Martha's Vineyard Latest News
‘It’s deeper than just art’
Members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) have denounced the cultural appropriation of wampum by non-native craftspeople. Island Wampum owner Phoenix Rogers recently changed the name of ... Read full article
Oak Bluffs closes Vineyard Avenue for Halloween
Vineyard Avenue will be closed off to vehicle traffic this year on Halloween night by order of the board of selectmen. In an email to selectmen, Oak Bluffs health agent Meegan Lancaster expressed ... Read full article
Alessandra Hagerty joins The Times
The MV Times is pleased to welcome Alessandra Hagerty to the ad sales team. Alessandra is a graduate of Stonehill College, where she earned a business/communications degree. Before joining us here at ... Read full article
Will Eugene Jemison join Tisbury PD?
Local Black Lives Matter activist Eugene Langston Jemison has entered discussions with Tisbury Police Chief Mark Saloio about receiving police training and joining the Tisbury Police Department. While ... Read full article
Backyard Taco warned for violating COVID protocols
Backyard Taco in Edgartown could face suspension of its liquor license if it has any more violations of social distancing and mask-wearing protocols, the board of selectmen warned Tuesday night. Zared ... Read full article
MVBA calls for stop to DRI changes
The Martha’s Vineyard Builders Association (MVBA) is calling on its members to put a halt to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission from implementing new thresholds to its development of regional impact ... Read full article
’Small glitch’ behind erroneous ballot info
Something is amiss with an unspecified number of ballots being mailed to Oak Bluffs voters. When Oak Bluffs resident Rob Gatchell received his mail-in ballot, the instructions mailed with it noted the ... Read full article
More ferry trips diverted from Oak Bluffs
The following trips departing or arriving in Oak Bluffs have been diverted to Vineyard Haven. M/V NANTUCKET to Woods Hole 3:45PM M/V NANTUCKET from Woods Hole 5:00PM M/V NANTUCKET to Woods Hole 6:15PM ... Read full article
Montessori school closed Tuesday
Updated 10 am The Vineyard Montessori School (VMS) will be closed Tuesday due to concerns about students’ possible exposure to a person with COVID-19, according to an email sent by Deborah ... Read full article
Ridin’ with Biden parade makes cross-Island ride
Wanting to raise awareness, encourage voting, and show support, a group of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris supporters took to the streets Saturday afternoon during a Ridin’ with Biden parade. The lively ... Read full article