Martha's Vineyard Latest News
MVC signs off on Hob Knob denial
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission gave a final written decision denying the Hob Knob project. The project was denied in a close 7-5 vote in February after several public hearings and multiple redesigns ... Read full article
Right Fork Diner will not reopen
After 15 years, the Right Fork Diner, the popular Katama Airfield eatery, will not reopen this year. Speaking to The Times by phone Friday, diner owner Jamie Langley said she will not be submitting a ... Read full article
Initiative seeks to tackle food waste
In response to the environmental and financial costs of exporting food waste off-Island, the Food Waste Initiative is advocating for investment in local composting infrastructure. In a virtual chat ... Read full article
Airport continues PFAS monitoring
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission is continuing to work with consulting and engineering firm, Tetra Tech, to monitor private wells for per- and poly-fluoralalkyl substances (PFAS), and treat ... Read full article
Citgo tank project hits bump in the road
Updated 4/9 Tisbury banned a contractor from using Beach Street Extension to run a pump hose out to the harbor Thursday until steps were taken to lessen the impact of the contractor’s bridge over a ... Read full article
The Queen of Dairy opens its doors
Manager Max Celeste said not much was different from last year aside from new Dilly Bar packaging and new Blizzard flavors like frosted animal cookie. While he opened later than usual, Celeste said it ... Read full article
Three finalists in the running for West Tisbury fire chief
The search for an individual to succeed West Tisbury Fire Chief Manuel Estrella III has boiled down to three finalists, two of whom are West Tisbury firefighters. Fire Capt. Marques Rivers and Deputy ... Read full article
West Tisbury select board authorizes warrants
At a short meeting Wednesday, the West Tisbury select board unanimously approved a 48-article annual town meeting warrant and a one-article special town meeting warrant. The annual town meeting is ... Read full article
O.B. hires Nelson Wirtz as new fire chief
The Oak Bluffs select board chose W.F. Nelson Wirtz as the town’s next fire chief at a meeting Tuesday. A career firefighter for the past 25 years, Wirtz is currently a captain with the Chatham Fire ... Read full article
Goodbyes for Dhakir Warren
School officials bid a warm farewell to Dhakir Warren Monday night at a meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard High School Committee. Warren, the high school’s administrator of student affairs, was recently ... Read full article