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Building Resilience at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is the Island’s only hospital and a critical lifeline for year-round residents and seasonal visitors alike. The MV Hospital Resilience Project highlights ...
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Wildfire Risk & What We Can Do on Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard may not look like “fire country” to many—but the latest risk maps, historical fire data, and expert analysis tell another story. Wildfire risk ...
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Let the Sun Work for Us: The Power of Solar Energy on Martha’s Vineyard

Every day, the sun gives Martha’s Vineyard a gift: energy. With smart policies, community involvement, and determined organizations like Vineyard Power, that solar potential is ...
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Salt Marsh Migration and Climate Resilience

As sea levels rise, our salt marshes – especially around Sengekontacket Pond and Pocha Pond – are under increasing stress. But these vital ecosystems also ...
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The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) is hiring 2–3 Community Liaisons to play a vital role in shaping the Island’s climate resilience future. This opportunity is part of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Program, a two-year initiative funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to help communities identify climate risks and implement strategies that strengthen resilience.

Building Social Resilience: MVC Hiring Community Liaisons

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) is hiring 2–3 Community Liaisons to play a vital role in shaping the Island’s climate resilience future. This opportunity is ...
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Hunting, Health, and Climate: Tackling Tick‑Borne Disease Through Community Action

On Martha’s Vineyard, public health, the environment, and food systems are deeply interconnected—and current events underscore how urgent integrated approaches have become. The MV Tick ...
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Embracing a Green Future: ACE MV’s Clean Energy Career Program

As Martha’s Vineyard accelerates its transition to clean energy, ACE MV (Adult & Community Education Martha’s Vineyard) is stepping up to train the Island’s future clean‑energy ...
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Preserving Island Heritage Through Local Seafood: MV Fishermen’s Preservation Trust

The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust, led by Shelley Edmundson, is hard at work preserving both the cultural and ecological legacy of the Island’s fishing ...
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Hurricane Season Has Begun—Are You Ready?

As of June 1, hurricane season is officially underway, and NOAA is predicting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring ...
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