Vineyard Gazette

The Vineyard Gazette is one of the two newspapers on Martha's Vineyard that requires a subscription. Established in 1846, it also reaches seasonal residents living in various states and countries beyond the island.

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Gay Head Tribe Sues Over Offshore Wind Farm

4 days ago | vineyardgazette.com | Ethan Genter

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) joined a lawsuit last week that is attempting to nullify the approvals of a large offshore wind energy project off the Vineyard’s shores. The tribe, along with several Nantucket residents, fishermen groups and the ACK for Whales nonprofit, filed the suit in federal district court in Washington, D.C., claiming that several federal government agencies did not take enough into consideration when they greenlit the New England 1 and 2 projects.
Student Athletes Are Celebrated College Signing Day

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Five seniors at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be collegiate athletes next fall. The regional high school celebrated the athletes Thursday afternoon by organizing a signing day for the students and their families. Assistant athletic director Jeff Duarte opened the ceremony by congratulating everyone on their accomplishments and wished them good luck on their future endeavors. Kaua De Assis, center, with family.
Building Inspector Investigated After Allegedly Shoving Man

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

West Tisbury Police say they will file a charge against a town employee after he allegedly shoved a man at the annual town meeting last month. West Tisbury building inspector Joseph Tierney is facing a charge of assault and battery on an elderly person after resident Leon Brathwaite told police that Mr. Tierney pushed him to the ground at the April 8 town meeting, according to a police report.
Jabberwocky’s New Red Bus is Brillig

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Louisa Hufstader

At State Beach, the Camp Jabberwocky bus has always held a special status. The big red bus with the Alice in Wonderland characters frolicking on the sides has a reserved spot all summer long so that campers can enjoy easier access to the beach, and passersby get to enjoy the sight of the iconic vehicle. Jabberwocky campers have been riding in one red bus or another to take part in summer activities since the 1960s, when the name on the side still read Martha’s Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp.
Sharks Are Ready for Season Opener

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

Summertime means baseball at the Shark Tank on Martha’s Vineyard. The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks summer collegiate league opens their 14th season on Tuesday, June 3, with a home game against the Vermont Mountaineers. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m.New additions at the ball park this year include more food service for easier access, according to general manager Russ Curran. “We’re going to be offering food in the beer garden area as well this year,” he said.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending May 30

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katie Carroll

The end of May is here. It is time to flip the calendar to June and embrace the summer season. It’s time to be delighted by the early morning chirping of baby birds, the clanging of the bell buoy, the hum of the lobstermen’s engines, dew on the grass, the sweet smell of beach roses and sipping lemonade from an entrepreneurial child’s roadside stand. I’ll confess, I often dip my toes into summer with the thought that I “just need to endure it.” I’m not really one to enjoy the heat.
Governor Healey Calls Out ICE Over Vineyard Arrests

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Ethan Genter

Gov. Maura Healey is calling on federal agents to provide better information about the immigration arrests that took place on Martha’s Vineyard this week. At a press conference Wednesday, Governor Healey said the arrests of about 40 people on the Vineyard and Nantucket by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have caused fear to ripple throughout the Islands. The agency has not released the names of the people detained, nor given explicit reasons why they were arrested.
Brazil Fest Postponed

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Ethan Genter

A Brazilian cultural festival that was scheduled to take place on the Island this weekend has been postponed after federal immigration officials arrested about 40 people here and on Nantucket Tuesday. Backers of Brazil Fest, which was supposed to be held on June 1 at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury, announced in a statement Wednesday that the festival is on hold due to concerns for attendees' safety.
Swimming for Sharks, Island Circuit Is Completed

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Katrina Liu

When endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh realized that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws, he knew it was the right time to do something no one had done before. In a span of 12 days, Mr. Pugh swam 58 miles around Martha’s Vineyard to change the public perception about sharks. While he has taken part in many races to raise awareness for various causes, this is the first time he has done it for the sole purpose of bringing attention to a specific species.
Federal Officers Make Arrests on Island

1 week ago | vineyardgazette.com | Ethan Genter

Eyewitnesses and workers on the Island say the FBI and other federal agencies were on the Vineyard Tuesday, stopping vehicles and taking people into custody. Reports of officers in unmarked vehicles making traffic stops in down-Island towns spread across social media in the morning, and witnesses said they saw officers in FBI jackets involved. The bureau did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday.