Ralf Pirozzi joins board of directors
Ralf Pirozzi, co-owner of Resortman–Vineyard Coach & Martha’s Vineyard Transport, has been invited to join the board of directors of the New England Livery Association. According to a press...
View ArticleColonial Reproductions turns 40
Colonial Reproductions of Edgartown is celebrating 40 years of business on Martha’s Vineyard. According to a press release, owner and president Norman Rankow started the business in 1978 after moving...
View ArticleMVSB celebrates Patriots’ day
MVSB celebrates Patriots’ day Patriots’ day at MVSB was on Friday, Jan. 19, to congratulate the New England Patriots for earning another trip to the AFC Championship Game. According to a press release,...
View ArticleBest Construction awarded Best of Houzz 2018
Best Construction of Martha’s Vineyard has won “Best of Customer Service” on Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. According to a press release, the 15-year-old general contractor...
View ArticleFree course offers hope
To the Editor: Mental illness not only affects the person who is ill, but their families and loved ones as well. The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts is sponsoring a free...
View ArticleReal Estate Confidential: Post and Beam construction
Weekly chit-chat about new listings, sales or other insider info on the Martha’s Vineyard real estate market, by Fred Roven, Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents My fascination with the open floor plans...
View ArticleMVRHS swimmers have record-setting dual meet finale in loss to Feehan
The Martha’s Vineyard boys and girls swimming teams had a record-setting end to the dual meet season. Although both teams lost to the deep and talented Bishop Feehan Shamrocks, the Vineyarders set team...
View ArticleFrances K. Woerpel
Frances Kane Woerpel, 88, died on Jan. 20, 2018, at the Henrietta Brewer House in Vineyard Haven, after a short illness. She was born on Feb. 5, 1929, in Utica, N.Y. to Dorothy (née Markle) and Neil...
View ArticleLook to the sun
To the Editor: My Eversource bill went from $167.85 for last January, 2017, to $430.37 this January, 2018. More than double with no explanation, which has prompted me to write this letter. Whether we...
View ArticleJoin us for a viewing of ‘The Post’
The Martha’s Vineyard Times is sponsoring a showing of the movie, “The Post,” on Friday, Feb. 9, at 4 pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center. Students 18 and under will be admitted free to the movie....
View ArticleAcademic honors
Dean’s list Mateus Ribeiro of Vineyard Haven, at UMass Lowell. David Seidman of Vineyard Haven, at UMass Lowell. Gage Rancich of Vineyard Haven, at Oklahoma City University. Chancellor’s list John...
View ArticleGregory Steven Williams
Gregory Steven Williams, 72, died on Feb. 5, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Center, N.Y. Greg worked as a physician’s assistant, and spent the bulk of his career working for the Medical...
View ArticleTime to move beyond personal slight
To the Editor: Regarding the terrible slight that occurred last week when the idea of a Tri-Town Fire Department was brought up in a Chilmark committee meeting while the chief was on vacation, I say,...
View ArticleNo reason to be alarmed
A tsunami warning that was posted on some weather and social media platforms Tuesday morning was only a test, and should not have been made public, according to an email from the Massachusetts...
View ArticleLorraine Shortell O’Callaghan
Lorraine Shortell O’Callaghan, widow of John D. O’Callaghan Sr., died on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lorraine was born on April 21, 1921, in Derby, Conn. She...
View ArticleInformation on 4-H
The Martha’s Vineyard Ag Society is hosting a 4-H informational meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 1 pm at the Ag Hall. 4-H is a global network of youth organizations working to engage youth to reach...
View ArticleTrue romance
Pathways Arts in Chilmark is hosting an evening of romance on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7 pm. Join them for torch songs and jazzy love ballads with vocalists Siren Mayhew, Sean McMahon, Jodie Treloar...
View ArticleTake a seat
Ever tried yoga in a chair? Carolyn Kildegaard is offering a seven-session chair yoga class beginning Friday, Feb. 9, at 10 am. This free gentle practice will take place at the Edgartown library, and...
View ArticleRising to the top
It was a successful trip for the Rise Dance Co. as they traveled to Lowell for the Elite Dance Challenge competition. The group presented 27 pieces of choreography, and won the highest honor of First...
View ArticleAquinnah: Cheer up
I know Sunday’s game did not turn out as most of us had hoped. It’s fair to say that mistakes were made on our side that cost us another Super Bowl victory. It was an exciting game to watch, with some...
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