Monthly Archives: February 2023
An aerial reunion
I was up at Terre and Scott Young’s farm off Lambert’s Cove Road to buy some fresh eggs and I was talking to Scott...
Land Bank welcomes agricultural lease proposals
In its effort to encourage local farming, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank has issued a number of request for proposals (RFP) for agricultural land...
‘Ferries Now’ will explore electric ferries
Come to the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center in Vineyard Haven on Friday, March 31, to learn more about electric ferries at the Ferries Now...
Jeep collides with dump truck on Lake Avenue
A silver Jeep Cherokee collided with a Preferred Services dump truck at the intersection of Lake and Kennebec Avenues in Oak Bluffs at around...
Rockin’ oysters
I was graced with two dozen gorgeous local oysters, which set my senses drooling in anticipation of my longtime favorite meal, Oysters Rockefeller. Having...
Ronald Louis DiOrio
Ronald Louis DiOrio, a longtime resident of Oak Bluffs, died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2023 in Warwick, R.I. He was 82.
He was born on...
Molly Joy Hargy
Molly Joy Hargy (Hathaway), age 55, a lifelong resident of Edgartown, died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.
Molly was born on May 31, 1967...
Sharon L. Barton
On Wednesday evening Feb. 8, 2023, Sharon L. (Cyr) Barton had a massive cerebral infarction at home. She was admitted to Rhode Island Hospital...
Paul Grunden
Paul Grunden died Feb. 16, 2023 at Falmouth Hospital. He was born in Lexington, Ky., to William and Loretta Grunden. The family lived in...
Jessie Benton
Jessie Benton, daughter of world-renowned artist Thomas Hart Benton, died surrounded by family in Los Angeles on Feb. 16, at the age of 83....
Steamship Authority issues snowy weather advisory
The Steamship Authority announced on Monday it may be facing weather-related service disruptions.
“The Steamship Authority is monitoring an upcoming period of winter weather that...
Conservation work underway for the Medicine Lots
The Nature Conservancy began work on its Medicine Lots property in West Tisbury to prepare for its habitat conservation, where rare wildlife and “frost...
Up-Island school budget revised
The Up-Island Regional School Committee rescinded and re-certified its fiscal year 2024 budget on Wednesday during a meeting with Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools business...
Officers elected for Democratic Council
The Democratic Council of Martha’s Vineyard (MV Dems) elected its new officers for 2023-25 last month.
Taking over the role of former chair Carla Cooper...
Thanks for the help
To the Editor:
On Thursday, Feb. 16, I had a run in with a deer on my Harley on Old County Road. The deer made...
Vineyard Preservation Trust gets special permit
After a long process, the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals awarded a special permit that will allow more events at Grange Hall.
Last week,...
Poster contest is open for 161st Ag fair
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society announced this month that it is now welcoming submissions for the 2023 fair poster contest.
Per the contest guidelines: All...
Navigator Homes and Hebrew SeniorLife announce collaboration
In a joint statement issued this week, the proposed senior facility Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard and Boston-based Hebrew SeniorLife announced their partnership in...
Who is in charge?
To the Editor:
I totally agree with Linda Smith's Letter to the Editor regarding the road construction. The stop sign near the hospital and at...
Real Estate Confidential: More room to roam
Real Estate Confidential is a biweekly chit-chat about new listings, sales, or other insider information on the Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate market, presented by...