As pending litigation and appeals loom over whether the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) will have the authority to continue to review certain affordable housing projects, at least one Island town is planning to back the regulatory body’s effort. The Chilmark Select Board unanimously voted Tuesday, June 16, to send a letter to state legislators urging the preservation of the MVC’s authority to regulate Chapter 40B projects, a state statute that removes local zoning barriers for developers…
Island Health Care (IHC) announced that founder and CEO Cynthia Mitchell received the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers’ 2026 Outstanding CEO Award. The league formally presented the award to Mitchell Friday, June 12 at their Annual Awards Gala in Boston under this year’s theme, “Courage to Care.” The theme was created to celebrate the bravery and education required for healthcare providers to serve their communities, according to the League. Mitchell told The Times that…
Back Door Donuts, one of the Island’s favorite bakeries, known for its fresh donuts and late-night lines, has been named No. 4 Best Donut Shop in the country in the 2026 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual awards honor top locations, restaurants, and attractions nationwide. A panel of industry experts choose nominees, and winners are chosen by a public vote. Back Door Donuts placed No. 5 in 2025. Back Door Donuts has been a fixture on the Island since the late 1940s,…
Shellfish departments across the Island are making efforts to adapt to several environmental factors that hampered last season’s bay scallop harvest. At the forefront of that effort is the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group (MVSG), which just celebrated 50 years of preserving and promoting the Island’s shellfish stock. MVSG raises and distributes bay scallop seed to the town’s shellfish departments from late July to the end of summer hatchery season, with different ponds seeded for optimal…
June 11: M.V. Museum ‘100 Black Women Serving the Vineyard for 70 Years’ “100 Black Women Serving the Vineyard” celebrates and honors 70 years of The Cottagers, Inc., and the Black women members’ commitment to community, culture, and care, features longtime Cottagers reflecting on the organization’s origins, evolution, and legacy. 5 to 7 pm. mvmuseum.org/registration-06-11-26. June 18–21: Sixth annual Juneteenth Jubilee Festival Celebrate freedom, joy, culture, and community.…
To the Editor: This year marks Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School’s (MVPCS) 30th anniversary, a moment to look back on three decades of outstanding community accomplishments. It’s also a time of exciting leadership transition. Incoming Director Christopher Nace will take the reins in July, while Peter Steedman, current director, will transition to a teaching role on Cape Cod. We are drafting this letter in partnership to highlight the remarkable growth and community-wide accomplishments…
To the Editor: I am the outgoing chair of the board of ACE MV. ACE has a close partnership with MVRHS, and among ACE’s activities, board, staff, and friends volunteer to do mock job interviews with juniors as part of their career exploration junior seminar. More than a week ago, I talked with three multilingual juniors. I can only say that these young women were each spectacular. I can’t vouch for their Portuguese, but their English was perfect, and they’re at ease with adults.…
To the Editor:It finally happened! On June 9, above the Tisbury Town Hall in Vineyard Haven, we had a very serious conversation about dealing with the very serious tick situation here on the Island, and our sister island, Nantucket. It is presently completely at emergency level. Seven dedicated, wonderful humans who are chock-full of information and help gave up their evening to share what they know. God bless and thank you, Ellen McMahon, M.D., Lea Hamner, M.P.H., Aubrey Stimola Ryan, PA-C, Josh…
Dedicated to my friend, Patricio Honores. There are moments in life that change us physically, emotionally, and spiritually all at once. Sometimes those moments arrive suddenly, without warning, and leave us searching for meaning in the aftermath. For me, that moment came through an accident that could have left me feeling frightened, isolated, and defeated. Instead, it revealed something extraordinary about humanity, friendship, and what many people call karma. As a reminder, the accident occurred…
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