Monthly Archives: September 2024
Engine problems led to SSA cancellations
An engine problem on the Steamship Authority ferry Nantucket led to trip cancellations on the Vineyard route last Thursday.
The issue arose with the cancellation...
State Police investigating Aquinnah vandalism
Aquinnah neighbors are on edge after recent instances of destructive vandalism and graffiti occurred at homes, public roads, and the private West Chop Club.
Some...
Vineyard schools see improvements in MCAS results
State education officials released the most recent results from standardized testing on Tuesday, and it shows Island public schools have made improvements.
The starkest contrast...
SSA construction pushing Seastreak to Oak Bluffs
The next phase of the Steamship Authority’s pier replacement project is pushing Seastreak to try continuing its Martha’s Vineyard route via Oak Bluffs rather...
Nantucket group pushes wind challenge to Supreme Court
The Nantucket anti-offshore-wind organization ACK for Whales is pushing a lawsuit targeting the Vineyard Wind project to the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Monday, the group...
MVRHS field hockey showing grit
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School varsity field hockey team, coming off a winless season last year, is showing promise. Under the guidance of...
Up-Island Council on Aging: October 2024
Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-2896
friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org
There’s always something happening at the Howes House! We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30...
Edgartown Council on Aging: October 2024
Edgartown Council on Aging
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St.
508-627-4368
edgartowncoa.com
Weekly Events
Monday
9 am: Chair Yoga with Jennifer
12:30 pm: Bridge
2 pm: Nordic Walking Group
Tuesday
...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: October 2024
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
21 Wamsutta Ave.
508-693-4509, ext. 3
oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging
We are closed on Monday, Oct. 14.
Weekly Exercise, In-person and Zoom
Monday
9 am, Exercise with Patience Campbell...
Tisbury Council on Aging: October 2024
Tisbury Senior Center
34 Pine Tree Road, Vineyard Haven
508-696-4205
tisburyma.gov/council-aging
The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Weekly Activities
Mondays
9:30 - 10:30 am,...
M.V. Center for Living: October 2024
M.V. Center for Living, the Island’s Dementia and Caregiver Support Network
508-939-9440
lesliec@mvcenter4living.org
mvcenter4living.org
M.V. Center for Living will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of...
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard: October 2024
A summer of growth and community at Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard
As the leaves begin to turn, we at Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard (HAMV) reflect...
SHINE: October 2024
SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)
Barnstable County Regional SHINE office
shine@capecod.gov
774-243-2953
capecod.gov/departments/human-services/initiatives/shine
Are you ready for Medicare Open Enrollment? SHINE can help!
Open enrollment is Oct....
CORE Senior Services: October 2024
CORE senior services
508-693-7900, ext. 210
mvcommunityservices.org
Counseling, Outreach and Referral for the Elderly (CORE) at M.V. Community Services works with at-risk and mostly home-bound seniors in...
Noteworthy 55+: October 2024
Community Programs
Senior Luncheons are back at MVRHS
Monthly senior luncheons at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s Culinary Arts dining room are every second Thursday. Join...
Veterans’ Corner: October 2024
The Dukes County Veterans Service Department serves the veterans of all seven towns within Dukes County. The Veterans Service Officer helps veterans obtain all...
Sidney Brock Morris
Sidney Brock Morris died peacefully at his home on Chappaquiddick Island on July 9, 2024, after a long healing journey. He was 75, and...
Vineyard Wind’s nighttime lights still visible
Editor’s note: This story was published and reported by the Nantucket Current on Sept. 10. We are co-publishing with the Current’s permission, as we...
Vineyard Wind contractor announcing hundreds of layoffs
The contractor hired by Vineyard Wind to install 62 turbines south of the Island is reporting significant financial losses amid damages to turbine blades...
Ronald Forrester
Ronald Forrester, 79, of Vineyard Haven passed away on Sept. 17, 2024, at his home.
A complete obituary will appear in a laterr edition of...