Is there crime on Martha's Vineyard?

No, Vineyard crime is of a more benign nature. It can be split up into season and off-season varieties. The seasonal type does resemble off -Island crime, and is usually perpetrated by off-Island criminals.

Is Martha's Vineyard safe?

Martha's Vineyard is a beautiful and relatively safe, relaxed community; but it is not advisable (anywhere!) to completely let your guard down and assume that anything goes because you are on vacation.

Does Martha's Vineyard have a police department?

It is the mission of the Edgartown Police Department to provide our community with the finest police service possible.

Do people live year-round on Martha's Vineyard?

The Vineyard is home to roughly 17,000 year-round residents. During the summer months, the population increases to nearly 200,000. Sixty-three percent of all homes on the Vineyard belong to seasonal residents.

What is Martha Vineyard known for?

Martha's Vineyard (Wampanoag: Noepe; often simply called the Vineyard) is an island located south of Cape Cod in Massachusetts in the United States in North America that is known for being a popular, affluent summer colony.

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Who owns homes on Martha's Vineyard?

Celebrities like Bill Murray, Meg Ryan, Reese Witherspoon, Mike Wallace and even Princess Diana have all regularly visited. At times, a number of them, such as Michael J Fox, have called the Vineyard their home. The low-key vibe is just one of the reasons celebs make Martha's Vineyard part of their summer circuit.

Can you buy alcohol in Martha's Vineyard?

Beer and wine are sold at grocery stores as well as package stores; hard liquor is available at package stores only. A few towns on Martha's Vineyard are dry by choice or tradition (no alcohol can be sold or served), but at most establishments lacking a liquor license, you're welcome to bring your own wine or beer.

Is it expensive to live in Martha's Vineyard?

The cost of living on Martha's Vineyard is about 60 per cent above the national average, and housing costs are almost double, according to a study carried out by the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

What is the average home price on Martha's Vineyard?

The median home sale price on Martha's Vineyard jumped from $875,000 in 2019, the previous Island record, to $1,035,000 in 2020 — an 18 percent increase.

How cold does it get in Martha's Vineyard?

Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 24°F to 79°F and is rarely below 10°F or above 85°F.

How many state troopers are on Martha's Vineyard?

On Martha's Vineyard, four troopers patrol approximately 90 miles of state roads and maintain one of two breath-test machines on the island, according to Procopio. One sergeant lives at the Oak Bluffs barracks. Three troopers live in their own housing, Procopio said.

Who is the police chief of Martha's Vineyard?

Searle told the Gazette in an interview this week. “And we are the people.” On June 14, Mr. Searle will be sworn in by the Oak Bluffs select board as the new chief of police, taking over for retiring chief Erik Blake.

Where do the wealthy live on Martha's Vineyard?

Vineyard Haven, a community on Martha's Vineyard, came out on top with home prices more expensive than one of the nation's largest cities. The median home price in the community is $699,500, while the median household income for year-round residents is $71,811.

What is the Black section of Martha's Vineyard?

In the Oak Bluffs area of Martha's Vineyard, the Inkwell, as it's fondly known, has long been a summer destination for Black families; the area was even listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for vacation-bound African-American families popular from the '40s to '60s.

Is the tap water in Marthas Vineyard safe to drink?

Martha's Vineyard is fortunate to have high quality drinking water. Unlike municipal tap water, which has rigorous testing requirements, bottled water has no rules about testing for biological, chemical, or radioactive contaminants.

Who visits Martha's Vineyard?

They now join a long list of high-profile people, like Jackie Kennedy and 60 Minutes anchor Mike Wallace, who have called the island home. Martha's Vineyard is also a popular vacation spot among the wealthy — Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Larry David have all been spotted spending time there.

How does electricity get to Martha's Vineyard?

Martha's Vineyard's primary source electrical power comes through four 23-kV subsea cables that connect the island to the mainland. The island is also is served by five 2.5 MW diesel generators owned and operated by NRG Canal, although Eversource is responsible for their maintenance.

What do locals call Martha's Vineyard?

"As is their yearly tradition, the Obamas are on summer vacation on Martha's Vineyard, or, as it's more commonly known to locals and visitors, 'The Martha,'" the article, written by Dayna Evans, states. Evans, in an e-mail, said the use of "The Martha" was intentional — a "little joke to rib the [Massachusetts] set."

Why is Martha's Vineyard so expensive?

The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce estimates that during the winter there are 15,000 people living on the island and 115,000 during the summer. Running a business is expensive because taxes, rent and utilities have to be paid for 12 months a year, even if customers don't show up for 9 of those months.

Is Martha's Vineyard a dry county?

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Chilmark is now the only truly 'dry' town on the Island. If you are dining there you are welcome to BYOB – bring your own alcoholic beverage. Restaurants may be licensed to serve alcoholic beverages, though some are limited to beer and wine.

Is Edgartown a dry town?

Just want to grab a drink? Again Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are where you'll need to go, as no other Vineyard towns allow you to order an alcoholic beverage without the purchase of food, or in the case of a couple of towns, not at all.

Can anyone visit Martha's Vineyard?

Martha's Vineyard welcomes visitors throughout the year. Come in summer and enjoy our world class beaches, cultural events, fresh seafood, farm fresh produce and laid back lifestyle.

Does Lady Gaga have a house on Martha's Vineyard?

And as a modern-styled mansion steadily rose on the site over the course of the summer, the property appeared to have Lady Gaga written all over it. The only problem is Gaga doesn't own the place.

What famous person lives in Martha's Vineyard?

Indeed, Spike Lee, David Letterman, Carly Simon, James Taylor and Mike Nichols and Diane Sawyer are among the high-profile property owners on the island. Another regular is Larry David; one of the island's hot new eateries, 7a Foods, tweeted recently that he visited two days in a row.