Monthly Archives: November 2018
Taxing situation for Playhouse
To the Editor:
Writing respectfully as treasurer of Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, I would like to make known to our thousands of audience members and many...
Scarce bay scallops are costly
Last year the Vineyard bay scallop harvest boomed. Prices hovered around $20 per pound. Not so this year. Bay scallops are scant, and at...
When you can’t eat one more turkey sandwich …
It was a few days before Thanksgiving, and I was scrolling through my Facebook feed. In between the latest annoying political posts, dog photos,...
Tensions grow, union talks continue for VTA drivers
A group of Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) bus drivers delivered a petition to Darren Morris, general manager of Transit Connection Inc., the VTA’s private...
Whale has historic tale
Updated Nov. 26
A colorful, floral-patterned fiberglass whale sculpture, which for years was located near Hinckley’s on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven, was moved several...
Deer hunting season is in full swing
Updated Nov. 27
At the end of opening day of shotgun season for deer, hunters congregated at the deer check-in station near the Martha’s Vineyard...
Two ferry trips canceled by Steamship Authority
The following trips have been canceled by the Steamship Authority due to weather conditions:
MV KATAMA 8:35 am Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven
MV KATAMA 9:50...
Clam dredger hits reef near Cuttyhunk
The 92-foot clam dredger Wando River grounded on Sow and Pigs Reef off Cuttyhunk Friday afternoon, Coast Guard officials said. The grounding may have...
Made on MVY: Austin Designs
Austin Designs is an independent company owned by Rachel Austin Baumrin, designer and builder of handmade goods. Each piece is a unique, original work,...
Made on MVY: Refabulous Decor
In 2014, Anne-Marie Eddy opened up Refabulous Decor on Beach Road Extension in Vineyard Haven after her creativity got the best of her. What...
Made on MVY: Island Alpaca Co.
The Island Alpaca Co. gift shop invites you to browse a large variety of quality alpaca products, including yarn and luxurious garments, many crafted...
Made on MVY: Thomas Bena’s One Big Home
Join the discussion. See the film that screened at both the National Gallery of Art and the National Building Museum. Entirely shot on Martha’s...
Evamae L. Magee
Evamae L. Magee, 93, a resident of Windemere Nursing Home, died on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, after some medical issues....
Made on MVY: Ingrid Goff-Maidoff
Poet and artist Ingrid Goff-Maidoff has been delighting Vineyard visitors with her beautiful collection of inspiring books, cards, ornaments, and gifts for more than...
Steamship Authority consultant’s report delayed
The independent consultant’s report on the Steamship Authority had been expected Wednesday but is now delayed, Steamship Authority general manager Robert Davis told the...
New stop signs in Menemsha
Chilmark residents can expect to see a new stop sign at the corner of Basin and North roads.
At their meeting Tuesday evening, selectmen spoke...
Cape Light Compact seeks to electrify homes
Representatives from the Cape Light Compact (CLC) presented their three-year energy efficiency plan to the Aquinnah selectmen at a meeting Tuesday.
Maggie Downey, compact administrator...
Silent majority is heard from
To the Editor:
Both papers seemed to intimate before the override vote that more money for the Oak Bluffs Town Hall would pass without question....
Permitted guesthouse triggers legal melee
Updated November 21
John and Susan Zarba believe they are the target of a coordinated attack by the town and the water district over property...