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…

New Steamship Leader Outlines Improvement Plan

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, new leadership at the Steamship Authority promises widespread improvements to the ferry system. And music soothes the winter blues on the Island.

Island Theater in Oak Bluffs Could Be Seized by Town

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, the Oak Bluffs select board on Martha's Vineyard is considering taking the dilapidated Island Theater by eminent domain. And it’s been a cold and snowy winter. What does that mean for ticks?

Public Outcry Grows as Steamship Authority Proposes Ferry Reservation

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, the Steamship Authority is adding public feedback sessions after facing backlash from the community over proposed changes to the reservation system. And an icy harbor briefly shut down the Chappy ferry.

A New Island Nonprofit Aims to Protect Immigrants

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a new nonprofit helps businesses protect immigrants and others by educating them about their 4th amendment rights. And dirt roads, long driveways, and a run on ice melt made this snowstorm uniquely challenging on the I…