Martha's Vineyard Latest News
Breaking: Cell tower case against MVC, AT&T dismissed
In a 36-page ruling Superior Court Judge Paul Wilson dismissed a lawsuit brought by Dana and Robert Strayton against the Martha’s Vineyard Commission and AT&T over the lawfulness of a cell tower ... Read full article
Edgartown approves second summer of outdoor dining
Edgartown restaurants will be able to offer outdoor dining this summer, following last season’s successful (yet unexpected) test run. At a meeting of the Edgartown select board Monday, board members ... Read full article
Coogan: ‘It’s time for somebody else to pick up the ball’
After 18 years on the Oak Bluffs board of selectmen, Greg Coogan is ready to step away and not seek re-election in the spring. Coogan grew up visiting the Island in the summer months, staying at a ... Read full article
NAACP celebrates women of color on Martha’s Vineyard
An online program celebrating Black history and women’s history on Martha’s Vineyard featured a discussion with two influential women who have made it their life’s work to combat inequality and ... Read full article
Fernandes files forest, wind bills
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, has taken steps to ensure the superintendent of the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest has a place to live. Housing played a decisive role in former ... Read full article
Following weeks of decline, Island sees COVID spike
After weeks of decline, the Island is now seeing a surge of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 47 cases reported by the Martha’s Vineyard boards of health between March 21 and March 27. The 47 confirmed ... Read full article
Oak Bluffs says goodbye to Whritenour
Oak Bluffs town officials gathered Friday to send off longtime town administrator Robert Whritenour, who was hired as the Yarmouth town administrator in January. Town officials from the Fire, EMS, ... Read full article
Breaker repair returns Island Home to service
Update March 29 The Steamship Authority’s largest ferry was sidelined most of the day Sunday because of a mechanical issue. The vessel failed to take its early morning crossing to Vineyard Haven, and ... Read full article
Update: Island Home returns after missing several crossings
Update 4:30 pm The Steamship Authority’s largest ferry was sidelined into Sunday afternoon because of a mechanical issue. It returned to service for its 3:45 pm run, SSA spokesman Sean Driscoll told ... Read full article
SSA board okays special piling materials
At a special one-item meeting Wednesday, March 24, the Steamship Authority board voted unanimously to approve a $173,552 change order for the $53 million waterside portion of the Woods Hole Terminal ... Read full article