The Martha's Vineyard Times
Gratitude for an Island community always willing to step up and help others
The Island, though generally known to the outside world as an affluent summer colony, is no stranger to hunger, homelessness, and inequity. But neither...
Cheers to good arts news
To the Editor:
Upon hearing of MJ Munafo’s retirement as director of the Playhouse, I immediately thought of Brooke Hardman Ditchfield as the best possible...
Minnesingers grateful for Italy tour donations
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Minnesingers Parents Group, we offer our heartfelt thanks to the Vineyard community for making our recent silent auction...
Ocean View not to scale, character of Oak Bluffs
To the Editor:
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission is once again weighing whether a three-story hotel should replace the former Ocean View Restaurant at Chapman and...
Steamship to hold reservation system open house
The Steamship Authority announced it will be holding open house sessions for a new reservation system.
Called the True North project, the ferry line will...
Community Foundation awards $600K in grants
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is awarding $600,000 in grants this year, the largest amount in its history, up from $530,000 last year.
Awarded through...
Court report: Oct. 16 – Nov. 11
Oct. 16
Nathan A. Durawa, 56, Edgartown; violation of abuse prevention order, arraigned and released on personal recognizance, continued to pretrial hearing.
Oct. 24
Jailson M. Deoliveira,...
Real estate transactions, Nov. 17 – 21
Edgartown
Nov. 18, Samuel B. Fortenbaugh and Sharon S. Fortenbaugh sold 23 Manaca Hill Road to Summer School LLC for $3,200,000.
Nov. 20, Alexander E. Gillis...
Chilmark Potluck Jam 68
Chilmark Potluck Jam is back at the Chilmark Community Center on Saturday, November 29 at 6 pm. Bring a dish to share, and/or beverage,...
Wreath-making workshop
On Saturday, Nov. 29, Morrice Florist is hosting a winter wreath workshop. Registration includes a fresh evergreen wreath and an array of ribbon, sparkle,...
Angels Helping Animals MV seeking volunteers
Do you have space in your home and heart to help a dog in need? Angels Helping Animals MV (AHAMV) is urgently seeking volunteers...
Minnesingers holiday concerts
Celebrate the season twice with the annual Minnesingers Holiday Concert and the Minnesingers Holiday Concert with Santa, presented by Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School,...
Free People holiday pop-up in Edgartown
Lifestyle brand Free People announces its Holiday Gift Shop pop-up in Edgartown, which will open on Friday, Nov. 28. The Holiday Gift Shop will...
Services Tuesday for Glen S. Searle
Glen S. Searle passed away peacefully at his home on Chase Road, Edgartown, on Nov. 10, 2025.
Glen was born on Jan. 1, 1957, at...
Hackney to step down from Vision Fellowship
The longtime executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship will be stepping down from her role. Melissa Hackney has led the Vision Fellowship...
Madeleine M. Perry
Madeleine M. Perry of Edgartown died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 79. She...
Circuit Arts, M.V. Playhouse announce merger
Two arts giants on Martha’s Vineyard are poised to merge.
Leaders with Circuit Arts, an Island nonprofit that recently celebrated a quarter century, and Martha’s...
Driver crashes through Third World
Updated Nov. 24
The driver of a 2025 gray Toyota Tacoma drove into Third World Trading Co. at 52 Circuit Ave. on Saturday night at...
Roberta Allen Morgan
Roberta Allen Morgan of Chilmark, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died at her home on Nov. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She...
Stop kicking the can on housing
To the Editor:
As a member of the Coalition to Create a Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank and a Realtor retired after more than 30 years,...