The prosperity of 19th century whaling built Edgartown’s captains’ houses lining quaint streets that tumble down to active docks and a lighthouse beach.
Latest news
Edgartown Police hire second Portuguese-speaking officer
The Edgartown Police Department formally swore in a new patrol officer who speaks Portuguese at the Edgartown Select Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 19. Officer Miguel Jarillo, 23, an Oak Bluffs…
Bus changes arrive for Island public schools as audit continues
As the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools (MVYPS) undergoes an independent audit of its transportation department’s practices, several implemented and potential changes were presented at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) committee meeting on Monday. The implemented changes include the addition of a van to transport students residing in the up-Island towns to MVRHS and…
Early voting underway as Island counts down to midterm election
The whole country is counting down to the much-anticipated midterm elections, which will determine the congressional sway of a divided country and serve as a referendum of sorts on the presidency of Donald Trump. While Massachusetts isn’t a battleground state, there’s still excitement, which could be seen when Islanders congregated at Five Corners in Tisbury…
State awards grants for local housing initiatives
Housing projects in each Island town received a funding boost of more than $400,000 through the seasonal communities designation, part of a statewide initiative to increase housing stock and affordability in municipalities that “experience significant seasonal swings in housing demand and employment,” according to a press release from the governor’s office. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration…
Town column
Edgartown
The end of October is here, and events are still rolling in, even after the Island’s biggest event just culminated — the M.V. Derby. Congrats to David Gerhardt, who claimed…
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.