The Vineyard Preservation Trust invites applications from community initiatives, civic organizations, wellness and cultural entities to rent the iconic Grange Hall on a weekly basis throughout July and August (shoulder season is possible). Mondays and/or Fridays are now available from 9 AM – 4 PM. Located in the heart of West Tisbury, this sought-after venue … Continued
Now Hiring! Vineyard Preservation Trust Facilities Manager The Facilities Manager oversees the preservation, maintenance, beautification, and improvement of Vineyard Preservation Trust (VPT) properties. This year-round position requires a self-motivated individual with 5+ years of experience in the Martha’s Vineyard building trades and/or property management and a willingness to learn historic property care standards. Key Roles … Continued
Vineyard Preservation Trust Names New Board Chair Brooke Kushwaha Sunday, August 13, 2023 The Vineyard Preservation Trust announced Friday that Josh McCall will succeed John Klein as the 48-year-old organization’s new Board Chair. Mr. McCall is a longtime Vineyard homeowner and spent his entire career at Jack Morton Worldwide, a global brand experience agency specializing … Continued
Town and Trust Settle Grange Hall Dustup Thomas Humphrey Friday, February 24, 2023 A dispute over events held at the Vineyard Preservation Trust’s Grange Hall was put to bed Thursday when the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals granted a special permit to the nonprofit. The board voted 4-1 in favor of approving the permit, … Continued
From Hoof to Harness, Flying Horses Get Off-Season Tune-up Thursday, November 3, 2022 Thomas Humphrey Four of the Flying Horses, all injured in service at their eponymous Oak Bluffs carousel, now sit in the woodworking shop of West Tisbury shipwright Myles Thurlow. Each is a prancing model, darkly lacquered, missing one or more of its … Continued
The Vineyard Trust dedicated to preserving, managing, and restoring historically significant properties central to the culture and story of life on Martha’s Vineyard has named Nevette Previd as the new Executive Director. “l’m honored to lead The Trust into a new chapter. The organization’s commitment to deepening its connection with the community is exciting. The … Continued
New officers were elected at the annual Vineyard Trust meeting this month. John Klein, a long-time active member of the Vineyard community, was elected as the new Chair of the Board. Klein is a deeply experienced Chief Executive having led and chaired several public companies. Locally, he has chaired the Martha’s Vineyard YMCA Advisory Board … Continued