Jane Kenyon
I am the stone step, the latch, and the working hinge. I am the heart contracted by joy, the longest hair, white before the rest.-Jane Kenyon
May 3, 2024
Vineyard Skies: Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
The Vineyard will be treated to a pretty good meteor shower in the early hours of Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6.
Vacation Rental Prices Come Down From Pandemic High
Vineyard vacation rental companies are advising clients to consider lowering their weekly rates in response to a large number of vacancies this season.
Scallop Partnership Seeks Disease Answers
In a recent study, Vineyard bay scallops proved resilient to a parasite that decimated scallops off New York. Researchers say that gives hope for the future of the species.
Saving South Beach
I have been lucky to have lived in beautiful Katama for over 35 years.
Dirt Matters
Dirt, mounds of dirt, vast expanses of dirt.
The Road Ahead
I’m out for a walk along the bluffs overlooking Vineyard Sound / To shake off the grip of premonition, of ominous threat.
Screen Offense
Last week I watched a film noir classic at the Film Center in Tisbury: He Walked By Night.
Welcome Selene
Rachel Schubert and Junior Campbell, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Selene Schubert Campbell, born on April 28.
Hello Caroline
Emily Rebeca Crossland and Kyle Blaise Crossland, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Caroline Gardner Crossland, born on April 28.
Davi Arrives
Hianca Salazar and Samuel Meireles Amancio, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Davi Salazar Meireles, born on April 24.
Merry Month
From the May 3, 1974 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Polly Woollcott Murphy:
James Pond Opening
Volunteer crew cuts a channel from Vineyard Sound to James Pond to help herring find spawning shelter.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 3
Looks like the winter of our discontent is finally over. With no freezing nights expected we can begin to carefully set out our plants.
Chilmark Town Column: May 3
Although we’ve had a couple of frosty mornings in the past week or so, I think we can definitively say the northern hemisphere has officially entered spring.
Chappy Column: May 3
Slip Away Farm is looking for an individual to join their field crew full-time, June through August.
Edgartown Town Column: May 3
April showers bring May flowers as the saying goes and it is not wrong.
Nesting Time
It is easy to get caught up with the exciting influx of new species, but remember that these migrants start nesting shortly after they arrive.
Tenacious Ground Cover
Early 20th Century Anglo-Argentinian author, naturalist and ornithologist William Henry Hudson was a grass grouch.
Please Adopt Us: May 3
We have some excellent news to report. Benny, the ragdoll mix cat, is out on a trial adoption and we’re all hoping it sticks.
The Way It Was in 1976
Convinced the Vineyard has become too busy and crowded and you are yearning for days of old, when hippies ruled the rock and the off-season was like living off the grid?
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending April 26
Daniel Cohen, Edward M Levy and Alison Rose Levy purchased property at 437 State Road in Aquinnah from Jonathan Alexander Schoenberg and Megan Battle Schoenberg on April 24 for $2,225,000.00.
Fifty Years of Fishing Fun at Kids Trout Tournament
Wednesday was pond stocking day for the Kid’s Trout Tournament which begins at daybreak at Duarte’s Pond on Saturday, May 4.
Late Again
Because we’ve had so many cool days and even cooler nights, the daffodil and forsythia bloom has been longer than usual.
Tisbury Election Sees Pair of Contested Races
Candidates for office in Tisbury have filed their nomination papers for the town election in June, with contested races for school committee and constable.
Cape and Islands District Attorney Pays Fine for Ethics Violations
Robert Galibois signed an agreement in April with the State Ethics Commission admitting that he broke conflict of interest law.
Safe Boating Class Offered
The Martha’s Vineyard Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a Safe Boating Class on May 4.
Adults Take Island Cup at Airport Fitness and Tennis
The adult tennis players at Airport Fitness and Tennis took on the boys and girls high school tennis teams in the annual Island Club event on Sunday, April 28.
West Tisbury Pulls Plan To Remove Cemetery Fence
The select board sought to ditch portions of the fence to solve the burden of maintenance costs, but the idea faced pushback from the town’s historic district commission.
Tisbury Lays Out Plan for the Future
More than nine years after Tisbury officials and residents first began discussing their visions for the town’s future, the planning board this week unanimously adopted a master plan to guide development decisions.
Longtime Gosnold Select Board Member Makes Way for Next Generation
Gail Blout, who has served eight terms on the select board of the state’s smallest town, will not run for reelection at the May town meeting. Ms. Blout said she decided over a year ago it was time to let someone else take the reins.
MV Youth Donates Nearly $1 Million in Education Scholarships
MV Youth has announced the 12 recipients of this year’s college and workforce scholarships totaling approximately $990,000.
Iggy’s Bakery Looks to Take Over The Bite
Cambridge-based Iggy’s Bakery is looking to take over management of The Bite restaurant in Menemsha this summer.
Charter School to Offer Portuguese Classes
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School will offer Brazilian Portuguese as a language option to all students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
New Owners Scoop Up Dairy Queen
Paul Beeson and Kirsten Anderson signed a deal to buy the ice cream shop on Upper Main street from Christopher Celeste in December, and since then the couple have been working with the chain’s management to get up to speed on Blizzards and Dilly Bars.
Islanders Give Beaches a Bit of Earth Day Love
Scores of beachcombers fanned out across the shores of Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday, for the 32nd annual Earth Day beach cleanup event, coordinated by the Vineyard Conservation Society.
Walking, and Talking, to Raise Awareness About Sexual Assault
Parents, children, dogs and Islanders of all ages congregated in Ocean park Saturday morning to take part in the CONNECT to End Violence walk to raise awareness around sexual assault.
Little League Celebrates Start of a New Season
Sirens blared in celebration on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs Saturday to signal Martha’s Vineyard Little League’s opening day ceremonies.
Court Denies Nantucket Group’s Appeal of Vineyard Wind
In a 36-page opinion Wednesday, a panel of judges with the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals denied the ACK for Whales group claim, which sought to halt the project currently being constructed about 14 miles to the Vineyard’s south.
Wild Turkey Hunting Season Begins
Wild turkey hunting season begins today, April 29, and runs through May 25, running a half hour before sunrise until noon each day except Sundays.
On the Waterfront, Getting Ready for the Season
Beside the winch shed, in front of the parking lot at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven, the boatyard stores its blocking.
Aquinnah Candidates Take on Budget and Tax Questions
Before about 20 people at the Aquinnah town hall, incumbent Thomas Murphy and challenger Jannette Vanderhoop answered voter queries, weighed in on their experience and explained their vision for the town.
