First remote IHT homeownership lottery
On Tuesday, March 10, Island Housing Trust (IHT) held its first remote IHT homeownership lottery via a video conference. According to a press release, six families were selected to purchase new homes on Greenwood...
Quote of the Week
“It was a kick in the gut for everybody; Monday was maybe the most interesting, convoluted day in the history of our business.”
–J.B. Blau, Island restaurant owner, on Gov. Charlie Baker shutting down all...
The Big Question: Temperature checks
Should passengers be required to have temperature checks before boarding SSA boats?
Absolutely for temperature checks.
The Island has the almost unique opportunity to adopt best practices from more advanced countries battling Covid-19 in Asia. A...
Dream big, work hard
As a little girl, Maggie Mae, owner of Maggie's Salon in Vineyard Haven, always knew she wanted to cut hair. She styled the hair of her dolls and stuffed animals, but when she cut...
The Charlotte Inn earns accolade from Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, announced its annual Star Rating list, presenting The Charlotte Inn with a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Recommended hotel...
The Big Question: Coronavirus business changes
Are you planning on making any changes to your business because of the coronavirus?
J.B. Blau’s Vineyard commitment
J.B. Blau, owner of the Year-Round Restaurant Group, has been an avid supporter of the Vineyard since 1997. His restaurants include Sharky’s, M.V. Chowder Co., Copper Wok, and Loft & Pizza di Napoli, and...
CCIAOR names Point B agent Katie Dawson to Leadership Academy
Point B Realty announced today that Realtor Katie Dawson has been chosen as one of 15 members for the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors Leadership Academy. According to a press release, the...
Jennifer B. DaSilva joins Point B Realty
Point B Realty announced that Realtor Jennifer B. DaSilva has joined the real estate sales team of the 10-year-old firm. According to a press release, DaSilva has deep family roots and lifelong friends on...
The Big Question: MVRHS field project
Should the MVRHS field project be exempt from Oak Bluffs zoning?
Quote of the Week
“We’re at a point where roughly 2 percent of new cars in Massachusetts are electric, but by 2030, between 30 and 50 percent of vehicles will be electric.”
– Erik Peckar, Vineyard Power general manager
The 4th annual Perfect Pitch MV contest
Calling all Applicants! Perfect Pitch MV is a “Shark Tank” style pitch contest where 10 qualified entrepreneurs compete for prize money to support their small business. The contest is open to any Vineyard resident...
Delivering the goods
Services that bring themselves to you — so you don’t need to go to them — have been increasing everywhere, including on the Vineyard. Many entrepreneurs are adding mobile options and/or foregoing brick-and-mortar stores...
MVB and its charitable foundation award $17,000 in grants, donations to nonprofits
Martha’s Vineyard Bank announced that the Martha’s Vineyard Bank and the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation have awarded $17,000 in their fourth-quarter 2019 cycles to nonprofits on the Island and in the surrounding area.
According...
Quote of the Week
“Locally funded, locally sourced, locally grown — those recent articles you read about Canadian companies being ‘the Walmart of weed’ — we’re the opposite of that.”
— Noah Eisendrath, on his proposed Main Street Medicinals...
The Big Question: Church Street electric charging station
Are you in favor of the VTA’s proposed $1.4 million electric charging station in Edgartown’s historic district at the Church Street stop?
Reply:
I am not against the VTA having a charging station. I am...
Francois’ Fine Tailoring and Alterations
The days of the milkman are gone. As are the days of the cobbler, the doctor who makes house calls (or at least it’s a rarity), the Polaroid camera, the blacksmith, the switchboard operator,...
MVB’s Main Street, Edgartown, location to remain open during renovations
Martha’s Vineyard Bank’s Main Street, Edgartown, location will remain open during renovations. According to a press release, as of Monday, Jan. 27, customers will be asked to use a temporary entrance on School Street....
Quote of the Week
“My first week opening, I had 20 patients just by putting my name in the newspaper, and it never stopped.”
– Dr. David Finkelstein, reflecting on opening his optometry business nearly 50 years ago.
The Big Question: Trip Barnes
Should Trip Barnes’ license to sell used cars be tied up over a zoning dispute about rented rooms?
Reply online as a comment, or send your answers to onisland@mvtimes.com with the subject line “MVB Big...