Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
January 10, 2025
Ice Moon in Gemini
Monday night's full moon will be the highest of the year. The moon, also called the Ice Moon, will be in the zodiacal constellation Gemini. It rises in the southeast at around the time of sunset. Look outside around midnight and be dazzled by how high it is in our sky, almost near the zenith.…
Building Inspections, Payroll Costs Prompt Budget Requests in Tisbury
The Tisbury building commissioner is looking for a 24 per cent increase in his department’s budget, with much of the proposed hike going to payroll including a new position for short-term rental inspections.
Stepping Up as Temperatures Drop
As winter weather descended on the Island this week, organizations have helped meet the needs of at-risk Islanders.
Vineyard Towns Begin to Put Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals
Vineyard towns have started to wrap their arms around regulating the thousands of short-term rentals on the Island, tackling an issue that housing advocates have long said exacerbates the ongoing housing crisis.
Hardy Surfers Answer the Call of Winter Waves
Frigid temperatures didn’t deter the Island’s surfing community, which took to the water in 6-mm thick wet suits, resembling seals more than people as they paddled out in search of waves.
Towns Consider Curtailing Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
The Vineyard Conservation Society is leading the way to get regulations that would initially limit the time frames that landscapers could use gas-powered leaf blowers, before instituting a ban on the gas-powered machines by 2028.
Road Angels
I had a flat tire on the driver’s side. My mood immediately changed and I thought I’d cry. Then, within five minutes, two good Samaritans stopped to assist me.
Night Out for Nonprofits
MVYRadio will host its next Night Out for Nonprofits on Saturday, March 22 at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs.
Full Moon Owl Prowl Awaits
A full moon owl prowl takes place on Monday, Jan. 13, and will be led by Sydney Pigott, an experienced hand with owls.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Jan. 3
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $200,000 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
Conservation Groups Complete Purchase of Pimpneymouse Farm
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank and Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation bought a majority of the historic Chappaquiddick property from the descendants of the Potter and Slater families for $13.78 million.
Shivering
Nothing in the weather world is more annoying than wind.
Why Not Here?
An almost rainbow-colored male painted bunting has been at a feeder in Falmouth this first week of January.
Court Report: Week Ending Jan. 3
The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.
Throwing Shade
Fig, Currant, Peaches and Banana can all be found crawling about in their tanks at the University of New England.
Chappy Town Column: Jan. 10
The next potluck supper is on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Chappy Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.
Welcome Lorelei
Courtney Crawford and Timothy Delhagen, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter Lorelei Rose Delhagen, born on Dec. 30.
Vineyard Swimmer Breaks School Record
Senior captain Kaua De Assis broke a school record in the 50-yard freestyle on Dec. 19 in a home meet against Barnstable with a time of 23.16.
Charter School Open House
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School will host an open house and student showcase on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Hospital Executives Receive Outreach Award
Denise Schepici, president of Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and Claire Seguin, chief nurse and vice president of operations, received the Healthcare Community Outreach Partner Award.
Steamship Postpones Vineyard Haven Dock Work
Steamship Authority general manager Robert Davis announced the schedule change at the port council meeting Tuesday, saying the state had determined the construction needed to go through the town committee.
Library Borrowing Prevails at Tisbury Election
Tisbury residents resoundingly approved a debt exclusion to fund an overhaul of the Vineyard Haven library at a special election Tuesday.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 10
I bought a miniature daffodil plant yesterday, the one called Tete a Tete, three for $10.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan 10
Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays. New Year’s Day is not only the start of a new calendar year but a special day of celebration.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 10
Freezing is the word of this month already. Thankfully, we have no water or snow to deal with ice, but we are holding our breath to see what happens this weekend.
Edgartown Picks Chris Dolby for Police Chief
The Edgartown select board will promote Lieut. Chris Dolby to police chief next week, choosing the longtime Edgartown officer over two other finalists.
Island Businessmen Continue to Spar Over Cleanup Costs
A long-running dispute between a pair of prominent business owners and an Island fuel supplier made its way back into court last month with a new wrinkle.
Tuesdays in the Newsroom to Feature Outdoor Columnists
The next Tuesdays in the Newsroom at the Vineyard Gazette office will highlight the outdoor columnists who fill the last page of the paper each week with tales of the Island’s flora and fauna.
Abigail McGrath Led a Life of Creativity and Inspiration
Abigail McGrath was known on the Vineyard and beyond for her dedication in nurturing the voices of writers. She started the Renaissance House in 2001 to host artist retreats and writing salons.
Hockey Star Reaches 100-Point Milestone
The story of senior and captain Nate Averill’s 100th career point for the Martha’s Vineyard High School boys hockey team travels full circle.
West Tisbury Ponders Limits on Events
Select board members at their meeting Thursday talked about creating rules about event capacity, frequency of events and the potential need for some events to have special permits.
West Tisbury Finalizes Short-Term Rental Rules
The new regulations cement the process for homeowners to be able to make money by renting out their properties while the town attempts to deter commercial interests from hollowing out the year-round housing stock.
Library Funding at Stake in Tisbury Special Election
Tisbury will hold an election Tuesday to decide if the town wishes to borrow up to $4.8 million to renovate the aging public library.
Misty Meadows Says Goodbye to Noble, the Beloved Therapy Horse
Noble, an award-winning therapy horse and beloved staff member at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, died in mid-December.
