Call for Polly Hill Arboretum art
The Polly Hill Arboretum will host an outdoor art exhibit featuring artwork inspired by the plants and landscapes at the arboretum to celebrate its 20th anniversary. According to a press release, Polly...
View ArticleSteven C. Gramkowski
Steven C. Gramkowski died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Cape Coral, Fla. He was 69. Steve, as he liked to be called, was born on July 18, 1948, in Pittsfield to Anne G. Gramkowski and Frank J....
View ArticleBeer, pizza, and shopping
Attention men of Martha’s Vineyard — if you’ve reached your holiday-shopping breaking point, Rainy Day in Vineyard Haven has some good news for you. Friday, Dec. 22, is Men’s Night, a night dedicated...
View ArticleQuote of the week
“When you’re walking down the street, we’re cooking fudge … we’re also blowing the smell of chocolate out on the street. We’ve never once gotten a complaint.” —Mike McCourt, general manager of...
View ArticleThe Big Question
Does it actually pay to buy groceries off-Island? Reply online as a comment, or send your answers to onisland@mvtimes.com with the subject line “MVSB Big Question.” The post The Big Question appeared...
View ArticleIsland Inn partners with leading vacation rental company
The Island Inn on Martha’s Vineyard, a local condo hotel, and Vacasa, a vacation rental company, announced they’ve entered into a partnership, and as a result, Vacasa will be providing the inn with...
View ArticleThe Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival names new appointees
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival announced that Noavakay Knight, Ollie Becker, and Danielle Mulcahy have been hired to expand the organization’s growing team. According to a press release, the Film...
View ArticleJustice delayed
Tisbury Police Officer Mark Santon had to go. He was a liar, willing to make up stories that protected his own hide, but exposed others to criminal prosecution. Sadly, it took Tisbury selectmen an...
View ArticleThe Edgartown boys basketball team remains undefeated
On Friday, Dec. 15, Edgartown defeated Oak Bluffs 47-23. Strong overall team play helped the Edgartown team improve to 6-0. The Eagles defeated Oak Bluffs, led by Marcos Rodrigues with 20 points and...
View ArticleTime to take over lighthouse tours
To the Editor: The town of Aquinnah should run the tours for the Gay Head Lighthouse. In the past decade, as it became clear to our community that the lighthouse was in danger, our community rose to...
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With visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads
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View ArticleTime to switch
To the Editor: Today (12/21) the sun set at 4:15 pm. If that isn’t reason enough for us to be in the Atlantic Time Zone I don’t know one. Jim Pringle Vineyard Haven The post Time to switch appeared...
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Real Estate Confidential: Extended Days on Market
Sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents, by Fred Roven Awhile back I noticed a client was focused on properties that were priced under assessed value and had an extended number of days on market...
View ArticleComing soon to a theater near you
The trailer is out for “Chappaquiddick,” the movie that looks back at that day, July 18, 1969, when Sen. Ted Kennedy drove his Oldsmobile off the Dike Bridge killing Mary Jo Kopechne, a 28-year-old...
View ArticleWarren Terrell Upson
Warren Terrell (Terry) Upson died on Dec. 16, 2017. Born in New Haven, Conn., to J. Warren and Grace (Fisher) Upson, he grew up in Waterbury, Conn., where he attended local schools. He graduated from...
View ArticleAnita P. Hotchkiss
Anita P. Hotchkiss, 79, of Vineyard Haven, died on Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2017, at the D.E. Rham Hospice home in Cambridge. She was the wife of Frederick H.C. Hotchkiss and mother of Debra Clein,...
View ArticleSteamship Authority cancels morning boats
The following trips have been canceled due to weather conditions. The SSA advises travelers with boat reservations to check the status of each trip today. M/V ISLAND HOME 10:45AM Woods Hole to Vineyard...
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Photos of the week Dec. 18-25
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View ArticleAcademic honors
Dean’s list Liam Craffey of West Tisbury, at Champlain College. The post Academic honors appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
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Alden Besse
Alden Besse, 93, of Vineyard Haven, died on Dec. 13, 2017, at Long Hill of Edgartown. A memorial service will be held Dec. 28 at Grace Episcopal Church, Vineyard Haven. Alden Besse was born on July 11,...
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