On The Vineyard

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, an Island worker and his teenage son who were out fishing off Menemsha this week were detained by the U.S. Coast Guard and transferred to an ICE detention facility on the mainland. And cash purchases are having a growing impact on the Island’s real estate market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, we hear what students and teachers have to say about the 67-year-old high school and why they think a renovation and expansion is necessary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette , the Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved the Green Villa housing complex in Edgartown, the largest condominium project in Vineyard history, featuring more than 100 deed-restricted units for year-round residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 school’s Jazzfest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 debris from the blizzard. And a rare turning of the historic Fresnel light formerly in th...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Crews have restored power to most customers, but the blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as one of...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, we look back at how the real estate market fared in 2025. And goodbye to Mocha Motts in Vineyard Haven, but also some good news on the caffeine front.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, summer airline traffic continued to climb in 2025, reaching an unprecedented high of more than 87,000 people arriving to the Vineyard by air. And what’s lunch like at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School? Tune in for pasta Alfredo served up on the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, hundreds of people gathered at the Portuguese American Club to remember an Island couple who were killed when bad weather caused their skiff to capsize while they were scalloping together on New Year’s day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we share a 10-minute wrap-up of 2025 in Martha’s Vineyard news, we are listening back to some archival sound. In each episode we try to add Vineyard voices from the past. We do this with the help of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and their extensive audio archive. In today’s episode we meet the woman who maintains and grows the archive, and hear some of the voices from th...

This week we share a 10-minute wrap-up of 2025 in Martha’s Vineyard news – from the effects of funding cuts from the Trump administration to a rise in ticks and a raid by ICE. And a  bombshell report blasting the Steamship Authority for blowing millions in public funds on redesigning a new website that is still not functional. We listen to clips from the major stories of the year,...

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a report from the state Inspector General blasted Steamship Authority leadership for blowing millions in public funds on redesigning a new website that is still not functional. And Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has a new leader in a long-time employee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, State officials came to Oak Bluffs to discuss ways to confront the increasing number of tick-borne illnesses on the Island. And Christmas in Edgartown is here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, loneliness among Island seniors is a growing concern for healthcare providers. And the future looks dim for Island Music, the Vineyard's only music store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.