Martha's Vineyard Latest News
Weekend hours added at Island Post Offices
On Wednesday, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is expanding package pickup hours on the Island. In a press release, expanded weekend hours were announced. Here they are: Vineyard Haven Dutch ... Read full article
Aquinnah expands parking in town lot
Aquinnah selectmen voted to increase the parking capacity at the town lot from 70 cars to 90 cars, in order to better utilize the free space available in that area. Selectman Gary Haley said there is ... Read full article
O.B. looks at restructuring fire, EMS department
With their interim fire chief two months away from leaving, the town of Oak Bluffs is looking at once again restructuring the fire and EMS department. Meeting in person for the first time in nearly ... Read full article
Moped driver crashes into parked car on East Chop
A moped driver crashed into a parked car at 335 East Chop Drive Tuesday, sustaining minor injuries, according to police. According to a report filed by Oak Bluffs Police officer Damien Harris, the ... Read full article
MVRHS to hold graduation ceremony on Sunday
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 26, at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. Families are asked to arrive at 5:45 pm. Family ... Read full article
Sheriff deals with increase in accidental calls
The Dukes County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Communication Center, which processes all 911 calls for Martha’s Vineyard, has been experiencing a recent increase in accidental 911 calls. The ... Read full article
TestMV now offering online registration
Updated 5:10 pm On Wednesday, TestMV began offering online registration and appointment booking, as well as same-day testing, through a Quest Diagnostics website, according to a press release from ... Read full article
Vineyard Wind sails forward
Atlantic waters 14 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard are again poised to be the site of a milestone that potentially rivals Pennsylvania’s Oil Creek Valley in U.S. energy significance. In June, the U ... Read full article
It’s a coverup in Menemsha
Chilmark will require masks and face coverings at Menemsha — in the beach parking lot, in the area of the Home Port, and near the Coast Guard boathouse, among other high density locations. On Tuesday ... Read full article
Steamship Authority amends medical travel policy
In the wake of the medical ordeal of Billy Gazaille and Rachel Self, the Steamship Authority board voted unanimously Tuesday to amend its medical travel policy to better accommodate family members and ... Read full article