News Briefs
Open and Affirming
July 4, 2024
The Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard voted unanimously on June 23 to become an Open and Affirming Church, embracing a welcoming covenant.
Recent Island Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending June 28
July 4, 2024
Noa Meyer and Edward Minoff purchased 0 Old Field Road in Aquinnah from Kathryn R. Ham Trust, Cold Fusion Realty Trust, Susan E. Jenson Trust and Mandrake Realty Trust for $1,800,000 on June 25.
Peases Point Improvement Plan Approved by Select Board
July 4, 2024
The Edgartown Select Board Monday approved a plan to renovate a section of Peases Point Way and Church street in an attempt to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Buzzards Bay Man Indicted in Alleged West Tisbury Stabbing
July 4, 2024
A Dukes County grand jury last week indicted Joseph Feliciano after he was arrested for stabbing a man in the eye in May.
Boaters Asked to Slow Down After Whales Seen South of the Vineyard
June 28, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Friday enacted a slow zone through July 12 to protect the critically endangered species.
Green Room Gives Back
June 27, 2024
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Green Room is giving back to three different Martha’s Vineyard charities.
Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending June 21
June 27, 2024
Complete Package LLC purchased 25 Old Farm Road in Chilmark from Hallett Lane LLC for $3,473,000 on June 21.
Creative Living Award Nominations Opens
June 27, 2024
Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Creative Living Award.
Osprey Nest Causes Thousands to Lose Power in Oak Bluffs
updated June 27, 2024
Eversource reported power lines down on County Road at about 8 p.m., causing about 2,400 customers to lose electricity.
Oak Bluffs Dedicates an Extra $275,000 to Housing Projects
June 26, 2024
The Oak Bluffs select board approved $200,000 for the Southern Tier project and $75,000 for a veterans housing proposal Tuesday. Both saw rising costs associated with the pre-construction phase.
MVC Issues Islandwide Survey
June 26, 2024
The 12-question survey is aimed at getting a better understanding of residents’ thoughts on community issues and services.
MVC Opens Hearing on Family Subdivision
June 24, 2024
The Marthas’s Vineyard Commission week opened a hearing last week on Chilmark landowner Susan Eddy’s plans to subdivide her Welles Way property for family use.