Martha's Vineyard - Cape Cod2010 Population: 15,005 est. Martha's Vineyard, the largest resort island in New England, was formed by glacial action 10,000 years ago and lies 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The Island is roughly shaped like a triangle with its base the straight south shore. It is 9 miles wide and 23 miles long at its furthest points and has a total land area of approximately 100 square miles. The Vineyard has 124.6 miles of tidal shoreline. There are 6 towns on Martha's Vineyard; three up-Island towns, Aquinnah (Gay Head), Chilmark and West Tisbury, and three down-Island towns, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. The terms "up-Island" and "down-Island" are nautical terms referring to longitude on a map. |
VINEYARD SQUARE HOTEL AND SUITES
At our Martha’s Vineyard boutique hotel (formerly the Colonial Inn) you can indulge in warm hospitality and comfortable amenities without sacrificing affordability and the convenience of charming, downtown Edgartown. Just steps from gourmet restaurants and the quaint shops of Edgartown, our newly renovated New England hotel is the perfect starting point for your Martha’s Vineyard getaway.
Our rooftop veranda is a popular retreat to relax and enjoy spectacular views of Edgartown Harbor. Unwind in the tranquility of our garden courtyard and guest lounge or people watch from the comfortable rocking chairs on our famous porch — wrapping around the front square.
Complimentary WIFI and continental breakfast, meeting facilities and an upscale restaurant are onsite at Vineyard Square, as well as a salon and day spa, fitness center, renowned art gallery, and a coastal boutique.
Your stay at Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites is your special time away. Our wonderful atmosphere and our knowledge of all things Martha’s Vineyard will make it one of the most delightful and memorable experiences you’ll ever have.
38 N Water St, Edgartown, MA
phone: (508) 627-4711
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| High Rip Current risk late tonight through Sunday evening Saturday September 05, 2026 |
| Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 215 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING? * WHAT?Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE?Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. [?] |
| Jaguar Convertible Leaves Route 6A, Crashes in Barnstable Front Yard; Driver Taken to CCH Saturday September 05, 2026 |
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BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS ? A Jaguar convertible left the roadway around 1 p.m. Friday and slammed into a fence and a tree before coming to rest in the front yard at 3655 Route 6A.
The male driver, the vehicle's sole occupant, was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. He suffered a head wound; the full extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
Minutes before the single-vehicle crash, police in the area were already looking for an erratic driver in a black convertible. The vehicle had been reported as unable to stay in its lane and nearly colliding with oncoming traffic.
Route 6A needed to be completely shut down for a period of time while responders worked the scene.
The investigating Barnstable police officer was issued both an accident number and an arrest number. What criminal charges, if any, the driver may face remained unclear. Investigators had not ruled out a medical emergency as a possible cause.
The crash was still under investigation at the time of the report. [DEVELOPING]
Additional HN Friday photo for good measure?
ABOVE: Hyannis firefighters hustle to launch a rescue boat from the School Street docks after a vessel reportedly caught fire off Osterville. The fire was already out when Barnstable Police aborted their own launch. A Nantucket Sound towing service then took over and towed the damaged vessel back to shore. No further details were available at the time of this report.
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