue
January 19, 2024
Construction on the historic home at 114 North Water street halted August 30 when building inspector Reade Milne noticed the house was being demolished far beyond what had been permitted.
Red House Presents Film Screening
January 19, 2024
The Red House Peer Recovery Support Center will hold a special fundraising film screening at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center on Sunday, Feb. 4.
High School Presents Musical Twelfth Night
January 18, 2024
Performers from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School will transport audience members to the magical island of Illyria during their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night.
Chilmark Looks to Move Forward on Peaked Hill Project
January 18, 2024
The Peaked Hill Pastures affordable housing development has been in process for years now, with a planning board subcommittee initiating work on the concept back in 2018.
Film Festival Submissions Open
January 18, 2024
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival invites Island filmmakers to submit to Vineyard Shorts, a special showcase to be screened at the annual festival.