The Year in Pictures 2021

Island children returned to school with new safety protocols in place. Ray Ewing

Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway closed a deal to buy their Vineyard Haven waterfront property. Mark Alan Lovewell

Participants began kneeling vigils again at Beetlebung Corner this year. Jeanna Shepard

Town meeting voters gathered beneath tents for the second straight year due to the pandemic. Ray Ewing

Second generation of Athearns took over family farm this year. Jeanna Shepard

Graduating class of 2021 held commencement on varsity baseball field. Jeanna Shepard

In schooner Alabama's rigging with the solar eclipse in June. Mark Alan Lovewell

The Yard opened its summer season with a show by SBB/Stefanie Batten Bland dance company on the grounds of the Martha's Vineyard Museum. Jeanna Shepard

Niantic Park basketball league turned 50 this year. Jeanna Shepard

Susan Tedeschi brought the crowd to their feet at Beach Road Weekend music festival. Ray Ewing

At the Possible Dreams auction, Ted Danson and Seth Meyers pushed each other to new heights, as their dreams totaled $91,000. Ray Ewing

A growing number of ecological, economic and social pressures have prompted Island planners to consider a first-of-its-kind carrying capacity study for the Vineyard. Ray Ewing

Tim Johnson

jJoyful crowd of close to 800 music lovers turned out for Kate Taylor's record release party Tuesday at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs. Maria Thibodeau

Cars queued up at Martha's Vineyard Hospital drive-through site for testing and vaccines. Ray Ewing

Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival audience attended a journalism panel discussion co-hosted by the Gazette as part of its 175th anniversary this year. Jeanna Shepard

Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs hosted dedicatory recital of its recently restored organ. Jeanna Shepard

Rev. Father Michael Nagle retired after presiding over Good Shepherd Parish for nearly three decades. Jeanna Shepard

A sell-out crowd took their seats at café-style tables to hear the Changing Story of American Home Cooking, sponsored by Cook the Vineyard, a Vineyard Gazette publication. Jeanna Shepard

Each August, Union Chapel becomes dance-central with Built on Stilts. Mark Alan Lovewell

Chilmark Road Race saw a diverse and eclectic turnout of runners of all ages, abilities and experience. Larry Glick

Alley's General Store, famed Dealers in Almost Everything reopened after a summer-long closure. Ray Ewing

Island children returned to the classroom in September. Albert O. Fischer

Land Bank bought last undeveloped piece at Red Gate Farm for $10 Million. Mark Alan Lovewell

Looking for lady luck on as full moon rose over the derby. Jamie Fishman

Capt. Bob Douglas was honored with the Creative Living Award from the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation. Ray Ewing

Albert O. Fischer

Wampanoag tribal members from Aquinnah, Chappaquiddick and Mashpee observed the Vineyard’s first Indigenous Peoples' Day. Ray Ewing

Steve Bernier worked on a succession plan to keep Cronig’s independent. Kevin Hooks

Larsen’s Fish Market, Dutcher Dock fixture, will get a makeover this winter. Albert O. Fischer

Island farms ramped up production, spurred by demand for local food. Ray Ewing

Harley Riders Kicked off giving season with annual Santa run for Red Stocking Fund. Jeanna Shepard

Santa welcomed all to Christmas in Edgartown parade. Ray Ewing

Thursday, December 30, 2021

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The Island economy rebounded in a big way in 2021: Visitors streamed off the ferries, businesses reported that 2021 was one of their best years ever, and the red hot real estate market grew white hot. Summer events were no longer virtual but in the open air. And children returned to school with new safety protocols in place.

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