Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Business Page

Management changes at the Yard

Alison Manning, formerly executive director and co-producer at the Yard, has transitioned into a new role as a senior development advisor to the Yard as of the end of the 2019 summer season. According...

Quote of the week

“This should always be a part of Martha’s Vineyard going forward.” –Melissa Clay of Vineyard Haven, referring to Beach Road Weekend

The Big Question: Regional elementary schools

Is it time for Martha’s Vineyard to think about regional elementary schools? Answer: Absolutely, it is time to regionalize. I understand that families appreciate cozy, little schools, but all students and their families would be better...

Holly Bellebuono, appointed executive director, at ACE MV

Holly Bellebuono, administrator, entrepreneur, and communicator, has recently been appointed executive director of ACE MV Bellebuono was recently executive co-ordinator for Healthy Aging M.V., a program of Community Services. She brings a varied background...

Feiner Real Estate makes donations

As part of the Client's Choice program, Feiner Real Estate has donated $2,275 to NAMI of Martha’s Vineyard, $2,150 to the Chilmark Book Festival, $1,375 to Sheriff's Meadow, and $1,750 to Habitat for Humanity,...

M.V. Airport Business Park

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Defining the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Business Park is tricky. It has 101 leaseholding businesses, is located on airport land, has two parcels that are connected geographically but does not have a public road between...

Quote of the Week

“That’s going to be a problem.” –Vineyard Haven fisherman Jeff Canha, on whether the proposed Vineyard Wind site would be off-limits to fishermen

The Big Question: New marijuana facility

Is it a problem that the person applying for a marijuana facility in Tisbury had his liquor license suspended at a bar in Boston for selling to underage college students? Reply: "Yes" –Steve Parachini Reply online as a...

Perfect Pitch MV Update

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This year marks the third year of Perfect Pitch MV, where Island entrepreneurs pitch their ideas “Shark Tank“-style to local businesses in hopes of getting seed money for their ventures. The 2017 First Place...

Quote of the Week

“We had a plan to fix all of this with $13 million coming from the government to help us do it, and it didn’t happen, so now we’re here and we have to go...

The Big Question: Tisbury Welcome Center

Should the old Tisbury fire station lot in Vineyard Haven be designed as a welcome center to properly greet visitors and introduce them to the town?

The Big Question: “Selectmen”

Should Island towns change the term “selectmen” to “select board” in deference to female members? Reply online as a comment, or send your answers to onisland@mvtimes.com with the subject line “MVSB Big Question.”

Quote of the week

“If we want to make it possible to live well in the United States, we’ve got to be supporting organizing.” –Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, commenting on the Vineyard Transit Authority strike

Morse Arts, Inc.

One company, two owners, and three galleries add up to a Martha’s Vineyard business long at the forefront of the Island’s fine arts scene. The galleries are the Granary, the Field, and North Water,;...

Boston magazine’s ‘Best of Boston 2019’ awards

Boston magazine has just released its “Best of Boston 2019” awards, which include five Martha’s Vineyard businesses. According to a press release, the magazine has awarded 314 winners in arts and culture, dining, shopping,...

Finance 101: Permanent Risk

Risk is always with us, and cannot be eliminated. Too much in safe bonds, and you run the possibility of losing to inflation and/or outliving your money. Too much in stocks, and you may...

Treat yourself and support the Island

The Nobnocket Boutique Inn in Vineyard Haven has offered to donate five percent of all revenue on regular-priced reservations made in July to the Island Housing Trust. According to a press release, you have...

The Big Question: Patient Centric

Do you have any concerns about Patient Centric's deal to partner with an off-Island backer for a proposed recreational marijuana shop in Vineyard Haven?   Reply online as a comment, or send your answers to onisland@mvtimes.com...

Wendy Harman Receives CCIAOR Good Neighbor Award for 2019

CCIAOR’s annual Soiree and Awards Night was held on Wednesday, June 20, at the Wychmere Beach Club. According to a press release, members were recognized for their achievement and service to the real estate...

New look, same doughnuts

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Updated June 20 It’s a new look, but the same great taste, at Back Door Donuts in Oak Bluffs. (Back Door Donuts is now the name for the front, as well as the back.) After many...