More layoffs across MGB

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Tariffs targeting Canada could impact our homeowners insurance.

Mass General Brigham has begun its second round of layoffs across its hospital network, but it still remains to be seen how the cuts will impact Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Vineyard hospital officials are being tight-lipped on any potential info about staffing cuts. The layoffs are a part of MGB’s preparations against a forecasted $250 million budget shortfall and to restructure its organization. Read more

Tariffs could spike insurance costs

In our ongoing reporting on the local homeowners insurance market, we hear from agents and officials that the trade tariffs targeting lumber in Canada could make insurance premiums jump even more, although likely not in the immediate future. Read more

NPR station names new headquarters

CAI radio is set to move to the Cape Symphony’s Falmouth Campus, after plans to sell the station’s current, Woods Hole location first broke in October. The new spot is four miles away, and includes gathering and parking space for public events. Read more

Island all-stars

With the spring season on the horizon, 35 student athletes from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School are being honored by the Cape and Island league as winter all-stars. Read more

AT A GLANCE

League to host candidate forums

COMMUNITY

Home-schooling

Vineyard high schoolers Emily MacMillan and Sawyer Schaefer are building a "tiny house" for shop class, learning firsthand about home systems and project management. The student crew says much of the project has been possible thanks to donations, and that their goal is to be done by the end of the school year. Read more

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HAPPENINGS

Today

This week's Poetry & Prose Tuesday is dedicated to writing set on the Vineyard. It's in-person at Chilmark Tavern and on Zoom. You can sign up from 7 pm on the night of the event to read, there or on Zoom. Find the Zoom link at pathwaysmv.org. Read more

Tomorrow

MV Shellfish Group's Shucking Workshop will be held tomorrow at the Tisbury Council on Aging. You'll learn about shellfish and the benefits of aquaculture, and how seniors can access free or affordable permits. You'll also get a shucking demonstration and can practice with instructors. Email amcdonough@tisburyma.gov to reserve a spot. Read more

Movies

View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.

Authors & Books

Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.

MEETINGS

The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

“These actions affect entities across the entire Mass General Brigham system.”

—Mass General Brigham spokesperson Michael Morrison on layoffs reported across the hospital system.

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