New Nursery Faces MVC Scrutiny
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission raised concerns this week about stormwater runoff and nitrogen pollution from the new Jordan’s Nursery.
Girls Soccer Repeats Golden Anchor Win
The Battle of Atlantic on the playing fields of Nantucket saw tough competition all day but only the girls soccer team emerged victorious for the Vineyard on Saturday.
Rock Opera Has Many Vineyard Roots
A new rock opera that debuted this week at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge has strong Vineyard ties.
Edgartown Cove 40B Housing Project Sent to MVC
The Edgartown zoning board of appeals referred plans for a new housing development to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week despite the developer’s assertion that the Islandwide planning agency shouldn’t have jurisdiction over the project.
Islanders to Cast Their Ballots at Midterm Elections
Islanders will weigh in on the governor’s race, Massachusetts’ federal representation in Washington, D.C. and an array of ballot questions at the midterm elections next week.
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Staying Vigilant to Stop Lanternfly Spread
As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Northeast, officials are looking to keep tabs on the Island to stop any infestation before…
Going Back in Time for Creativity
Throughout the fall, the Vineyard Preservation Trust has been inviting third and fourth grade students to travel back in time with them as part of…
Historic Needlepoint Rug Returns to Felix Neck
A few weeks ago, a needlepoint rug auctioned off in 1976 to benefit Felix Neck returned to the nature organization.
Island Sports Pride Is on the Line
The Island Cup and Golden Anchor trophies will be on the line this weekend during the annual Battle in the Atlantic.
Magazine Names New Editor
Nicole Fullin has been named editor of Martha’s Vineyard Magazine, the 41-year-old award-winning magazine owned by the Vineyard Gazette Media Group.
Steamship Considers Outside Assessment of New Reservation System
The Steamship Authority is looking to bring in an outside company to see if its plan to roll out a new reservation system is plausible…
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Halloween Happens
From the October 27, 1995 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: To a number of Vineyard residents, Halloween is no small observance. At Shirley’s Hardware in Vineyard Haven, the staff treat the annual day of Hallow’s Eve as a big event.










