Mary Oliver
The wind wags its many tails. And in the evening the piled firewood shifts a little, longing to be on its way. —Mary Oliver
May 10, 2019
First Quarter Moon
Tomorrow night’s first quarter moon appears in proximity to the zodiacal constellation Leo, the lion.
Secret History of Martha’s Vineyard During World War II
With the recent discovery of World War II-era bomber buried at Cape Pogue, the clandestine history of the Island’s involvement in World War II has come to the surface too.
Aquinnah Voters Face Hefty Override This Year
Facing a slew of weighty financial issues, Aquinnah is set to close out the Island’s annual town meeting season Tuesday.
When a Home Was a Key to Community
The hammers and tongs are out, both literally and metaphorically. Yet another old house has been eliminated from the Island, which prides itself on its historic charm.
Weighing History
A World War II-era plane that went down in a fiery crash more than seven decades ago is found again, buried under the sea floor in Cape Pogue Bay.
Unwise Unnecessary
I am writing to help inform the Island community of a proposed project that threatens to forever alter not only one of the last remaining wooded areas of Edgartown, but also the tenuous health of one of the island’s most important natural resources, the Edgartown Great Pond.
Witnessing History
History matters. It teaches us about our past. It records our victories as well as our defeats.
Unsettling Reality
Racism in America is a deeply entrenched system.
Protecting Lagoon Pond
The Lagoon Pond Association is an organization whose mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the character of Lagoon Pond and all immediate areas.
Love Shared
The Gonsalves family would like to thank the community for all the prayers, kind words, thoughts and gifts shared with us during the loss of our father, grandfather, father in law and husband Chuckie Gonsalves
Funny Bone
What do Paul Karasik and boxers have in common?
Horse Tales
From the May 13, 1949 edition of the Gazette:
Selectman Okay Use of Surplus Funds for High School Budget
Selectmen this week debated how much oversight they should have over two issues. One was the regional high school budget.
Magnificent Migration
This has been another amazing week, with lots of birds spotted.
Drugs and the Adolescent Brain Discussion
The Martha’s Vineyard Youth Task Force and Connect to End Violence will host an upcoming talk about the effects of drug use on the adolescent brain.
Announcing Thomas
Marina Hahn Vera and Leonardo Bonjour of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Thomas Hahn Bonjour, born on April 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Love, Earwig Style
Earwigs have a face (and body) that only a mother could love.
Bloom, Baby Bloom
Everyone is complaining about the wet and chilly weather. I’m not one of them.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 3
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $134,567 for the business week ending on Friday, May 3, 2019.
Hello Gene
Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer, of New York city, announce the birth of a son, Gene Attell Fischer, born on May 5 in New York city. Gene weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.
Aquinnah Town Column
Nice to finally see the sun for a few days this week, after a weekend of rain.
Chilmark Town Column
The celebration of May Day is a tradition at the Chilmark School that has stood the test of time.
West Tisbury Town Column
The SSA schedule changes on Wednesday with the addition of a few more trips and the opening of the Oak Bluffs terminal.
Vineyard Haven Town Column
I finally did it. I emptied the pockets of my winter coat, which takes some doing because it is my office for five months, and tossed it in the wash.
Edgartown Town Column
It is Monday and there was this big ball of fire in the sky. People were out and about even though it was not the warmest day and the wind was blowing keeping it cool.
Chappy Town Column
Hello from sunny California! We are here celebrating the life of my husband’s grandfather, Ted, who passed away a year ago just a few days after his 97th birthday.
Welcome Sophia
Kaline and Weberson Silvestre of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Neves Silvestra Pimenta.
Pink and Green Weekend
The eighth annual Pink and Green festival invades Edgartown this weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day and the coming busy season.
Martha’s Vineyard Magazine Debuts New Island Guide
A new edition of the award-winning Martha’s Vineyard Island Guide is now available for purchase.
Tuesdays in the Newsroom Ends Season
The Gazette will celebrate its 173rd birthday on Tuesday, May 14, with an open house in lieu of its usual Tuesdays in the Newsroom gathering.
Big Chili Contest
Ladies and gentlemen it is time once again to eat fire — for a good cause.
New Director, New Program as Minnesingers Hit the Spring Stage
Led by director Abigail Chandler, Minnesingers perform this weekend with a show titled American Mosaic; a musical journey that travels from the 1930s to present day.
As Dust Settles on Political Season, School Superintendent Reflects
It’s been a busy spring for superintendent Dr. Matthew D’Andrea, who has been stumping at town meetings from Edgartown to Aquinnah seeking support for two major capital projects.
Ailing Building Contributes to Budget Overruns at High School
As the fiscal year nears an end, the high school is anticipating some $230,000 in budget overruns, school accountant Mark Friedman said this week.
Tisbury Selectmen Reorganize
Tisbury selectmen restructured btheir board last week.
Trustees Name New Islands Director
Sam Hart of Aquinnah has been named Islands director for the Trustees of Reservations, the land conservancy announced in a press release this week. An Island native, Mr. Hart will leave his post as executive director of ACE MV.
Aquinnah Backs Spending for Athletic Fields Work
Aquinnah became the fifth and final town to approve the use of surplus funds for design work on the high school athletic fields overhaul.
Selectmen Allow Fare Increase for Chappy Ferry
In a busy meeting Monday, Edgartown selectmen approved a rate increase for the Chappy Ferry, signed off on two aquaculture permits and conditionally approved the installation of one upright piano downtown.
Braving Middle Earth and One Angry Dragon
The Charter School performs the Hobbit this weekend, with kindergartners though high schoolers embodying dwarves, elves, walking trees and the wizard Gandalf. Performances are at the Grange Hall on Friday and Saturday.
Aquinnah Special Town Meeting Is Tonight
Aquinnah voters gather tonight for a single-article special town meeting to add their voice to the long-debated multi-million-dollar overhaul of the regional high school athletic fields. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the old town hall. A quorum of 35 voters is needed.
Demolition of Historic House Comes Under Scrutiny
The demolition of a house believed to be one of the oldest homes in Vineyard Haven has stirred shock and confusion.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: April 29 to May 3
34 High Mark LLC purchased 34 High Mark Road in Chilmark from Julius Rosenwald 3rd, Linda R. Levy, Benjamin Gundersheimer and Joshua Gundersheimer for $1,700,000 on May 1.
Mayday on Martha’s Vineyard
Excerpted from Martha’s Vineyard in World War II by Thomas Dresser, Herb Foster and Jay Schofield, an account by airman Joseph McLaughlin after flying over Vineyard waters during training exercises.
Stakeholders Back Added Protection for Right Whales
Researchers, conservationists and fishermen have agreed on measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, whose population continues to teeter at the brink of extinction.
Alison Shaw Photography Students Embrace Their Decisive Moment
Through May 24, Alison’s Shaw’s photographs have been replaced at her gallery with those of her advanced students: Brooke Bartletta, Lucy Dahl, Andrea Dawson, Beth Horstman and Rob Skinnon.
Playhouse Opens Series of One-Woman Shows
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse audiences witnessed the transformation of a dumpy, embittered divorcée into a polished, professional and optimistic single woman in Lynne Adams’s solo show Two-Faced.
Wet Weather No Worries at Kids Trout Tournament
Cuyler Fisher won the kids trout tournament with a 17.25-inch rainbow trout. The annual rite of passage has been a May fixture for nearly 50 years.
MVC Approves Undersea Cable for Vineyard Wind
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted Thursday to approve the undersea cables that will transmit electricity from a giant wind farm off the Vineyard. The approval comes with conditions.
Housing Trust Debuts Hanover House Project
This month hospital employees will be able to live in renovated rooms in the former Hanover House in Vineyard Haven. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new project was held Thursday afternoon.
Sports Team Liaison, Logistical Warrior; Just Another Day at the Office
Juggling up to 16 team schedules, boat ticket confirmations and shifting weather forecasts are all part of the daily routine for regional high school athletic director Mark McCarthy.
State Award Aids Substance Abuse Recovery
Community Services has been awarded $400,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to open a recovery support center in partnership with the Island hospital.
