The up-Island community boasts rolling hills dotted with sheep and horses that cascade down to Lucy Vincent beach and the picturesque fishing port of Menemsha.
Latest news
Feds cut global ocean-observing network
The federal government’s new plans to dismantle a deep sea system worth hundreds of millions of dollars means weather forecasts, which any New Englander knows are already unpredictable, may become…
Chilmark speeds through budget-balance vote
At a special town meeting lasting about five minutes, Chilmark voters unanimously approved the town allocating $200,000 of unused funds to balance its budget. About 50 Chilmarkers gathered at the Chilmark Community Center for the meeting Monday night. Prior to the vote, Chilmark Select Board member Rebecca Haag read a statement by fellow board member…
First Annual Farm Day
This past Friday, the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society hosted its first annual Farm Day, inviting guests of all ages to go behind the scenes and see how the Island’s local food is grown. The day-long celebration of Island agriculture was held onsite at seven Island farms — Beetlebung Farm, Island Grown Initiative Regenerative Farm, Native…
Important Dates
- N/A
Important Resources
Got a tip?
Contact the newsroom

Sign up for The Minute
Stay up to the minute every day on Island news with The Minute newsletter.
