Monthly Archives: April 2023
Mother ‘may be at risk’ in newborn remains case
Updated, May 1
Massachusetts State Police and Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois are asking for the public’s help identifying the remains of...
Questions arise on MVRHS committee membership
The MVRHS school committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 1, to discuss its ongoing litigation with the town of Oak Bluffs over...
Err on the side of caution with school committee membership
This letter was sent to the chairman of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School school committee chair, Robert Lionette.
To the Editor
I am writing to...
Remembering Lori Fisher
A small brown poodle is the first to welcome visitors at the Fisher family home in Edgartown. Bugsy, or “Nugget,” joined the family in...
Chilmark celebrates Warren Doty’s years of service
People were feeling jovial during the retirement party for former Chilmark select board member Warren Doty, who served over two decades on the board.
The...
Community Services lands workforce development grant
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services has received nearly $700,000 in state funding to help build a behavioral health workforce on the Island for things like...
Car takes out Lambert’s Cove Road Bridge guardrail
A car took out a guardrail on Lambert’s Cove Road Bridge, and repairs will be needed, West Tisbury Superintendent Richard Olsen said during a...
Martha’s Vineyard Little League preps for Opening Day
Martha’s Vineyard Little League will return to action this Saturday, starting with their Opening Day parade at 9:30 am.
Teams will meet at the Oak...
MVC launches action task force to combat housing crisis
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has officially announced the upcoming launch of its Housing Action Task Force, which is focused on finding solutions to the...
High School feasibility study approved at all six town meetings
Aquinnah Town Meeting approved both the amended Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) regional agreement and a $2 million feasibility study for the school...
Aquinnah replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Cheers and applause followed Aquinnah voters’ 57-3 vote to officially replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day during its special town meeting on Wednesday,...
Up-Island Council on Aging: May 2023
Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm, closed holidays
508-693-2896
https://friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org
May Offerings
May 4, Coast to...
Edgartown Council on Aging: May 2023
Edgartown Council on Aging
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St.
Lyndsay Famariss
508-627-4368
lfamariss@edgartown-ma.us
edgartowncoa.com
Weekly Events
Monday
11:30 am Bowling at the Barn in Oak Bluffs. Last day for the...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: May 2023
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
21 Wamsutta Ave.
Rose M. Cogliano, 508-693-4509, ext 3
oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging
Masks are optional at in-person programming.
May Highlights
Weekly exercise, in-person and on Zoom
Monday
9 am,...
Tisbury Council on Aging: May 2023
Tisbury Senior Center
34 Pine Tree Road, Vineyard Haven
Director: Joyce Stiles-Tucker
508-696-4205
tisburyma.gov/council-aging
May Activities
May 2, Food Distribution, 10 am – noon
May 2, Wellness Clinic 10:30...
M.V. Center For Living update
M.V. Center For Living, the Island’s Dementia and Caregiver Support Network
Leslie Clapp, executive director
508-939-9440
lesliec@mvcenter4living.org
mvcenter4living.org
Save the date: May 20, 10 am, Walk and Roll, a...
Noteworthy for 55+: May 2023
MVRHS Luncheon
A delightful experience provided by the M.V. Regional High School Culinary Arts department. Great food and live music once a month during the...
SHINE: MassHealth renewals
As expected, MassHealth began sending annual renewal forms to be completed to retain benefits. This renewal process will run through March 2024. These will...
Veterans’ Corner
Dr. VanBeber will be on Island May 2 for the normal Tuesday, and May 13, which is a Saturday. Saturday is a trial run...
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard
Sunday, April 16, was National Healthcare Decisions Day. Once you've taken care of your taxes, it's time to make certain that you have a...