Katherine Mary Palches Yolton, 96, passed away peacefully at Navigator Homes in Edgartown on May 9. Katherine had been a resident at Windemere since 2011, and moved to Navigator, along with most of her peers, when Navigator opened in February of this year. A memorial service for Katherine — Katie, to all who knew her — will be held at the Unitarian Church in Vineyard Haven at 11 am on Saturday, May 30. The post Katherine Mary Palches Yolton appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
Nancy S. Merjos, a longtime resident of Oak Bluffs, died peacefully in her home in the Campgrounds at the age of 94. She is survived by her two sons, Timothy Merjos and Stavros Merjos. There are no services planned at this time. The post Nancy S. Merjos appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
Geraldine Jackson, 93, of Edgartown, passed away quietly, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep devotion to the people she cherished. Geri was predeceased by her husband, George (“Sonny”) Jackson; and her daughter, Cathy Merrill. She is survived by her son, Glenn Jackson; her brother, Dennis Gibson and his wife Helen; her grandchildren, Jennifer Kennedy and her husband Mark, Laura Ruggiero and her husband Joe, Jason Merrill and his wife Katie, and Josh Merrill and his wife Melissa;…
Elaine Costa Carroll, 83, of Vineyard Haven, and McLean, Va., died on May 9, 2026, in Virginia. She was the mother of Michael T. Carroll and Elizabeth J. Carroll; the former wife of Michael Carroll of Vineyard Haven; and the longtime partner of Dan Hastings of McLean. Her visitation will be held in the Chapman Funeral Home on Edgartown Road in Oak Bluffs on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, May 22, at 11 am, officiated by Fr. Joseph…
Heard on Main Street this week: There’s a new Tisbury columnist in town. Hello, world, Tisbury, and Tisbury-adjacent enthusiasts. My name is Taylor Stone, your newest MV Times columnist, and this marks my very first time writing to you all. While I admit I’m new to town columns, I’ve been studying the trails of footprints set out by all the current columnists, and I’m excited to share my own perspective as a year-round resident of Vineyard Haven. Because such a thorough introduction was published…
MV SOUND is launching a new weekly concert series at the historic Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs, every Thursday from May 14 through June 25. Curated by Martha’s Vineyard musician and producer Phil DaRosa, the series features a rotating lineup of local and regional singer-songwriters, acoustic performers, and select rock bands in a listening-room environment — part of a broader mission to elevate the Island’s live music culture through thoughtfully curated events and professional production.…
On May 16, partake in a special Wine and Write event taking place from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Vineyard Gardens Nursery in West Tisbury. This free community gathering will include beverages and hors d’oeuvres as people come together to write and discuss the themes of Dorothy West’s novel, “The Wedding.” Register at eventbrite.com/e/wine-n-write. The post Wine and Write appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
The M.V. Community Seed Library’s annual Seedling Swap at the West Tisbury library is coming up quickly. Be sure to bring your heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable, flower, and fruit seedlings or cuttings to swap and share with others. Participants can talk to local gardeners and seed-saving experts, and help grow and develop native varieties. Save your seeds after the growing season and “return” them to the seed library. This event is free and open to the public. The M.V. Community…
On the last Wednesday of each month, from 5 to 6 pm, the West Tisbury library hosts “Living Love: Story and Grief Circle.” “Living Love” gatherings draw from the talking circle ritual. Hosted by Melissa Knowles and rooted in her own lived experience of loss, this monthly gathering brings people together in small groups to share how love and loss continue to shape their lives — through conversation and creative practices, including journaling and the sharing of photographs and personal…
The Vineyard Haven library welcomes local historian Tom Dresser for a presentation on his latest book, “Historic Storms of Martha’s Vineyard,” which chronicles the major storms of the past four centuries on Martha’s Vineyard, including the Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635, Hurricane Bob, and the No-Name Storm of 1991, among others. “Historic Storms of Martha’s Vineyard” is a compilation of the fiercest weather challenges of the past on the Island, starting with the Great Colonial…
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