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
May 31, 2002
Memorial Day Ceremonies Celebrate Americans Lost in Defense of a Nation
Echoes of Sept. 11 followed the solemn marchers in the Memorial Day veterans' parade on Monday. More participants joined, and more flags were hung than in years past. Even the crowds were larger on the Edgartown streets. "In the wake of 9/11, Memorial Day should have special significance to most Americans," declared Fred B. Morgan,…
National Labor Board Sets Stage for Vote on Union in Community Services Dispute
National Labor Board Sets Stage for Vote on Union in Community Services Dispute
By MANDY LOCKE
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) set the stage for a vote on union status in the labor dispute at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services with a May 24 ruling that expanded the pool of eligible…
Historic Chappaquiddick Farm
The preservation of a historic farmstead, a new partnership between two respected conservation organizations and affordable housing were all tied together in a single package this week when the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank and the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust announced that they will join forces to buy the Chappaquiddick property formerly owned by Ruth Marshall…
House Delays SSA Vote; Island Political Maneuvers Press New Bedford Case
House Delays SSA Vote; Island Political Maneuvers Press New Bedford Case
By JULIA WELLS Gazette Senior Writer
An acrimonious political campaign to restructure the Steamship Authority went into yet another stall this week when a much-anticipated floor debate in the state legislature was diverted to a back room by House Speaker…
Health Board Reverses Stand: Smoking Ban Lifted in Downtown Bars
It was a victory for bar owners in Oak Bluffs and patrons who prefer a nicotine chaser with their drinks. Smoking is back.
Oak Bluffs Leaders Ask for Moped Cuts
Voters in Oak Bluffs could put a significant dent in the number of mopeds rented in their town if they back a tough proposal put forth by selectmen. At a special town meeting on June 18, residents will be asked to approve a bylaw that would cut down the number of moped dealer licenses issued…
