Today on Martha's Vineyard Patch: New Features and a New Look

Welcome to the new MV Patch! We’re really pleased with it and we think you’ll like it, too.

First of all, we think the site looks livelier, and more like the Vineyard, with a local photo topping the page.

But that photo isn’t the only thing that’s better about Patch. Now our news looks better, is easier to comment on, and easier to share. And right below the news on the homepage you’ll see blogs, where we can showcase more Island voices and get a view of what’s happening beyond the news. Plus, we’ve made it easier to start a blog yourself — any time, about anything.

Speaking of reader voices, the freshest thing you’ll find on the new Patch is our Boards. The Boards are a place on Patch where you can post Announcements about anything you want — lost cats and dogs, school plays, wedding announcements, or a photo of that gorgeous sunset. There’s an Opinion Board — because everyone in town has one, so why not put it all in one place? The Buy/Sell/Trade Board is where you can post your garage sale and get rid of the stuff that’s taken over your basement. And there’s a Board for Business updates — a dedicated spot for business owners to post news about sales, specials, openings and closings.

Best of all: Our new site is mobile, so you can post from your device wherever you happen to be.

MV Patch is all about our community — living our best lives and making the Island better for ourselves and our families. So please, tell us what you think of the new Patch in the Opinion Board, or through the feedback form. We can’t wait to hear from you!