Agriculture & Environment | Arts & Entertainment | Business & Government | Education
Health & Wellness | History & Preservation | Human Services | Transportation
Agriculture & Environment
Community Solar Greenhouse – Sustainable agriculture cooperative
508-693-2019
Conservation Partnership of MV – A consortium of five Island conservation organizations
508-693-9588
FARM Institute - Organic teaching farm promotes the tradition and culture of farming.
508-627-7007
http://www.farminstitute.org/
MV Agricultural Society – Organizes and promotes agricultural events & awareness.
508-693-9549
MV Land Bank – Acquires and manages land for conservation purposes.
508-627-7141
www.mvlandbank.com
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
www.nature.org
Polly Hill Arboretum - Perpetuates the experimental horticultural tradition established by Polly Hill through educational programs, research, plant conservation and exploration.
508-693-9426
www.pollyhillarboretum.org
Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation – Conserves, manages and administers Island wildlife habitats.
508-693-5207
www.sheriffsmeadow.org
Trustees of Reservations – Own and manage five Island refuge/recreation areas
508-693-7662
www.thetrustees.org
Vineyard Conservation Society – Monitors, advocates and provides info on land conservation.
508-693-9588
http://www.vcsmv.org/
Vineyard Open Land Foundation – Promotes conservation through innovative land use planning.
508-693-3280
www.islanderis.net/users/volf
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Arts & Entertainment
Featherstone Center for the Arts - Gallery, workshops, open studio, outdoor musical events.
508-693-1850
www.featherstonearts.org
Island Theatre Workshop - Offers theater classes and stage productions.
www.itwmv.org
MV Film Society - Screens avante-garde, classic and indie films. Produces the Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival.
508-696-9369
www.mvfilmsociety.com
Troubled Shores, Inc. - Not for profit theater organization dedicated to improving the cultural and educational environment of the Cape and Islands through the experience of improvisational theater.
508-939-9368
www.troubledshores.com
Vineyard Arts Project - Seeks to develop, foster, and promote the live arts as experiences central to the community of Martha's Vineyard. Initiates and operates programs in all disciplines of the live arts. www.vineyardartsproject.org
The Vineyard Playhouse - Community equity theater
508-693-6450
www.vineyardplayhouse.org
The Yard - Dance performance and residency programs.
508-645-9662
www.dancetheyard.org
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Business & Government
Edgartown Board of Trade – Supports the business community; fosters civic involvement.
www.edgartownboardoftrade.com
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
www.mvy.com
MV Commission – Dukes County’s regional planning and land use agency.
508-693-3453
www.mvcommission.org
Oak Bluffs Association – Supporting business and the community at large.
www.oakbluffsmv.com
Registry of Deeds – Records and transfers deeds within Dukes & Gosnold counties.
508-627-4205
http://www.dukescounty.org/Pages/DukesCountyMA_Deeds/index
Tisbury Business Association – Town based business and civic organization.
www.tisburybusinessassociation.com
SEE ALSO: GOVERNMENT by TOWN & COUNTY (more)
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Education
MV Public Schools
4 Pine St, Vineyard Haven,02568
508-693-2007
www.mv.k12.ma.us/
Chilmark School (K-6)
8 State Rd., Chilmark
508-645-2562
Edgartown School (K-8)
West Tisbury Rd., Edgartown
508-627-3316
www.edgartownschool.org
Oak Bluffs School (K-8)
1 Tradewinds Rd., Oak Bluffs
508-693-0951
www.oakbluffs.mv.k12.ma.us/
Tisbury School (K-8)
40 West William St., Vineyard Haven
508-696-6500
www.tisbury.mv.k12.ma.us/
West Tisbury School (K-8)
Old County Rd., West Tisbury
508-696-7738
www.wtisbury.mv.k12.ma.us/
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M V Public Charter School (K-12)
State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-9900
www.mvpcs.org
MV Regional High School (9-12)
Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Oak Bluffs
508-693-1033
www.mvrhs.mv.k12.ma.us/
MV Community Services Preschool
Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Oak Bluffs
508-693-7900
http://mvcommunityservices.com/child.html
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
Edgartown Public Library
58 N. Water St., Edgartown 02539
508-627-4221
www.edgartownlibrary.org
Chilmark Public Library
522 South Rd., Chilmark 02535
508-645-3360
www.library.chilmark.ma.us
Oak Bluffs Public Library
56R School St., Oak Bluffs 02557
508-693-9433
www.oakbluffslibrary.org
Vineyard Haven Public Library
200 Main St., Vineyard Haven 02568
508-696-4210
www.vhlibrary.org
West Tisbury Public Library
State Rd., West Tisbury 02575
508-693-3366
www.westtisburylibrary.org/westtisbury
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Health & Wellness
MV Hospital - Critical and acute care facility
508-693-0410
www.mvhospital.com
Safe Haven Project - Host of Vineyard Project Children’s AIDS Camp
508-693-1767
www.safe-haven-project.org
Vineyard Health Care Access - Insurance information and health care advocacy
508-696-0020
www.islandhealthplan.com
Vineyard Nursing Assoc - Homecare & women’s health network
508-693-6184
www.vineyardnursing.org
Windemere Rehabilitation Center.- Long term and nursing care
508-696-6465
www.windemeremv.org
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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 at large
508-645-9265
Dukes County Historical Society-Vineyard Museum – Preserves the history, natural history and art of Martha’s Vineyard
508-627-4441
www.marthasvineyardhistory.org
Holy Ghost Association – Preserves the culture of the Island’s Portuguese-American community
508-693-9875
MV Camp Meeting Assoc. & Cottage Museum – Maintains the integrity and ambience of the historic Methodist Campground
508-693-0525
www.mvcma.org
MV Chapter NAACP- Island civil rights organization.
508-696-5785
www.marthasvineyardnaacp.org
MV Preservation Trust – Preserves and promotes Island landmarks.
508-627-4440
www.mvpreservation.org
Sail MV - Maritime heritage and sailing instruction for Island children
110 Main St., Vineyard Haven
508-696-7644
www.sailmv.com
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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
http://www.hcsm.org/drhs/marthavineyardfamilyplanning.htm
Habitat for Humanity - Ecumenical ministry builds/renovates affordable housing units.
508-696-4646
habitatmv.org
Hospice – Support and palliative care for the terminally ill.
508-693-0189
www.hospiceofMV.org
Island Affordable Housing Fund - Facilitates the creation of affordable year round housing opportunities.
508-696-0943
www.islandaffordable.org
Island Housing Trust – Creates affordable housing through acquisition and building
508-693-1117
www.islandhousingtrustmv.org
Island Parents Educational Support & Training Center - Provides full range of information and support to the parents of children with disability
508-696-5486
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
www.mvcommunityservices.com
Seven Hills Community Services - Support and advocacy for disabled persons
508-693-7917
Vineyard Affordable Child Care Project - Provides financial assistance to families for child care expenses
508-696-6568
Vineyard House - Safe, supportive, sober housing for those in recovery
508-693-8580
www.vineyardhouse.org
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.
Jane P. Hawkes, Program Coordinator.
508-693-3038
email: vineyardvillage@gmail.com
www.vineyardvillage.org
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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
800-858-3925
Sail MV - Maritime heritage and sailing instruction for Island children
110 Main St., Vineyard Haven
508-693-7030
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