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 23, 2018
Ferry Woods Hole Pulled from Service
The ferry Woods Hole was pulled from service late Thursday because of mechanical problems, the Steamship Authority announced, adding to a series of issues with the boat line’s ferries.
Breakdowns, Bad Weather Lead to Long List of Ferry Woes
Weather cancellations and mechanical issues have left Steamship Authority staff and crew busy and passengers frustrated.
In Turf or Grass Question, Track May Stand Alone
The high school facilities subcommittee voted to recommend that the high school move forward independently of other projects to fund the track.
March Keeps Roaring, But Emergency Crews Are Lions Too
After a month of storms, Islanders are reflecting on how they fared and looking ahead to how they can be better prepared for when the next one comes.
Vineyard Students Head to Washington for March to End Gun Violence
About 100 students, parents and teachers gathered Wednesday evening to prepare for the trip to Washington DC for the March for Our Lives Rally.
First Things First
Bad weather and bad luck may indeed be the major factors in a spate of recent mishaps that have canceled and delayed ferries and tapped a torrent of nostalgia for the supposed good old days.
Real Estate Transactions: March 12 to March 18
Anne M. Gallucci purchased 33 Summer street in Vineyard Haven from Nicholas Waldman and Sarah Waldman for $652,000 on March 15.
Hearts of Gold
March entered like a lion, blowing hard and cold. But an equal countervailing breeze was also in evidence last weekend.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 23
We all know the drill by now. Bread, milk, toilet paper. Shower now in case we lose heat. Run dishwasher, clothes washer, dryer now before we lose electricity. Charge your cell phones and check your flashlights. I feel like I am camping again.
Edgartown Town Column: March 23
This is not one of my usual columns, but I wanted to share this story with you. It was a very different March for my family and I. The storms days without electricity and the birth of a new family member.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: March 23
On Thursday, March 8 the Boston Globe published what they referred to as a “sampler of notable Massachusetts women and events through the centuries” in honor of International Women’s Day.
On Chappy: March 23
Here we go again. By the time that you read this column, the northeaster of the week will be just the latest in a string of wild winter gales to batter the Islands. You would think that by now everything that could be broken is already broken. Just as the electricity gets completely restored another…
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 23
This past weekend Miss Zora Morais, daughter of Mathea and Chioke, made her theatrical debut playing the role of Erino in the MV Public Charter School’s performance of The Neverending Story.
West TIsbury Town Column: March 23
Well we got slammed by another northeast storm on Tuesday. This time we had nine inches of heavy wet snow, howling winds with gusts to 65 mph.
Aquinnah Town Column: March 23
Spring has arrived although one would never know it around here.
Strings Concert
Students of Rebecca Barca-Tinus will be performing in their annual concert on Sunday, March 25 at 4 p.m.
High School Heroes Never Fade Away
When I was a freshman in high school my hero got his ear chewed off in a bar fight in the parking lot of the Four Roses Bar.
Hospital Accountability
The findings of the Gazette article about the hospital are disturbing and disappointing.
Mansion House Walks the Walk
Why Mansion House paid for 25 seats to Washington D.C.
Vineyard House Thank You
All of us at Vineyard House wish to thank the organizers of the Guns and Hoses Hockey Game.
Pond Health
It’s great to see that the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group’s phragmites harvest project is gaining steam.
Mavis Staples Headlines Martha’s Vineyard Summer Concert Series
The Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series announced its lineup of shows for the 2018 Summer Concert season.
Phenomenal Women
The MVNAACP Branch proudly remembers the dedication and energy of these women forever in our memories.
Spring Has Sprung
At 6:10 a.m. yesterday the sun crossed the equator. Day and night were of equal length everywhere on earth.
Fundraiser for Jakob
There will be a benefit for Jakob Burton-Sundman on Friday, March 23.
Jazz Lounge at Mikado
Mikado Asian Bistro will begin hosting a jazz lounge on Saturdays, beginning March 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Credit for Life Fair
On Wednesday, March 21 the regional high school partnered with Cape Cod Five to host its second annual Credit for Life Fair.
Prescribed Burns
The Nature Conservancy will conduct a prescribed fire this spring in Edgartown at the Katama Airfield and conservation area.
Lagoon Pond Association
The Lagoon Pond Association, a nonprofit, volunteer organization that is “dedicated to protecting and improving the waters and environment surrounding Lagoon Pond” has funding available to support organizations/individuals who work within the Lagoon Pond Watershed.
Hospital Health Fair
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital holds its annual health fair on Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Land Bank Revenues: March 16
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $79,105 for the business week ending on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Hello, Pietra
Laysla Barros Mauro and Jhonathan Pinheiro Munhoz of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Pietra Barros Munhoz, born March 16 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Emergency Response Exercise
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport will be conducting an exercise of the airport’s emergency response plan on Sunday March 25.
Three Pianos to Rock Pathways
Pathways hosts its third annual 3 Pianos evening on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 7 p.m.
Ahoy, Oystercatchers Have Arrived
Many a birders’ favorite shorebird — the American oystercatcher with its long bright red beak — returned to our shores this week.
March Mayhem
I read somewhere that a person should never make a major decision or plan in the month of March.
Waves of Wind
George Eliot, pen name for novelist and poet Mary Anne Evans, captured my feelings when she explained, “Certain winds will make men’s temper bad.”
Gibbous Moon Visits Leo
The moon moves into the constellations of early spring in the coming week.
Selectmen Take No Action on Tisbury School Project
When it comes to deciding whether to finance a multi-million dollar new school project, Tisbury selectmen are leaving it up to the town.
Ferry Martha’s Vineyard Out of Service Again
The ferry Martha’s Vineyard was pulled from service again Wednesday morning because of a generator issue and is headed to the Fairhaven maintenance facility for repairs, Steamship Authority representatives confirmed.
Edgartown Harbor Master Gets High Marks on Annual Review
High praise for the Edgartown harbor master’s office was one theme from this week’s board of selectmen meeting.
Chilmark Police Apprehend Driver After Car Chase
A car chase between a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chilmark police Saturday evening ended in the mud of the Keith Farm field in Chilmark with the apprehension of a 17-year-old male from Oak Bluffs.
Winter Storm Cancels Ferries, But Lacks Punch
An early spring northeaster brought wet snow and cancelled ferries but had little other impact on the weather-beaten Vineyard.
Community Is Once Again the Star of Annual Film Festival
The 18th Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival began with sold-out screenings of the drama Chappaquiddick and wrapped up a weekend of surprises with romantic comedy Keep the Change.
Ferry Martha’s Vineyard Breakdown Linked to Faulty Wire
Saturday night’s engine failure aboard the ferry Martha’s Vineyard has been traced to a poor installation job by an electrician working on the vessel’s recent $17 million refurbishment.
Shade Tree Concerns Send Yellow House Plan Back to Drawing Board
Edgartown is going back to square one in its effort to lease out the so-called Yellow House on Main street amid concern about a shade tree on the property.
Plymouth Police Captain Named New Edgartown Police Chief
Bruce McNamee, a captain of the administration division of the Plymouth police department, has been named the new Edgartown police chief.
Work Begins on Removing Revetment at Squibnocket Beach
After weeks of storm delays, the first chunks of rocks and cement were clawed out of the earth at Squibnocket Beach Monday to start the public portion of the public/private project.
Martha’s Vineyard Running Again After Losing Power Saturday
The ferry Martha’s Vineyard resumed service on Monday morning with the 7 a.m. run from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven, the Steamship Authority confirmed.
Guns and Hoses Hockey Game Is Bigger Than Bragging Rights
The police versus firemen hockey game raised over $9,000 for Vineyard House, and a public skate fundraiser earlier netted over $6,000 for injured Zamboni driver Mike Hathaway.
Film Festival Surprise as Amy Schumer Introduces Patti Cake$
The audience at Saturday’s screening of Patti Cake$ at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival got a pre-show bonus when Amy Schumer introduced a clip from her upcoming comedy, I Feel Pretty.
Ferry Martha’s Vineyard Out of Service after Losing Power
The ferry Martha’s Vineyard was out of service and undergoing inspection Sunday after the vessel lost power off East Chop Saturday night and had to be towed back to harbor.
East Chop Bluff Project Clears MVC
A plan to repair and stabilize the East Chop bluff won approval with conditions Thursday night from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
Packed Houses Greet Chappaquiddick Premiere at Film Festival
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival began on Thursday night with a premiere of the film Chappaquiddick. Two screenings were held at Edgartown Cinemas to sold-out audiences.
