The center of farming on the Island, West Tisbury’s Agricultural Hall and the Grange Hall host thriving farmers’ markets and year-round gatherings.
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Roof raised at annual barn ball
The 32nd annual Barn Raisers Ball at the “new” Ag Hall on Saturday featured a potluck, live music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, cows led through the hall by…
Paul Bailey appointed as MVYPS treasurer
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) committee voted on Friday morning to appoint Paul Bailey as treasurer for MVRHS and the Up-Island Regional School District (UIRSD) on Nov. 6. Bailey replaced Marylee Schroeder, who held the position for 29 years and is retiring, on Monday.
A second homecoming
Veterans marched down the streets of Oak Bluffs Wednesday as Islanders joined in the fanfare to honor the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Salutes were made to the Star-Spangled Banner as it fluttered in the wind, and veterans spoke on the importance of service. Veterans were thanked by Islanders, and…
Small housing lots proposal narrowly fails at statewide polls
Days after the historic midterm elections in which the Democratic Party seized power in both houses of Congress, Massachusetts had the results of all nine statewide ballot questions, which should keep state officials busy for a while. Islanders in all of the towns were in lockstep in choosing to vote for or against ballot questions…
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West Tisbury
I can see the sky. After a couple of days of rain and wind, my woods have opened up to the long vista I love, of interwoven twigs atop and…
Important Dates
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 5 pm: West Tisbury zoning board of appeals mtg.
Important Resources
- Town website
- Annual Town Meeting Election Results 2026
- Town calendar
- Town bylaws
- West Tisbury Public Library
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