Martha's Vineyard and Lee Fierro as Mrs. Kintner. Scores of other island natives appeared in the film as extras. Later, scenes from "Jaws 2" and "" were filmed on the island, as well. In June 2005 the island celebrated the 30th anniversary of "Jaws" with a weekend-long Jawsfest. In 1977, distressed over losing their guaranteed seat in the Massachusetts General Court, inhabitants of Martha's Vineyard considered the possibility of secession from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, either to become part of another state (having received offers from both Vermont and Hawaii), reincorporating as a separate U.S. territory, or as the nation's 51st state.
Martha's Vineyard Magazine on wild edibles. It is a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA). Best of the Vineyard is a contest held annually by the magazine in which readers vote for island businesses which “are the very best at what they do.” The award is given in a variety of categories that range from necessity to luxury. Past categories include best summer event, chowder, caterer, place to get a vegetarian meal, bar/pub, yoga class, landscape company, person you’d most like to have lunch with and many more. Many island businesses feature their selection as “Best of the Vineyard” in