Tisbury Keeps Short-Term Rental Cap

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.

A Seismic Shift for Affordable Housing Projects

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.

Voters Say Yes to Tax Overrides at Town Meetings

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!

Oak Bluffs Voters to Consider Taking the Island Theater

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. 

Chappy Ferry Owners Look to Sell the Service after 18 years at the Helm

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.

Short-Term Rentals Are on Town Meeting Agendas

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.

Vineyard Preservation Trust Buys the Old Mill From the Garden Club

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 scho…

New High School Comes with Sticker Shock

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 …

Stories from the Blizzard of 2026 on Martha’s Vineyard

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.

Blizzard Slams Martha’s Vineyard, Shutting Down Roads and Ferries

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. Cre…