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
March 10, 2017
A Century of Business
In an age of corporate-owned everything, the Vineyard is still a place where you will find family-owned businesses.
Tour Online Timeline of Cronig’s Market
A special timeline of Cronig’s 100-year history, sponsored by Cronig’s Market, has been added to the Gazette’s Time Machine
Brandon Mayhew Wight, 1915-2017
Today’s vibrant Vineyard art community owes a great debt to Brandon Mayhew Wight.
Chilmark Selectmen Name Sergeant as New Police Chief
The Chilmark selectmen voted Thursday night to promote longtime Chilmark police Sgt. Jonathan Klaren to the position of chief.
Housing Lotteries Help Islanders Put Down Permanent Roots
The home ownership lottery system has made a significant dent in the housing problem on the Island by allowing at least some young families to put down roots.
John Kerry Buys Historic Martha’s Vineyard Property
Former Secretary of State John F. Kerry has bought an 18.5-acre waterfront property at Seven Gates Farm for $11.75 million.
Katama Home Damaged in Afternoon Fire
The Edgartown fire department knocked down a Thursday afternoon fire that seriously damaged a Katama home.
Cronig’s Celebrates 100 Years of Feeding the Vineyard Community
When Sam Cronig and his three brothers opened their Vineyard Haven market in March 1917, the world was still at war in Europe.
Film Festival Brings Art and Conversation to Chilmark
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival begins on March 16 and runs through Sunday, March 19 with a full schedule of feature films and documentaries.
School Leaders Respond to Reports of Bullying, Harassment
School leaders responded this week to allegations of bullying and harassment targeting immigrant students with promises to reevaluate and strengthen their current practices.
Layla Arrives
Libby and Rich Soo Hoo of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Layla May Soo Hoo, born March 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing William
Kerry and Joseph Holmes of Manchester, N.H. announce the birth of a son, William Thomas Holmes, born March 6 at the Martha’s Vineayrd Hospital.
Brandy Wight Made Island Artful
Island artists and photographers this week remembered Brandy Wight as a person who encouraged them early in their careers and helped them prosper.
Please Adopt Us
There are currently three female felines living in the cat room.
In Vineyard Skies: Mud Moon
This weekend’s full moon, the Mud Moon, will dominate our evening skies.
With Sale of Building, Noepe Literary Center Closes a Vibrant Chapter
The Noepe Center for Literary Arts in Edgartown will not reopen this spring because of the impending sale of the former Point Way Inn that has served as its headquarters for the past 10 years.
Selectmen Agree to Put Fresnel Lens Question Before Voters
A group of Aquinnah residents who want to bring the original lens from the Gay Head Light home to Aquinnah brought their case before the town selectmen this week.
Chilmark Selectmen Set to Choose Police Chief Tonight
Seekonk police Capt. Frank John, Plymouth police Capt. Bruce McNamee and Chilmark police Sgt. Jonathan Klaren were interviewed Wednesday evening. The selectmen are expected to vote tonight in a meeting that begins at 5 p.m. in the town hall.
Peter Luce Players Take on The Mousetrap
The Peter Luce Play Readers are taking on The Mousetrap this Saturday, March 11.
Hockey Heroes
Island police officers and firefighters will strap on the skates Saturday, March, 11, for the first annual Ice Hockey Heroes hockey game.
Conservation Walk Leads to Art
On Sunday, March 12, the Vineyard Conservation Society is collaborating with Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Aquinnah Town Column: March 10
For a brief moment, it was delightful to see the forsythia in full bloom. The zero degree temperatures over the weekend brought back the reminder of winter with the wind and ice.
Inuit Throat Singer Sets New Tone for Nanook of the North
When Tanya Tagaq sings it is as if the earth itself as joined the conversation. She brings her talents to the Vineyard next Monday for one night only.
Chilmark Town Column: March 10
Chilmark has been shivering this week with temperatures more normal for February than March. The spring flowers seem to take the sudden freeze in stride and are still colorful.
Edgartown Town Column: March 10
New England has certainly not disappointed us this past month. But wait a minute and it will change again.
Penny Candy Memories of Oak Bluffs
My family, extended and otherwise, has been a part of Martha’s Vineyard, and Oak Bluffs in particular, since the 1920s.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 10
“Dearest Nancy, thank you for honoring my beloved husband Bob and bringing more attention to the epidemic of cancer that is invading our Island home. I am grateful and will continue to fight the good fight against this beast that is cancer.”
Gazette Chronicle: Ewe Talking to Me
In the most lamb-like manner, with overcast sky and high temperature, and a soft, gentle breeze from the south
Campus Safe Zones
I appeal to you to support the leaders of our educational community willing to create a Campus Immigration Safe Zone Resolution.
Mopeds by Owner
I own my moped as it is very economical and I can always find a parking space.
Laws of Supply, Demand
Housing scarcity for year-round Islanders is framed as a conflict between conserving open space and a need for more houses.
Medical Marijuana Explained
I write to improve community understanding of licensing, permitting and cultivation, processing and dispensing of medical marijuana.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: March 10
No one forgets the flash and fury of a fire, its fragrance not being top of mind. I remember when the Steamship Authority dock burned down in 1965.
Regrets, Thanks
I am proud of the accomplishments I have made over my term as airport commissioner for the past three years.
Looking Back at an Unusually Warm February
Over time, it seems that February is warming faster than other months — perhaps it should be renamed Marchuary.
Seasonal Disturbances in the Garden
Oh, how I wish complaining about the weather would actually do something about it.
Tisbury Selectmen Pledge Action on Mopeds After Formal Complaint
Tisbury selectmen have agreed to bulk up safety requirements for moped rentals in response to a complaint filed this week.
Birds of Spring; Red-Winged Blackbirds, Tree Swallows Arrive
A conspicuous species soon to arrive is the American robin, which will announce its presence by its loud caroling from the treetops.
Climate Change Talk Zeroes in on Shifting Policies
A discussion of state, national and global policies to address climate change drew a crowd to the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center Monday.
Fisher Cat Washes Up on Lobsterville Beach
A dead fisher washed up last week on the north shore of Martha’s Vineyard, the second sighting of the species on the Island, but the first to be documented.
On Chappy: March 10
Every time I drive out to Wasque, I think of Gazette writer Joseph Chase Allen sitting at his desk on Skiff’s Island writing his weekly feature Among the Fishermen.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 10
Don’t forget that Sunday morning we will return to Daylight Saving Time, so turn your clocks ahead Saturday night before bed so you will not be late for church. The sun will be setting around 6:30 p.m.
Vineyard Complementary Medicine Welcomes New Chiropractor
Bryan McShea has joined the Vineyard Complementary Medicine team.
League of Women Voters Hosts Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard is sponsoring a series of voter forums prior to local elections.
Edgartown Resident Receives Book Award
Edgartown summer resident James B. Conroy is one of two recipients of the 2017 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize.
Volunteer Weather Monitors Wanted
Volunteers are needed to serve with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network.
Hy-Line Docks at Memorial Wharf for Christmas Test Run
For the first time since 1960 a Hy-Line ferry docked in Edgartown on Tuesday morning, part of a test run for Christmas in Edgartown plans to see if the vessel could dock at Memorial Wharf.
Katama Car Accident Leads to Long Night in the Cold
An Edgartown woman is expected to make a full recovery after rolling her vehicle and spending much of the night outdoors in sub-freezing temperatures Sunday.
NSF Grant Includes Observatory Off Edgartown
The Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Observatory has become part of a new long-term program aimed at better understanding ocean ecosystems and climate change.
Land Bank Revenues: March 3
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $460,630 for the business week ending on Friday, March 3, 2017.
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 27 to March 5
Michael and Marie Kelfer purchased 8 Frog Alley in Chilmark from Raymond Rocco Monto and Jennifer Malloy Monto for $1,850,000 on March 3.
On Vineyard Tour, Rep. Bill Keating Gets an Earful from Constituents
Health care, immigration, the federal budget and the general tenor in Washington these days were all topics for discussion Monday during a daylong swing through the Vineyard by Cong. Bill Keating.
Town Elections See Handful of Contested Races
Ballots are shaping up in for spring town elections on the Vineyard, with contested selectmen’s races in West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs. Edgartown voters will see a two-way contest for the planning board.
Hello, Joshua
Geisimar Furtado and Gilson Da Silva of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Joshua Furtado Da Silva, born March 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Towns Begin to Weigh Options for Housing
Converting existing market-rate properties to year-round affordable housing is on the table for discussion in at least one town as Island leaders regroup over draft housing plans.
Boys Basketball Playoff Run Ends with Overtime Thriller
Despite a furious comeback that sent the game into overtime, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys basketball squad fell to rival Bishop Stang in a playoff thriller at home Friday evening.
Sail MV Winter Lecture
Maritime historian Matthew Stackpole will lead a voyage to the 19th century next week.
Coffee with Congressman Keating
Cong. Bill Keating will hold a conversation with constituents on Monday, March 6
Layla Arrives
Libby and Rich Soo Hoo of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Layla May Soo Hoo, born March 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Alianna
Jessica Drysdale and Matthew Hobart of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Alianna Ann Drysdale Hobart, born March 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing Landon
Elizabeth and Adam Struyk of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Landon Tyler Struyk, born Feb. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
