A proposed bill in the Massachusetts legislature could redefine when beaches are considered public, stirring strong reactions on Martha’s Vineyard and raising questions about centuries-old shoreline access laws. Meanwhile, a team of open-water swimmers has made history by completing a grueling relay from Nantucket to the Vineyard. 

A proposed bill in the Massachusetts legislature could redefine when beaches are considered public, stirring strong reactions on Martha&rsquo;s Vineyard and raising questions about centuries-old shoreline access laws. Meanwhile, a team of open-water swimmers has made history by completing a grueling relay from Nantucket to the Vineyard.&nbsp;

On the Vineyard is a weekly 10-minute wrap-up of news from Martha’s Vineyard compiled by the Vineyard Gazette. New episodes every Friday. Listen right here or wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

On the Vineyard is a weekly 10-minute wrap-up of news from Martha&rsquo;s Vineyard compiled by the Vineyard Gazette. New episodes every Friday. Listen right here or wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.