Whether Martha’s Vineyard is your home or your home away from home, every now and again the business side of life needs to be addressed. What follows is a list of Island organizations and contact information to help you find the information you need, easily and quickly.
Agriculture & Environment | Arts & Entertainment | Business & Government | Education | Health & Wellness | History & Preservation | Human Services | Transportation
Agriculture & Environment
Community Greenhouse
Sustainable agriculture cooperative
508-693-2019
FARM Institute
Organic teaching farm promotes the tradition and culture of farming.
508-627-7007
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Operated by Mass Audubon. Offers trails, an interpretive center and active natural history programs for adults and children.
508-627-4850
MV Agricultural Society
Agricultural Hall @35 Panhandle Rd., WT
Organizes and promotes agricultural events & awareness.
508-693-9549
The Island’s garden club values maintaining our unique environment through educational programs, community outreach and social monthly meetings which focus on gardening, nature, conservation and Island beautification.
MV Land Bank
Acquires and manages land for conservation purposes.
508-627-7141
MV Refuse Disposal District
Manages and provides info on recycling and disposal issues.
508-627-4501
Nature Conservancy
Conservation of plants, animals and local ecology.
508-693-6287
Polly Hill Arboretum
Perpetuates the experimental horticultural tradition established by Polly Hill through educational programs, research, plant conservation and exploration.
508-693-9426
Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation
Conserves, manages and administers Island wildlife habitats.
508-693-5207
Tisbury Waterways
Tisubry Waterways is a grassroots citizen’s non-profit group that advocates locally for initiatives to improve and maintain the quality of water in Tisbury’s two estuaries.
508-693-9309
Trustees of Reservations
Own and manage five Island refuge/recreation areas
508-693-7662
Vineyard Conservation Society
Monitors, advocates and provides info on land conservation.
508-693-9588
Vineyard Open Land Foundation
Promotes conservation through innovative land use planning.
508-693-3280
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Arts & Entertainment
African Artists Community Development Project
508-693-4059
Artfarm Enterprises
A professional theatre company and arts organization, inspired by the sustainable agriculture movement
The Arts District
508-696-7429
Drum Workshop
508-627-3786
Featherstone Center for the Arts
Gallery, workshops, open studio, outdoor musical events.
508-693-1850
Island Community Chorus
508-693-7683
Island Theatre Workshop
Offers theater classes and stage productions.
MV Art Association
508-627-4881
MV Chamber Music Society
508-696-8055
MV Film Society & MV Film Festival
Screens avante-garde, classic and indie films. Produces the Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival. 508-696-9369
The MV Independent Film Festival & Cinema Circus
508-645-9599
MV Peforming Arts Center at the MV Regional High School
508 693-1033 ext.250
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse
Community equity theater
508-693-6450
MVTV Community television
508-696-9760
Vineyard Arts Project
Champions new work in dance and theatre and provides nurturing environment for today’s leading artists.
508-413-2104
Vineyard Haven Band
508-645-3458
Vineyard Bellydance & Revue
508-693-4308
Vineyard Artisans
508-693-8989
The Yard
Dance performance and residency programs.
508-645-9662
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Business & Government
County of Dukes County: Courts system, public services, veterans services and more.
Edgartown Board of Trade
Supports the business community; fosters civic involvement.
508-939-0199
League of Women Voters
Information on civic issues, public policy and voting.
508-693-1424
MV Chamber of Commerce
Island business association and Regional Tourist Council.
508-693-0085
MV Commission
DukesCounty’s regional planning and land use agency.
508-693-3453
Oak Bluffs Association
Supporting business and the community at large.
[email protected]
Registry of Deeds
Records and transfers deeds within Dukes & Gosnold counties.
508-627-4205
Rotary Club of Martha’s Vineyard
The Rotary Club of Martha’s Vineyard conducts a variety of significant fundraisers and provides grants for many Island organizations.
Tisbury Business Association
Town based business and civic organization.
SEE ALSO: GOVERNMENT by TOWN & COUNTY >more<
Education
ACE-MV
Adult Community Education. Offers enrichment and practical classes for adults on Martha’s Vineyard.
508-693-1033 ext 240
The Boys and Girls Club
Provides quality programs and services to Island children of all ages.
Email:[email protected]
508-627-3303
The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard
508-338-4665
Email: [email protected]
The Island’s community foundation dedicated to supporting local public and nonprofit organizations. For information on scholarship and grant deadlines <click here>.
MV Public Schools
4 Pine St, Vineyard Haven,02568
508-693-2007
Chilmark School (K-6)
8 State Rd., Chilmark
508-645-2562
Edgartown School (K-8)
West Tisbury Rd., Edgartown
508-627-3316
Oak Bluffs School (K-8)
1 Tradewinds Rd., Oak Bluffs
508-693-0951
Tisbury School (K-8)
40 West William St., Vineyard Haven
508-696-6500
West Tisbury School (K-8)
Old County Rd., West Tisbury
508-696-7738
MV Public Charter School (K-12)
State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-9900
MV Regional High School (9-12)
Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Oak Bluffs
508-693-1033
MV Community Services Preschool
Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Oak Bluffs
508-693-7900
Vineyard Initiative for Teaching & Alternative Education
Provides resources and suport to home schooling families
508-696-1035
Libraries:
Aquinnah Public Library
1 Church St, Aquinnah 02535
508-645-2314
Chilmark Public Library
522 South Rd., Chilmark02535
508-645-3360
Edgartown Public Library
58 N. Water St., Edgartown02539
508-627-4221
Oak Bluffs Public Library
56R School St., Oak Bluffs 02557
508-693-9433
Vineyard Haven Public Library
200 Main St., Vineyard Haven 02568
508-696-4210
West Tisbury Public Library
State Rd., West Tisbury 02575
508-693-3366
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Health & Wellness
MV Hospital
Critical and acute care facility
508-693-0410
MV Boards of Health
Tick Borne Illness Prevention Program
Vineyard Health Care Access
Insurance information and health care advocacy
508-696-0020
Vineyard Nursing Assoc.
Homecare & women’s health network
508-693-6184
Windemere Rehabilitation Center
Long term and nursing care
508-696-6465
YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard
dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Island community by helping members realize their fullest potential through the development of body, mind and spirit.
508-696-7171
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History & Preservation
African American Heritage Trail
Fosters awareness and preservation of the Island’s Black history.
508-693-4361
Aquinnah Cultural Center
Preserves and promotes Wampanoag (Aquinnah) tradition both within the tribe and community
508-645-9265
Holy Ghost Association
Preserves the culture of the Island’s Portuguese-American community
508-693-9875
MV CampMeeting Assoc. & Cottage Museum
Maintains the integrity and ambiance of the historic Methodist Campground
508-693-0525
MV Chapter NAACP
Island civil rights organization.
508-696-5785
Sail MV
Maritime heritage and sailing instruction for Island children
110 Main St., Vineyard Haven
508-696-7644
MV Museum
Preserves the history, natural history and art of Martha’s Vineyard
508-627-4441
Vineyard Trust
Preserves and promotes Island landmarks.
508-627-4440
Human Services
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of MV
Community mentoring program for children
508-696-5497
Camp Jabberwocky
MV Cerebral Palsy Camp
508-693-2339
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority
Development of affordable year round housing initiatives
508-693-4419
Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands
State designated aging service access point
508-693-4393
Family Planning of MV
Woman’s health and birth control services.
508-693-1208
Habitat for Humanity
Ecumenical ministry builds/renovates affordable housing units.
508-696-4646
Hospice
Support and palliative care for the terminally ill.
508-693-0189
Island Housing Trust
Creates affordable housing through acquisition and building
508-693-1117
Island Council on Aging
Information and referral service for the elderly
508-693-4120
MV Community Services
Social service support to the Island community:
Disability, counseling, early childhood, women’s support and visiting nurse services.
508-693-7900
Martha’s Vineyard Donor’s Collaborative
An advocacy organization providing a directory of Vineyard non-profits and how you can help them.
508-645-3690
Martha’s Vineyard Mediation Program, Inc.
Provides education and outreach as well as conflict resolution and mediation services to residents of Dukes County.
508-693-2999
Seven Hills Community Services
Support and advocacy for disabled persons
508-693-7917
Vineyard House
Safe, supportive, sober housing for those in recovery
508-693-8580
Vineyard Independence Partnership
VIP is a partnership of individuals with disabilities, their family members, and friends working –and playing–to ensure that opportunities for a full life on Martha’s Vineyard are available to [email protected]
Vineyard Village at Home
Referral service helping older residents maintain their independence by getting them the service or help they need. Volunteers provide free transportation to our members.
508-693-3038
Transportation
Coast Guard
Search and rescue, enforces maritime law, maintains and monitors navigational aids.
508-645-2661 (office)
508-645-2611 (emergency)
MV Parking Clerk
Island-wide parking ticket payment & appeal
9 Airport Rd., Edgartown 02539
508-696-3842
Registry of Motor Vehicles
A Street, Airport Business Park
Edgartown 02539
800-858-3926
