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Annual Town Meetings 2014
4:40 pm, April 3, 2014Often called the purest form of democracy, town meeting government remains alive and well here. Voters, check your warrants; there are many important issues to consider this year.
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Straight Dealing
4:47 pm, April 3, 2014The announcement that the Tisbury selectmen have made a million-dollar deal to throw the town’s support behind the Stop & Shop expansion threatens to make a mockery of the...
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Never Say Never; Heath Hen May Get Its Boom Back
6:14 pm, April 3, 2014Sara BrownThe heath hen is currently being proposed as a possibility for de-extinction by an organization that aims to coordinate projects that use genetics to rescue endangered...
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West Tisbury Takes Up Mill Pond Questions Again at Town Meeting Tuesday
6:55 pm, April 3, 2014Remy TuminThe topic of what to do about the Mill Pond, if anything, has been before voters for several years and will be again at the annual town meeting Tuesday, April 8.
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Edgartown Voters Will Be Asked to Spend on Town Hall Renovations
6:58 pm, April 3, 2014Sara BrownWhen voters gather within the newly painted walls of the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown next Tuesday, they will take on a town meeting warrant with 66 articles and a...
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Town Hall, Fire Station Projects Top Oak Bluffs Warrant at $15 Million
7:07 pm, April 3, 2014Olivia HullWith newfound financial stability as a backdrop, Oak Bluffs voters will be asked to shoulder some hefty spending items at their annual town meeting this year. And the...
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Vision Fellowships Endow Pursuits from Social Work to Sustainable Farming
4:25 pm, April 4, 2014Ivy AsheTen people have been selected as Vineyard Vision Fellows this year, the largest class in the program’s history. They include a pair of documentary filmmakers and two high...
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Rabies Clinic
Martha's Vineyard Animal ShelterRabies Clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Martha's Vineyard Animal Shelter, Edgartown, and 10 a.m. to noon at public safety building, State Road, West Tisbury. Bring cats in...
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Healthy Kids Day
YMCA of Martha's VineyardHealthy Kids Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., YMCA of Martha's Vineyard. Creative activites that foster healthy living. Free and open to everyone. Call 508-696-7171. Demographics:...
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Curious Minds Forum
Oak Bluffs LibraryCurious Minds Forum, 6 p.m., Oak Bluffs library. Holistic healer Kristin Hendrikson speaks about Shamanic Journeying. Discussion, refreshments. Call 508-693-9433. Demographics:...
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Lamb-o-Rama
Agricultural Hall Lamb-o-Rama, 12 p.m., Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury. Local lamb, eggs and greens. Adults, $12; children, $7. Tickets at the door. Followed by spinners and weavers. Demographics:...
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Trivia Challenge
Alex's PlaceTrivia Challenge, 7 p.m., Alex's Place. Join guest hosts James and Ryan for all ages trivia challenge. Free. Call 508-696-7171. Demographics: GuestFeatured:
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Council of All Beings
Polly Hill Arboretum Council of All Beings, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury. Daylong experiential workshop with communal ritual. Bring lunch. Cost, $30, or $5 for members. Call...
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Unitarian Universalist Easter Service
Unitarian Universalist ChurchUnitarian Universalist Easter Service, 11 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 238 Main street, Vineyard Haven. Rolling Away Stones with Rev. Bill Clark. Call 508-693-8982....
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Easter Service
Martha's Vineyard Bible ChurchEaster Service, 10 a.m., Martha's Vineyard Bible Church at American Legion Hall, Post 257, William street, Vineyard Haven. Call 508-693-4031. Demographics: GuestFeatured:
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Kentucky Derby Party
Chilmark Community CenterFundraiser for League of Women Voters of Martha's Vineyard. Chilmark Community Center, 5 p.m. Admission, $7. Bring your best hat. Call 508-693-2797 or email...
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Edgartown Planning Board Strongly Backs New Apartment Complex
4:47 pm, April 7, 2014Sara BrownA Martha’s Vineyard Commission public hearing opened late last week to review Charles Hajjar’s plan to building 10 apartments in the Four Flags Condominiums at post...
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Liquor License on Hold for Bookstore's Expanded Cafe
5:20 pm, April 7, 2014Sara BrownThe Edgartown selectmen have reconsidered granting a liquor license to Edgartown Books after learning they did not have the proper approval from other town boards. Last...
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Gardening Gear Up
12:56 pm, April 8, 2014Earth Day is April 22, but COMSOG is ready to help you prepare this weekend. On Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come to the COMSOG greenhouse and get a head start.
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Island Inspirations
1:03 pm, April 8, 2014Art competition for Island high school students sponsored by the Vineyard Conservation Society was launched this week.
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