Help when it was needed
To the Editor: We find ourselves too often critical of others, and too infrequently give credit where due. Recent unfortunate events in our lives have given us an opportunity to give well-earned credit...
View Article‘Students for Zero Waste Week’
April 9 to 13 has been designated “Students for Zero Waste Week.” According to a press release, the West Tisbury School, Vineyard Montessori, Oak Bluffs School, Chilmark School, Edgartown School,...
View ArticleVietnam War commemoration
American Legion Post 257 in Tisbury is pleased to announce that they have become a commemorative partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. According to a press release, March...
View ArticleTim Roberts named to Team Academic All-America
MIT junior basketball forward Tim Roberts of Oak Bluffs has been named as a College Sports Information Directors of America Division III Second Team Academic All-America selection. The post Tim Roberts...
View ArticleBirth: Pietra Barros Munhoz
Laysla Barros Mauro and Jhonathan Pinheiro Munhoz of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Pietra Barros Munhoz, on March 16, 2018, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Pietra weighed 6 pounds, 11.4...
View ArticleFree childcare for West Tisbury town meeting
Town meeting is on April 10, and the West Tisbury library and West Tisbury School are working together to provide free onsite childcare for kids of all ages. According to a press release, this free...
View ArticleFunding to benefit Lagoon Pond
The Lagoon Pond Association, a nonprofit, volunteer organization that is “dedicated to protecting and improving the waters and environment surrounding Lagoon Pond,” is pleased to announce that it has...
View ArticleSpring Egg Hunt
The West Tisbury library will be hosting its annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 10 am sharp, rain or shine. According to a press release, gather outside the front entrance to the library....
View ArticleCourt report: March 5-19
March 5, 2018 Dalibor S. Petrovic, Edgartown; DOB 10/23/87, trespassing: to be dismissed upon the completion of four hours of community service. Edmund J. Willoughby II, Edgartown; DOB 8/15/82,...
View ArticleMarch Is Closed
By Gregory Mone Went for coffee and a cookie at 7A. Closed. Looped back State Road to Scottish. Closed. Little House, every summer house. Closed. Farmstands, galleries, Edgartown. Closed. So I returned...
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William Joseph Hall Jr.
William Joseph Hall Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and treasured friend to many, died peacefully at his home in Vineyard Haven on March 20, 2018, from natural causes. He was 89 years young....
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Carroll Buress
Carroll Buress died peacefully, with his wife of 30 years, Deborah Buress, and family around him at their home in Vineyard Haven on the evening of Saturday, March 17, 2018. He enjoyed celebrating his...
View ArticleWomen deserved more attention
To the Editor: I was disappointed to see The MV Times coverage last week of the current show “Backwards and in Heels” at Featherstone. I don’t believe that the only two interesting stories to come out...
View ArticleCome for a visit, Governor
There are no lack of issues on Martha’s Vineyard that could use some state attention — affordable housing, the opioid crisis, and finding ways for seniors to remain in their homes, among them. We could...
View ArticleMovers and shakers
To the Editor: It is National Women’s History Month, and before we say goodbye to the feisty month of March, the MV NAACP branch proudly remembers the phenomenal dedication and energy of these women,...
View ArticleSea grant threatened by federal cut
Facing a proposed budget cut from the Trump administration, Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D- Falmouth, helped pass a Massachusetts House resolution defending the Sea Grant College Program, according to a press...
View ArticleControlled burn planned for Katama
A prescribed burn will be conducted by the Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, at the Katama Airfield and Conservation Area. Dates for the burn will be set once weather conditions,...
View ArticleRobert J. Francis
Robert J. Francis, 79, of Oak Bluffs died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. His memorial service will be held at a later date, to be announced. Donations in his memory may be made to the P.A....
View ArticleBirth: Lucca Rodrigues Queiroz
Janine Valdrez and Filipe Queiroz of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Lucca Rodrigues Queiroz, on March 20, 2018, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lucca weighed 8.07 pounds. The post Birth:...
View ArticlePolice, fire make net gains for Vineyard House
To the Editor: All of us at Vineyard House wish to thank the organizers of the Guns and Hoses Hockey Game for the very generous donation we received from funds raised at this marvelous event. Since...
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