Shellfishing shutdown statewide
The state Division of Marine Fisheries has closed Massachusetts waters to shellfishing due to the potential effects of Thursday’s storm. Digging, harvesting, collecting or selling shellfish is...
View ArticleNew business consulting company launched on Martha’s Vineyard
India Rose, the founder and former executive director of the Island nonprofit CEO Martha’s Vineyard, announced this week that she has launched Hustle and Thrive Co., a new Island-based business...
View ArticleBad Martha Beer donates $5,000 to the Island Food Pantry
Bad Martha Brewing Co. recently announced that it is making a $5,000 donation to the Island Food Pantry to help them with their important mission to feed the hungry. “We believe it is our privilege and...
View ArticleThe Big Question: Tax reform
Do you think you’ll be better off or worse off after “tax reform”? Reply online as a comment, or send your answers to onisland@mvtimes.com with the subject line “MVSB Big Question.” The post The Big...
View ArticleQuote of the week
“The value of our small colonial New England town this year is worth $8.2 billion.” —Edgartown board of assessors chairman Alan Gowell. The post Quote of the week appeared first on The Martha's...
View ArticleReal estate confidential: Houses with fireplaces
Weekly chit-chat about new listings, sales or other insider info on the Martha’s Vineyard real estate market, by Fred Roven, MV Buyer Agents All I can think about this week is how great it would be to...
View ArticleSteamship Authority cancels Friday night ferries
The following trips have been canceled due to Weather conditions. M/V ISLAND HOME 6:15PM Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven M/V WOODS HOLE 7:30PM Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven M/V ISLAND HOME 8:30PM Woods...
View ArticleBoys swimming sweeps Sandwich
The Martha’s Vineyard boys swimming team swept its tri-meet on Tuesday in Sandwich, defeating Sandwich 51-42 and Saint John Paul 48-43. The girls split, defeating Saint John Paul 51-49 and losing to...
View ArticleEagles are flying high
The Edgartown Eagles Boys Basketball Team (7-0) was able to to stay undefeated as Gabriel Arritt, who scored 19 points, led the way in a road win over Tisbury 69-42. Arritt was joined by Jayden Coyle,...
View ArticleREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: December 26 – 29, 2017
Chilmark Dec. 28, Susan L. Strane sold 36 South Rd. to Grey Barn Real Estate Holdings LLC for $993,500. Edgartown Dec. 27, Gary S. Collins sold 253 Katama Rd. to Steven M. Collins for $767,125....
View ArticleRusty color possible in Edgartown water
According to a text alert sent out by the Town of Edgartown, the water department is testing pump stations and rust-colored water may be possible. The water is “safe to drink,” according to the alert....
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Glenn P. Caraglior
Glenn P. Caraglior died unexpectedly of a heart attack in his home in Oak Bluffs on Dec. 30, 2017, at the age of 64. Glenn was born in Bridgeport, Conn., to Phillip and Dorothy Caraglior on August 3,...
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David R. Madeiras
David R. Madeiras, 75, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at his home in Oak Bluffs. He was the brother of Donald and Daniel Madeiras. His funeral service will be held at a later date, and a...
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Jane A. Wilbur
Jane Anderson Wilbur died peacefully in Marathon, Fla., on Dec. 23, 2017. Her youngest son, Dean, was with her when her time came. Jane was born on Sept. 20, 1927, the youngest child and only daughter...
View ArticleCold Gift
By Annette Sandrock friendly eyes empathize evaluate separate terminate clean the slate time is slowing it’s too late stressful step crawling’s best fever-laden sickly maiden eat to heal dwindling food...
View ArticleCall for nominations for West Tisbury poet laureate
As the term of West Tisbury’s poet laureate, Emma Young, comes to a close, the town’s library seeks nominations for the new poet laureate for the term 2018 to 2021. Poet laureate nominees must be...
View ArticleFerment it yourself: Kombucha
Grab your SCOBY and head to the Chilmark library on Wednesday, Jan. 17, for a free kombucha workshop. Nina Gordon of Kulture Club M.V. will give a demonstration on how to brew small batches of kombucha...
View ArticleSami Steigmann’s story
The West Tisbury School welcomes Sami Steigmann, Holocaust survivor and motivational speaker, this Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 pm. Sami’s mission is to reach as many young people as possible to promote...
View ArticleBrush up
Seeking a community art huddle this winter? Island artist Elizabeth Whelan hosts a free evening of drawing and painting at the Chappy Community Center this Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm....
View ArticleDogs can be lethal weapons
To the Editor: I happen to know from personal experience that an undisciplined dog with an aggressive attitude (no matter what the breed) is basically a walking lethal weapon. In some circumstances,...
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