Islanders who need to drive to Boston or return home can expect delays if the route includes Bourne Bridge. According to a press release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) New England District, “critical maintenance work” will reduce the bridge to a single lane in each direction starting April 27. The lane restrictions are expected to be in effect until “no later May 20, 2026.” The work on the bridge includes replacement of the pavement surface, repairs to steel joints…
Robert L. Burnham, 85, of Edgartown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 13, 2026. Robert was born on the Island on Dec. 10, 1940. He lived in Edgartown his entire life, and attended the Edgartown School. Robert married his wife Yvonne, also of Edgartown, on Sept. 9, 1961. “Grampy” was a man of quiet strength, unwavering dedication, and deep love for his family. He will be remembered for his warm presence, his strong hands, and the steady way he moved through life, always…
A celebration of Roy Scheffer’s life will take place at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Hall on Saturday, May 2, at 2 pm. All are welcome. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Roy’s honor to the M.V. Shellfish Group (online at mvshellfishgroup.org/donate-now), an organization that was near and dear to him. The post Roy Scheffer appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
A graveside service for Patricia Bergeron will be held on Friday, May 1, at 12:30 pm in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, on Vineyard Ave., Oak Bluffs, where Tricia’s ashes will be laid to rest alongside her beloved son, Eric, honoring the unbreakable bond they shared. The post Patricia Bergeron appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
Carl J. Lawrence, 85, died on April 14, 2026, at his home in Oak Bluffs. He was the husband of Molly Mattoon, and brother of William Lawrence. His memorial service will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will follow in another edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information. The post Carl J. Lawrence appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
Catherine Merwin Mayhew (“Kay”) died peacefully after a long, fulfilling life, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 12, 2026. Kay was born in 1939 in Torrington, Conn., and grew up in Winsted, Conn., daughter of Garwood and Marie Merwin. Marie was originally from England, instilling Kay with a strong sense of culture from “across the pond.” Kay graduated from the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. She married Donald Gifford Mayhew, a native Islander, in Winsted in 1961. They…
It’s been a long wait, but the M/V Monomoy, last of three sister vessels converted by the Steamship Authority (SSA) to be used as a freight ferry, entered service on Friday. According to a press release from the SSA, the Monomoy arrived at the Hyannis terminal at 11:30 am, where it loaded 10 cars, seven trucks, and a school bus before departing for Nantucket. The vessel arrived at the Nantucket terminal at 2:45 pm, and a brief commissioning celebration was held on the island where SSA General…
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