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
February 26, 2016
MVC Annual Report Highlights Unsung Work of Regional Planning
Affordable housing, climate change and the health of coastal ponds were all topics that occupied the Martha’s Vineyard Commission in 2015 as it assisted Island towns with a range of regional planning services. A summary of the year appears in the commission’s annual report.
Vineyard Voters Register in Large Numbers for State Primary
Vineyard voters go to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the high-profile Presidential primary race that has riveted public attention for months.
Lights Stay on at Wayward Wampum
At the far western tip of the Island, Wayward Wampum has remained open since Labor Day, expanding the social landscape in a remote area.
Large Solar Array Planned in Oak Bluffs
The Oak Bluffs water district hopes to offset costs by developing a three-megawatt solar array off Barnes Road.
Addiction Treatment Center Planned for Penikese Island
With heroin use a rising concern on the Cape and Islands, the Penikese School has announced plans to reopen as a residential treatment center.
Vineyard Skies: Planet Watch
On Monday morning well before sunrise, the gibbous moon appears near the bright red planet Mars.
Vision for Island Elder Community
Anna Edey has a vision for better housing options for Vineyard seniors, and she will share it on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Playhouse.
Kids in the Archives
Vineyard youth from today and yesteryear have joined together for a new exhibit at Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
Instagram #Art Beyond the Screen
Featherstone Center for the Arts blends the digital age with art installation in the first show of their 20th season: an Instagram art exhibit.
Crisis in the Shadows
On the Vineyard the opioid crisis that is sweeping the country has crept in like some stealth invader.
Island to Ireland, Bonds Last a Lifetime
During April vacation, students of the Irish history and culture class at the regional high school will be attending the centenary of the Easter Rising in Dublin.
No Dull Names for Martha’s Vineyard Places
From the Vineyard Gazette edition of Feb. 24, 1928: “Happy are the people whose place names are not dull.” Vineyarders are happy.
Out of a Jam
I want to take a moment to publicly thank a few good men. On Friday, Feb. 5, I found myself beached down Katama Bay with a boat full of water.
Pond Restoration
It is possible to restore ponds. It has been done around the country and the world since the 1980s.
Garden Column Joy
After reading the recent controversy over Lynne Irons’s garden column, I also felt a need to speak up in defense of her writing.
Aquinnah Circle Vision
You are invited to the second visioning session on the future of the Aquinnah Circle on March 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Old Town Hall.
Feeding the Hungry
For three years now, the emergency food program has been the recipient of Stop & Shop Food for Friends annual holiday food donations.
Burst Pipe Prompts Extended Closure at Oak Bluffs Mocha Mott’s
Mocha Mott’s coffee shop in Oak Bluffs will be closed for repairs at least until May after a burst pipe flooded the basement-level store last Tuesday.
Boys Hockey Ends Rebuilding Season With Loss
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional boys’ hockey team lost 2-4 Wednesday against Bishop Stang High School in the final game of the season.
Winter Birding Dull? Take the Martha’s Vineyard Gull Challenge
The gull family is a good place to look for identification challenges. Learning to identify all the gulls takes diligence and persistence.
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 15 to Feb. 21
Sean T. Breen and Caroline A. Breen purchased 145 Katama Road in Edgartown for $1,800,000 on Feb. 17.
Land Bank Revenues: Feb. 19
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $244,400 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.
West Tisbury Town Column: Feb. 26
Well it sure has been like a ghost town all week, mainly because of the schools’ winter vacation. People left Dodge for a warmer climate while others have gone up north to ski. As we head into March on Tuesday we celebrate National Pig Day.
Aquinnah Town Column: Feb. 26
Spring is just a matter of just weeks away. The temperatures have been in the 40s and 50s for most of the week. No snow, no ice, no wind. The crocuses are blooming. A great relief from our winter of a year ago.
On Chappy: Feb. 26
The next Chappy potluck will be hosted by that multi-talented duo Margaret Knight and Sidney Morris on Wednesday, March 2. Please bring a dish for six. Appetizers begin at 6 p.m. with buffet at 6:30.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 26
Well, you may have noticed the streets were quieter this past week, with school vacation drawing folks out of town for a change of scenery. As the week comes to a close, you will see your friends and neighbors trickling back in after seeking out an assortment of adventures.
Edgartown Town Column: Feb. 26
It is the middle of February and the weathermen keep reminding us that last year at this time we were in a deep freeze and we had lots of snow, and our fear was that we may never see the ground until May.
Early Crocuses Bloom, Witch Hazel Opens
What a week. Last Sunday we woke up to below zero and by Tuesday it was almost 60 degrees and I had crocuses blooming all over the place.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Feb. 26
Certainly Sen. Edward W. Brooke (Oct. 26, 1919 to Jan. 3, 2015) was the most renowned of Oak Bluffs’s African American elected officials as the first black senator since Reconstruction.
Eva Balboni Named to Dean’s List
Eva Balboni of Edgartown was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at MCPHS University.
Out to Sea for Pelagic Birding Expedition
You wouldn’t find yourself on a pelagic birding trip if you were not pretty sure that you wanted to be there, especially in February.
Down a Mole Hole
Moles have not been bestowed with the best of reputations. The Bible described them as “creeping things that creep on the earth.”
Taylor Maciel Named to Dean’s List
Taylor Maciel of Vineyard Haven was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Curry College.
Announcing Jacob
Craig and Christine Clayburn of North Tonawanda, N.Y. announce the birth of a son, Jacob Aiden Clayburn, born Feb. 3.
Renee Goodale Competes at State Swim Meet
Renee Goodale represented Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School at the Division 2 State Swimming Championships last weekend.
State, Town Give Green Light to Hand Digging at James Pond Cut
With support from officials, a group of residents will get out their shovels and widen a channel between James Pond and Vineyard Sound.
Indoor Track Team Ends Second Season
Nevin Wallace represented Martha’s Vineyard’s indoor track team last weekend at the All State tournament.
Popular Edgartown Boutique Closes With Big Sale
Hannah b, the women’s clothing store owned by Patty Culkins, is closing shop with a blowout sale this weekend. Ms. Culkins and her husband have been in the retail business for 24 years.
Whelk Fishery Management Meeting Rescheduled
The Department of Marine Fisheries has rescheduled a meeting about whelk fishery management for March 30 at 9 a.m. at Edgartown Town Hall.
Vibrio Hearings Rescheduled
Two public hearing on proposed amendments to Vibrio management regulations this year have been rescheduled from early March to later in the month.
Charlotte Inn Earns Four Stars
Forbes Travel Guide has named the Charlotte Inn in Edgartown a four-star hotel for 2016.
Workshop for Women in Business
Island nonprofit C.E.O.(Creative Entrepreneur with Opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard) is beginning a year-long series of workshops for women.
Lieut. Col. Sean Smith Assumes Command
Lieut. Col. Sean M. Smith, son of Michael and Lucie Smith of Edgartown, assumed a new post Jan. 29.
State of the High School Facilities Forum
Members of the community are invited to attend a State of the High School Facilities forum next week at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Danielle Middleton Wins Tisbury School Geography Bee
Eighth grader Danielle Middleton has been crowned the champion in the 2016 Tisbury School National Geographic Society Geography Bee.
February Engineering Challenge Winners
High school science students channeled Cupid for the February engineering challenge.
Long Ride Home to the Island Always Rewards
The Port Authority in New York at 4.a.m. is a place no one wants to be. The floor is sticky, the air stale.
Hearing Closes on Refuse District Expansion
More details emerged last week surrounding a plan by the Martha’s Vineyard Refuse District to expand its central transfer station. The plan has drawn scrutiny from abutters and the MVC.
Erin Hill Marks Basketball Milestone: 1,000 Points
The junior standout and cocaptain of the girls’ basketball team scored her thousandth point last weekend.
Gazette Wins Top Prizes for Photography in Newspaper Competition
The Vineyard Gazette won 30 awards this year in the New England Newspaper and Press Association competition, including several top prizes for photography.
Sport and Art for All Ages, Islanders Hit the Mat for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
At Blitz Fitness in West Tisbury, Coach Vandre Ramos trains adults and children alike in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a grappling martial art where leverage and technique prevail over size.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Names New CEO
The head of a critical access hospital in Randolph, Vt., has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
