The Martha's Vineyard Times
James Stern Zisson
James Stern Zisson, 72, of Palm Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2025. He is survived by his sons, Ethan (Alessandra) and...
Day of the Dead event proposed to fund cemetery fence
There's been some controversy over a fence at the West Tisbury Village Cemetery. The local historic district commission pushed back against a plan to...
Island Autism co-founder recognized
The co-founder of Island Autism has been recognized by a regional entity for her commitment to providing services to Vineyarders with disabilities.
The Cape and...
DCR should engage community on pine plan
To the Editor:
I am writing this letter to urge DCR to put the brakes on the clear-cutting of the white pine plantations in the...
Appreciation for former MVRHS teacher Murphy
To the Editor:
We recently learned of the passing of one of our leading faculty members, Barbara Murphy. In the 1980s and ’90s, Presidents George...
Appreciation for M.V. Cultural Council
To the Editor:
The Friends of the Up-Island Council on Aging sincerely thank the Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council (MVCC) for the grant they gifted the...
The High School View: Gender-neutral bathroom; School building project
Read the MVRHS High School View: 3-13-2025
The High School View is staffed and prepared entirely by students from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School,...
Girls hockey team awarded for sportsmanship
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School girls ice hockey team has been awarded the James F. Mulloy Ice Hockey Team Sportsmanship Award.
The honor, presented...
CAI to move out of Woods Hole
After months of uncertainty, the Cape and Islands radio station will be moving to a new location outside Woods Hole, although it will be...
League to host candidate forums
This town election season, the League of Women Voters is sponsoring public candidate forums ahead of voting in each Island town. Candidates will present...
Youth hockey team wins championship
It was an immaculate season for the Martha’s Vineyard, under-10 hockey team. The U10s went undefeated for a 23-0 record before taking home the...
Islander winter athletes recognized as all stars
As the Island’s high school athletes are gearing up for the spring season, the Cape and Islands League has recognized a number of Vineyard...
Joseph A. Costa
Joseph A. Costa of Vineyard Haven died peacefully, in the arms of his loving family, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was 94.
He was...
Richard Carr
Richard Arnold Carr (“Dick”) of Oak Bluffs quietly passed away at the age of 93 on March 2, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital,...
Court Report: March 10, 2025
March 10
Steven E. Lawrence, Vineyard Haven; 44, failed to stop/yield, operating motor vehicle with license suspended, arraigned and held, case closed.
Dwight A. Gardner, Vineyard...
Real Estate Transactions: March 3 – 7, 2025
Aquinnah
March 5, Otis Peter Jeffers III sold a parcel off 0 Moshup Trail to Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission for $5,355.
Edgartown
March 3, Melaney West...
Births
Oliver Joseph Reich
Julia Spinale and William Reich Jr. of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Oliver Joseph Reich, on Feb. 20, 2025,...
Rock with Me: Baby carrier dance class
Bundle up your bundle of joy and break some moves at the M.V. Family Center. On Saturday, March 15, from 10:30 to 11:15 am,...
Slow Stitching Circle at Pathways
Head over to Pathways Arts at the Chilmark Tavern for an in-person Slow Stitching Circle led by Islanders Rebecca Gilbert (Native Earth Teaching Farm)...
Irish soda bread with Vineyard Baker
Join the Vineyard Baker, Teri Culetto, for a hands-on workshop to learn how to make your own Irish soda bread, and discover a little...