The Martha's Vineyard Times
Carnegie spring opening
The Carnegie Heritage Center is celebrating spring with a fresh new schedule. Starting Easter Weekend, folks can visit Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am...
‘Kids Do Dance’ for school vacation week
For “Kids Do Dance” at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, youth aged 6 to 12 will get an opportunity to explore the Island’s rich history, investigate...
James Thomas
James Thomas ("Jim") peacefully passed away in his sleep at home on March 21, 2025, at the age of 86.
A native of Humboldt, Tenn.,...
Poet’s Corner: The Rip
The Rip
By Jeffrey Agnoli
We thought we knew this sea
we all swim within
but the sudden and fierce grip
of a rip current seized
even the most adept...
Real Estate Transactions: April 7 – 11, 2025
Chilmark
April 8, Peter Flagel, trustee of Menemshovitz Realty Trust, sold 8 Snail Road, 14 Snail Road, and 0 Wooten Bassett Road to SMD Investments...
Birth
Chloe Fudulachi
Victoriya Feddosenko and Sergei Fudulachi of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Fudulachi, on April 7, 2025, at Martha’s Vineyard...
Aquinnah won’t vote on leaf blower ban
Aquinnah will be the only Island town not to vote on a phaseout of gas-powered leaf blowers at its annual spring town meeting this...
Fred Pekari
There will be a celebration of life for Fred Pekari, who died on August 9, 2024, on Saturday, April 26, at the Portuguese-American Club,...
Julie Miguel
A celebration of life for Julie Miguel will be held on Saturday, April 19, at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs from 2 to...
Ron Rappaport
Please join the family of Ron Rappaport for a celebration of his life and impactful legacy, on Saturday, May 31, at 3pm at the...
Budget override passes in West Tisbury
Updated April 14
West Tisbury voters passed a $1.6 million override to fund the upcoming fiscal year operating budget.
Voters cast their ballots Thursday at the...
Services Thursday for Elizabeth Brady
Elizabeth Brady (“Betty”) of Vineyard Haven, a lifelong community builder, mental health advocate, and dedicated executive assistant and office manager, passed away peacefully on...
Del Torto wins Oak Bluffs clerk race
With 538 votes, Amy Lee Del Torto ran away with a three-way race to become Oak Bluffs’ new town clerk Thursday, defeating challengers Benjamin...
Leaf-blower ban passes three town meetings
Updated April 9
Voters in Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and West Tisbury all passed a phased-in ban of gas-powered leaf blowers at their respective town meetings...
Robert M. Sawyer
Robert M. Sawyer of Tisbury passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home on Martha's Vineyard. He was 87 years old.
Robert...
Wicked Good Musical Revue
Head over to Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse to catch "Broadway Unbounded," with musical director David Behnke. Musicians include Peter Boak, Molly Sturges, and Brian Weiland;...
Adding a dog to your life
When you visit a shelter or rescue and meet the available dogs, what criteria are you using to select your new best friend? It...
Virtual African art
Attend Vineyard Haven library’s eighth and penultimate lecture in a nine-month virtual series on African art. This month’s topic is “Likeness and Beyond: Portraiture...
Drop-in technology help at the Anchors
If you have questions about using your laptop, smartphone, iPad, or other device, you’re in luck. The Edgartown Library is partnering with the Edgartown...
Lobsterville beach grass planting
This year’s Beach Grass Planting Day will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 9 am to 12 pm, or until planting has been...