On The Vineyard

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved the Green Villa housing complex in Edgartown, the largest condominium project in Vineyard history, featuring more than 100 deed-restricted units for year-round residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, Tisbury voters agreed to keep a 75-night limit on short-term rentals. And there will be two new restaurants in Oak Bluffs this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, a state body ruled the Martha’s Vineyard Commission cannot stand in the way of affordable housing applications. And we go on tour with the Dock Street Fight Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and West Tisbury voters all say yes to higher taxes to fund town services. And the annual beach cleanup for Earth Day is this Saturday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute Vineyard Gazette newsroom wrap-up, we look closely at the Oak Bluffs town warrant, including an article to take the Island Theater by eminent domain, and did you know you can check out a sewing machine from the library? We learn all about Island libraries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s 10-minute Vineyard Gazette newsroom roundup, the Chappy Ferry is up for sale, marking a major change for the critical service. Plus, Islanders turn out in large numbers for the No Kings protest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, it’s almost town meeting time and many towns have short-term rental restrictions on their warrants. And a new reporting fellowship at the Gazette honors our former esteemed owner, editor, and publisher, Henry Beetle Hough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, we look at the Vineyard Preservation Trust’s purchase of the Old Mill in West Tisbury. The property has been home to the Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club since 1942. And we listen to some big band music from the regional high school’s Jazzfest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s 10-minute news wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, the expected price tag for the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building project rose to more than $400 million with the addition of millions of dollars in future debt service. Islanders are still busy cleaning up tree debris from the blizzard. And a rare turning of the historic Fresnel light formerly in the Gay Head Lighthouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s 10-minute news wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, we hear how residents of Chappaquiddick bore the brunt of power outages during the blizzard. And we help cook up a meal for guests at Harbor Homes shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, two feet of snow buried homes and vehicles across Martha’s Vineyard early this week. Fierce winds snapped trees and downed power lines, leaving nearly half the Island without electricity at the height of the storm. Crews have restored power to most customers, but the blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as one of the most disruptive – and record-setting – storms in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, new leadership at the Steamship Authority promises widespread improvements to the ferry system. And music soothes the winter blues on the Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, the Oak Bluffs select board on Martha's Vineyard is considering taking the dilapidated Island Theater by eminent domain. And it’s been a cold and snowy winter. What does that mean for ticks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, the Steamship Authority is adding public feedback sessions after facing backlash from the community over proposed changes to the reservation system. And an icy harbor briefly shut down the Chappy ferry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a new nonprofit helps businesses protect immigrants and others by educating them about their 4th amendment rights. And dirt roads, long driveways, and a run on ice melt made this snowstorm uniquely challenging on the Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, we look back at how the real estate market fared in 2025. And goodbye to Mocha Motts in Vineyard Haven, but also some good news on the caffeine front. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, summer airline traffic continued to climb in 2025, reaching an unprecedented high of more than 87,000 people arriving to the Vineyard by air. And what’s lunch like at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School? Tune in for pasta Alfredo served up on the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, hundreds of people gathered at the Portuguese American Club to remember an Island couple who were killed when bad weather caused their skiff to capsize while they were scalloping together on New Year’s day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we share a 10-minute wrap-up of 2025 in Martha’s Vineyard news, we are listening back to some archival sound. In each episode we try to add Vineyard voices from the past. We do this with the help of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and their extensive audio archive. In today’s episode we meet the woman who maintains and grows the archive, and hear some of the voices from this year’s episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we share a 10-minute wrap-up of 2025 in Martha’s Vineyard news – from the effects of funding cuts from the Trump administration to a rise in ticks and a raid by ICE. And a  bombshell report blasting the Steamship Authority for blowing millions in public funds on redesigning a new website that is still not functional. We listen to clips from the major stories of the year, and we remember the people and places on the Island that are no longer with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a report from the state Inspector General blasted Steamship Authority leadership for blowing millions in public funds on redesigning a new website that is still not functional. And Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has a new leader in a long-time employee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, State officials came to Oak Bluffs to discuss ways to confront the increasing number of tick-borne illnesses on the Island. And Christmas in Edgartown is here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, loneliness among Island seniors is a growing concern for healthcare providers. And the future looks dim for Island Music, the Vineyard's only music store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse and Circuit Arts say the organizations will soon come together as one entity. And where did all the turkeys roaming the Vineyard come from? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, the off-season in Oak Bluffs is getting more difficult with businesses closing. Also, a new site on the African American Heritage Trail in Woods Hole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, the Steamship Authority is getting a new general manager and the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse is losing its iconic director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True Vineyard Color, with host Sylvia Farrington, is a conversation with the eclectic people who call Martha's Vineyard home. This week, Sylvia talks with Vineyard Gazette publisher and On the Vineyard producer and host Monica Brady-Myerov about her love of storytelling, local journalism, and finding community on the Vineyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Islandwide election will be held next year on a proposal to fund the renovation of the regional high school. And volunteers dig in to move quahaugs from a polluted lake to a healthier pond, so in the future they will be fit for consumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The regional high school football team pulls out of the Island Cup because of injuries, while the girls and boys soccer teams won Golden Anchors over Nantucket. And Halloween on the Vineyard gets spooky, with ghost stories, zombie crawls and haunted houses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concern over PFAS in the water in Chilmark leads Chilmark School to use only bottled water. And ferry rates on the Steamship Authority are going up in the new year to help close a budget gap. And we visit the Shearer Cottage on the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state considers a fee on high-end real estate transactions to help with the housing crisis. And Vineyarders love their classic cars – and shared bragging rights at a recent car show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha’s Vineyard Airport is going to double in size with a long-awaited expansion and upgrade. A silent disco rocks out on the sand in Vineyard Haven. And it's time to order your Island-raised turkey from local farmers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students did better than the state average on standardized tests. And the Mocha Motts in Vineyard Haven and the Plane View Restaurant at the airport plan to close as their owners retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tribal leaders met with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as part of an annual meeting that happened to take place on the Vineyard. And a beautiful goodbye to Black Dog founder and sailor Captain Bob Douglas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer for local businesses was a mixed bag, with July a bit slow and August on fire. And concerns about an immigration crackdown led organizers to again postpone a Brazilian festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gazette celebrated the 50th anniversary of its in-house Goss Community Press with a guided tour and special print run, and after fourteen years of jerk chicken and ribs, Chef Deon’s Kitchen at the VFW post is closing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Martha's Vineyard high school renovation and addition plan cleared a hurdle this week. And the Martha’s Vineyard Museum says goodbye to its very successful Jaws exhibit.  Also a musical sendoff to Jim Thomas the creator of theUS Slave Song Projects’ Spirituals choir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steamship Authority looks at raising ferry rates for Islanders. And after 16 years, the Grey Barn in Chilmark turns off the ovens and sells the cows that produced award-winning cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stormy weather from Hurricane Erin offshore postpones two beloved Island traditions - Grand Illumination Night and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair starts this Thursday, but there will be no Ferris wheel this year. And a recap of some thought-provoking August events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of people visited the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market this week to show support for the pierogi vendor who refused to sell dumplings to a prominent attorney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Morning Glory Farm marks 50 years on Martha's Vineyard, its story of growth and community stands in stark contrast to the island’s housing crisis. Today, even six-figure earners struggle to find a place to live on the Vineyard. What does it mean when people who cherish the island can no longer afford to stay?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed bill in the Massachusetts legislature could redefine when beaches are considered public, stirring strong reactions on Martha’s Vineyard and raising questions about centuries-old shoreline access laws. Meanwhile, a team of open-water swimmers has made history by completing a grueling relay from Nantucket to the Vineyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturist Tim Boland, the longtime executive director of the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury, plans to step down at the end of next summer. And a staple on Vineyard waters for 63 years, the legendary schooner Shenandoah will sail her last season next summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of On the Vineyard, we tell the story of a near-miss after an engine issue forced a sightseeing biplane pilot to make an emergency landing on a Chappaquiddick beach. We'll also delve into the state of the offshore wind energy industry a year since the Vineyard Wind blade failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agricultural Society is switching things up this summer with rides provided by a new amusement company. And get your Gazette pressman hats at the 4th of July parade!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s going on at the Woods Hole ferry terminal, and how will it affect your travel plans? And Jaws and Juneteenth shared the weekend with lots of events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaws mania has hit the Island. We’ll preview some of the celebrations marking 50 years since Jaws was released. And the latest on ticks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new nature preserve opens in Aquinnah on property once owned by the Kennedy family. And we celebrate the winners of the 2025 Best of the Vineyard contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Island immigrant community is still reeling from the arrest of an unconfirmed number of undocumented Island residents, believed to be mostly Brazilians. And celebrating the life of an Oak Bluffs boy and an Island man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.