A night of music at the Strand
Join MV SOUND LLC on Saturday, May 10, at 8 pm at the Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs for a night of music, with performances by Ben and Isaac Taylor, Reed Foehl with Putnam Murdock, Jodie Treloar Sampson...
View ArticleV.H. Harbor Cultural District preseason meeting
Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District (VHHCD) is holding its final open meeting until the fall. Here is a list of what will be covered at the meeting: Very first call for art With a “Jaws”-themed art...
View ArticleTown meeting is a beautiful thing — so let’s keep quorums strong
Town meeting is a wonderful if sometimes grueling form of democracy. The wonder of it is the way it represents one of the truest forms of democracy. Where else can you stand up to a microphone, speak...
View ArticleEarth to DCR: The forest doesn’t need fixing
To the Editor: The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) proposal to clear-cut more than 15,000 white pine trees from Manuel Correllus State Forest is a bureaucratic solution looking for a...
View ArticleConcern for urbanization of Vineyard
To the Editor: The following comment was also submitted to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. Please do the numbers. This Island is a finite piece of ground. Before you, in the aggregate, are proposals...
View ArticleChris Menne Golf Tournament a huge success
To the Editor: I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the Martha’s Vineyard community for supporting the first annual Chris Menne Memorial Golf Tournament, held at Mink Meadows on April 26....
View ArticleSuch a dis-service
To the Editor: Each year, when I taught at MVRHS, Tom Bennett would bring a group of Vietnam veterans he was counseling into our U.S. History classrooms. We wanted our students, as well as teachers, to...
View ArticleMoped licenses need thorough review, for public’s safety
To the Editor: The renewal of moped licenses will be discussed at the upcoming Oak Bluffs Select Board meeting on Tuesday, May 13. I was a member of the Mopeds Are Dangerous Action Committee in 2016....
View ArticleDemonstrating and the law
To the Editor: I have just returned home from the Five Corners area, where I planned to join the demonstration. I arrived at 4:48 and, assuming the Post Office would close at 5 pm, I parked my car in...
View ArticleAirport working to meet grant deadline
To the Editor: One might infer from this week’s article concerning the Airport Terminal Renovation project (“Wary of federal cuts, MVY looks to fast-track new terminal project,” posted May 2) that the...
View ArticleDisappointed in editorial decision
To the Editor: We were disappointed by both the headline “Brazilian immigrant charged in gun ring linked to Island” (April 24) and the associated article’s emphasis on the status of the people involved...
View ArticleState needs to pause pine forest restoration plan
To the Editor: This letter was shared with the editor, and sent to officials at the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). We are writing to ask that you initiate a pause on the logging...
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Student newspaper receives top awards
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View ArticleBusiness owner faces harassment allegations
A prominent business owner on the Island is facing allegations of harassment filed by a former employee. Suehellen Motta Rochel, a former employee at Bobby B’s in Vineyard Haven, received a year-long...
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Vision fellowships aim to preserve, enrich Island life
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View ArticleNewest freight vessel coming to Martha’s Vineyard
The Steamship Authority announced on Thursday morning that its newest freight vessel, the Aquinnah will be commissioned this month. The ferry line will be holding the public celebration on Friday, May...
View ArticleDukes County supports Steamship term limits
Dukes County Commissioners have unanimously supported a state bill for term limits on Steamship Authority board members. The bill, filed by Dylan Fernandes, the state Senator for Plymouth and...
View ArticleFrank Edward Rodenbaugh
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved son, Frank Edward Rodenbaugh, who left this world far too soon on March 19, 2025, at the age of 2. Frankie was a joyful force of nature...
View ArticleNo dogs allowed: Chilmark passes new town hall pet policy
Dogs, cats, parrots and any pet in between will not be allowed in the Chilmark Town Hall building after June 1st following an animated policy discussion at the Select Board meeting on Tuesday. While...
View ArticleMoney earmarked for bike path repairs, ferry improvements
Updated 3:09 pm State Sen. Julian Cyr announced on Friday morning that nearly $3 million in funding has been earmarked for ferry improvements and Martha’s Vineyard Commission. If added to the final...
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