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
January 3, 2003
New Year’s Celebration 2003 Sparkles in Tisbury
Organizers of Last Night, First Day, the Island’s own New Years celebration, were feeling good about their success yesterday. Valerie Richards, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, said: “I was thrilled. The turnout for most of the events was fabulous. The fireworks were fabulous. Whoever parted the clouds and the fog deserve…
Vineyard Haven Hosts New Year Festival
Perhaps nature was conspiring against Island holiday celebrations by subjecting First Day activities in Vineyard Haven Wednesday to the same chilly rain that dampened the Christmas weekend in Edgartown. Town streets were almost deserted, stores darkened and colors faded to gray. But nature was no match for the laughing, energetic children who were entertained at…
Dukes County Manager Quits: Carol Borer Suddenly Leaves Post After Retirement Pay Package Dispute and Commitment to Serve in Transition
Staff arriving at work yesterday at the airport county administration office yesterday got a surprise – the office of Dukes County manager Carol Borer was empty and she was gone. Mrs. Borer had announced plans to retire at year's end two months ago, but at that time she agreed to stay on as temporary manager…
Island Ends Year of War and Peace on Vital Fronts from Boat Line to Hospital and Golf Course Plans
Who needs Broadway when you live year-round on Martha's Vineyard? Turn the camera lens back on the last year, and you can spot enough drama for a dozen plays, both comedies and tragedies. Ideal grist for the mill, money and power spurred much of the political intrigue and battles of 2002, whether the stage was…
Island Economy Holds Strong in 2002; Land and Home Sales Point the Way
Looking back over 2002, the Island's economy showed strength during a year of uncertainty and possible war. Land, the Island's most formidable asset, held its value. According to James Lengyel, executive director of the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank, land and housing values grew in 2002. Land bank revenues for the six-month period from July 1…
Year of Weather Extremes on the Vineyard: Dry and Hot in Summer and Wet in Winter
Now that heavy rain and snow have arrived, last year’s dry summer is a distant memory. In fact, the Island ended up with more rainfall than usual in 2002.
