Community Services Celebrates Opening of New Campus
On Friday, hundreds gathered to help officially open the new Martha’s Vineyard Community Services building.
MVC Denies Katama Meadows
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted Thursday night to deny the Katama Meadows subdivision in Edgartown, dealing the Utah-based land owners their latest defeat in nearly a decade of efforts to develop the 54-acre property they purchased for $6.6 million in 2017.
Derby Heads Into the Final Weekend
The 81st Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, which concludes on Saturday at the final weigh-in, has been notable for some sluggish days at the weigh-in station but also some record catches.
Calls for New Bedford Service Gain Support of Steamship GM
Alex Krsyka, who took over leadership of the Steamship in January, said Tuesday that he wanted to see New Bedford become a regular ferry destination like Hyannis, and was ready to dig into the potential of the idea.
Community Services Names New CEO
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services has chosen Scott Turton, its two-time interim CEO, as its next chief executive officer.
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Grants Awarded to Combat Pollution and Climate Change
Nearly half a million dollars in regional environmental grants were awarded on Thursday to three organizations working to manage the impact of climate change, pollution…
Anonymous Donor Give $3 Million to Planned Indigenous Shelter
An anonymous donor gifted $3 million to Kinship Heals, bringing the nonprofit a step closer to realizing its vision for Aquinnah Headwaters, a shelter and…
Taking Steps to Stop Hunger
Sunday marks the 36th annual Martha’s Vineyard CROP Hunger Walk, a three-mile walk to raise money to fight hunger on the Island and around the…
Boston Man Charged in Alleged Rape at State Police Barracks
Edward Joseph Brown, 27, entered the not guilty plea during a virtual hearing in the Edgartown District Court on Tuesday. Prosecutors claim that Mr. Brown…
Airport Fitness Celebrates 30 Years
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Airport Fitness Center will mark its 30th anniversary with a party at the club from 5 to 8 p.m.
Aquinnah Hires New Police Chief
The Aquinnah select board chose a former patrol officer to succeed police Chief Randhi Belain in leading the Island’s smallest police department.
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Play Ball
The first game of Base Ball (National) ever played in this village came off last Saturday afternoon, between the “Regulars” and “True Blues,” both of this town.










