Film and performance are powerful societal tools that invite communities to become more connected, more accepting, and more compassionate. The second annual Martha’s Vineyard Disability Festival aims to achieve these goals by bringing folks of all ages and abilities together for a positive and enjoyable experience centered around a love for great film. Jenna Robichau, […]
The West Tisbury select board voted 2-0 to appoint Bradley “Brad” Cortez as a West Tisbury police sergeant during a Wednesday afternoon meeting. Board member Skipper Manter abstained from voting since he is the current West Tisbury police lieutenant. “We’ve completed the restructuring process I wanted to have taken place by the time Lt. Manter […]
Incoming Superintendent Richie Smith had his terms of employment finalized and his final contract with Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools approved by the All-Island School Committee (AISC) Tuesday. Smith is taking over for outgoing Superintendent Matt D’Andrea, who is leaving the Island to take a job as the superintendent of Wareham Public Schools. The committee chose […]
Richie Smith is the new superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools for a period of two years. During Thursday’s meeting of the All-Island School Committee (AISC), members voted 11-3 to appoint Smith as the superintendent for the remainder of what would have been outgoing superintendent Matt D’Andrea’s remaining term. Smith will take on his new […]
Teachers and school employees staged an Islandwide walk-in/out on Thursday to show solidarity with the Martha’s Vineyard Educators Association (MVEA) in their ongoing battle with school officials regarding salary increases. Following a recent failure to reach an agreement during lengthy negotiations with the All Island School Committee over their three-year contract with the district, the […]