Brian Dowd
Boards of health issue indoor mask advisory
The Martha’s Vineyard boards of health issued an indoor mask advisory Wednesday amidst increased risk of COVID transmission on the Island.
“In accordance with the...
Short term rental revenues smash records
When Gov. Charlie Baker signed the expanded rooms excise tax into law two years ago, cities and towns in Massachusetts knew revenues would increase,...
O.B. skeptical of town hall completion date
Atlantic Construction has set a November 9 completion date for construction of the new Oak Bluffs town hall, but town leaders say that’s wishful...
Comedy for a Cause with Seth Meyers
The DJ Henry Dream Fund is holding a Comedy for a Cause with Late Night host and seasonal resident Seth Meyers at the Tabernacle...
Trust taps Klein as chair
The Vineyard Trust has named John Klein as its new board chair.
Klein’s appointment was announced in a press release from the Trust on Tuesday...
Dreams made possible
The 43rd annual Possible Dreams Auction raised $180,000 Sunday night with a little help from Chilmark seasonal resident and “Late Night'' host Seth Meyers.
The...
MVC approves Harbor View expansion
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved modifications to the Harbor View Hotel’s development of regional impact (DRI) in a 9-5 vote Thursday night, which will...
Island Delta variant cases grow
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital confirmed that two additional COVID samples sent to the state epidemiologist from vaccinated individuals came back positive for the Delta...
Housing bank bill gets Beacon Hill hearing
The Coalition to Create the Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank (CCMVHB) is asking organizations, town boards, and committees, private citizens of all ages, and others...
Hospital reports cases of Delta variant
Updated July 22
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has confirmed that two cases of the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant have been detected on the Island.
Hospital...
Planning for a renewable energy future
Edgartown energy committee chair Alan Stahler informed the town’s select board Monday that the Island needs to increase its efforts to meet renewable energy...
Fully vaccinated and symptomatic cases reported
There were 16 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Martha’s Vineyard last week, including several individuals who were symptomatic even though they are fully...
Commission supports Housing Bank
Updated July 19
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission unanimously approved sending a letter to the Massachusetts state legislature in support of real estate transfer-fee legislation to...
Island sees COVID uptick
Updated July 16
Martha’s Vineyard is seeing an uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases this week after the boards of health reported more new cases in...
New tests show no lead at Kuehn’s Way
Groundwater wells at the Island Housing Trust’s (IHT) Kuehn's Way site were found to not contain any lead, according to a new report from...
Linda Carnegie can paint anything
If you’ve spent enough on the Martha’s Vineyard you’ve probably seen Linda Carnegie’s artwork.
She does large murals, intricate designs on furniture, portraits of houses,...
Oak Bluffs to explore day mooring fees
Change is on the horizon for Oak Bluffs Harbor after the select board directed the harbor advisory committee to begin exploring mooring fees for...
Michotek to end house call practice
After operating the Island’s only house call medical service for the past two and half years, Michael Michotek, M.D., is ending his practice amid...
Historic Edgartown home demolition withdrawn
The owners of the historic home at 189 Katama Road in Edgartown have withdrawn their demolition application following the Martha’s Vineyard Commission’s decision to...
Edgartown opens commercial shellfish season
The Edgartown select board approved the commercial shellfishing season in Edgartown Great Pond at the board’s meeting Monday.
The area open is south of Swan...