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
October 2, 2015
Welcome, McCabe
Kelly Christine Neadow and Thomas Kenneth Neadow Jr. of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, McCabe Ainslee Neadow, born on Sept. 25.
Please Adopt Us
Team orange has won the cat room competition. Nike has been adopted. Six-year-old black brothers, Bubba and Forrest, who comprised team black, are wondering when their time will come.
Nicholas Laga Will Marry Caitlin Lopata
Caitlin Eileen Lopata and Nicholas Stephen Laga, both of Chicago, Ill., will marry on Saturday, October 3 in Edgartown.
Sometimes Catching a Fish Is Just Icing on a Perfect Day
My father took me fishing for mackerel off the Menemsha dock when I was five years old. I remember some of my friends being there fishing with their families as well.
Storm-Tossed Island, But Hurricane Threat Remote
Drenching rains and gale-force winds marked the start of the weekend, but forecasters and emergency managers breathed a little easier over the powerful hurricane churning through the southern Atlantic.
October Conjunctions
Mornings this month offer a stellar planetary show. Three bright planets fill the eastern sky.
Farm Neck Foundation Opens Grant Cycle
The Farm Neck Foundation has issued a call for applicants for the foundation’s 2015 grants. Eligible are all Island nonprofit organizations whose goal is to improve the quality of life in the Martha’s Vineyard community. The Farm Neck Foundation, Inc. is a charitable organization created in 1989 and funded by contributions from the membership and…
Preparedness
As Hurricane Joaquin churned up through the southern Atlantic late this week, Islanders woke up from the endless summer that has been the enduring hallmark of September weather.
Elementary Schools See Sharp Drop in Science Scores on MCAS
Results from the MCAS test administered last spring show a steep drop in performance in science in most Vineyard elementary schools. But test scores tell only part of the story, especially as Island schools had a foot in two testing worlds last year.
After Ten Years at Helm of Hospice, Terre Young Will Retire
As executive director of Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard for the past 10 years, Terre Young has earned spectacular praise for her stewardship of the organization. Now she is ready to retire.
Cape Air: Noise Abatement Rules Are Being Followed
Responding to recent complaints from West Tisbury residents about excessive noise from air traffic over the summer, the chief pilot for Cape Air said the airline follows voluntary noise abatement rules.
Meals on Wheels Delivers; But Not Without Drivers
Meals on Wheels has been delivering nutritious meals to home-bound seniors on the Vineyard for 43 years, but to keep the meals rolling out, volunteers are needed. And it’s a constant struggle to keep the roster full.
Vineyard Notebook
Summer has ebbed and fall is stirring. And what a beautiful summer it was. And what a beautiful fall it’s starting out to be. As I look out my kitchen window at the field of flowers planted by Morning Glory Farm, it is still a palette of reds, yellows, pinks, whites, as well as every…
Sunny Day, Sweeping the Clouds Away; Tell Me How to Get to William Street
Most of downtown Vineyard Haven was destroyed by fire in 1883. William street was untouched and now hosts the longest stretch of old buildings in town.
On the Pacific Crest Trail, Present and Future Echo Deeply
On May 7 Ceili Brennan of East Chop and her friend began their quest to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from San Diego to British Columbia.
Knowledge Is Garbage
After you left fifth grade did flax ever once cross your mind again?
When and Where to Store the Boat
As brisk nights of fall have us closing windows and digging out sweaters, sailors begin thinking about hauling and storing the boat for the winter.
Simply Inspiring
For those of you who missed the women of the year champagne brunch this past Sunday at the Harbor View Hotel you missed an amazing experience. This fourth annual event sponsored by Women Empowered was fortunate to have Jessica Kensky and her husband Patrick, both seriously injured in the marathon bombing, in attendance. Jessica provided…
Herman Page Epilogue
I read of the death of Father Herman Page recently in your paper. I had the honor of working with Herman on his 2009 book Rails Across Martha’s Vineyard: Steam Narrow Gauge and Trolley Lines, using my historic photo collection and gaining access to other collections on the Island as well as drawing a system…
Willful, Arbitrary
Last night I attended a meeting of the selectmen about the plans for the reconstruction of Beach Road. While there were lot of differing opinions coming from every corner of the room, and conflicting opinions about what works and what doesn’t, there was an almost unanimous agreement about which of the three options presented was…
Tishri Time
There is considerable virtue in an autumn rain, and some even in an autumn gale.
Vineyard Haven Family Escapes Fire Unharmed
A family’s diligence practicing fire drills and working smoke detectors helped a Vineyard Haven family escape a fire on Irene’s Way in the early morning hours Thursday.
Norton Point Reopens, Near Wasque
The storm that battered the Vineyard mid-week with blustery southeast winds, drenching rains and astronomical tides caused a new break in the narrow barrier beach that connects Chappaquiddick to Edgartown.
In Community Survey, ACE MV Finds Mixed Results
When it comes to adult education on the Vineyard, there is a wide difference between what Islanders want and what employers believe is needed. A recent study commissioned by ACE MV tells the story.
Gay Head 10K
Admit it, you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to decide your weekend plans.
Blessing the Animals
Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven is welcoming all pets and their owners to its annual Blessing of the Animals, taking place this Saturday, Oct. 3
WUMB Member Concert
WUMB is hosting a free member concert on Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Loft in Oak Bluffs.
Nature’s Wonders
The outdoor news this week has to be the lunar eclipse. Wow! It was so impressive. We hauled out lawn chairs, pillows and blankets.
Brodifacoum Be Gone
Bioaccumulation occurs when a substance becomes concentrated inside the body of a living thing. It happened with DDT.
Great Spangled Fritillary
Though we are already into October, David’s September sighting of a great spangled fritillary is definitely newsworthy.
Author Tracks Decline of Fisheries
Three years have passed since the publication of the book, The Mortal Sea, but its impact continues. The 378-page history of the dramatic decline of fish in the western Atlantic took 10 years of investigative work to write.
Aquinnah Town Column: Oct. 2
Whenever there is a baby born into our community we jump for joy, but in addition to the baby, there is a family that gets to take center stage. Aretha Brown, daughter of Kate Taylor, and Keron Brown are proud parents of a healthy and lovely baby girl. Zuri Elizabeth Brown was welcomed into the…
West Tisbury Town Column: Oct. 2
The weekend weather was delightful. A smattering of pumpkins, mums and Halloween displays are beginning to appear around town. We now have an early sunset (6:20 p.m.), cooler temperatures and memories of a September that seem to have slipped by. On some vines and trees the leaves have begun to turn. But not until after…
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 2
I am sitting here listening to the weather reports saying we will be getting two to four inches of rain and high winds. By the time you read this I sure hope it will be over. We really need the rain but we don’t need it all at once.
On Chappy: Oct. 2
Beatrix Haven Houghton took her first breath of air at 8:13 p.m. on Sept. 14. Very considerate of her to not keep her parents up all night. She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and measured 19.75 inches long. Her mom Jocelyn Filley and dad Graham Houghton welcome her into a large extended family of many…
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 2
If you are a friend of famous architect Francis Pitts, one of the stellar denizens of Our Town, if you are on Facebook with him or just know him the old fashioned in person way, be sure to connect for 11 fabulous photos he took on his recent trip to South Korea. Francis was in…
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Oct 2
In our small town we should brook no surprise that once upon a time Oak Bluffs hosted the almost insultingly incongruent New York Yacht Club. The club was built on the corner of Seaview and Ocean Park by the Barnes family who lived there until 1886 when it was remodeled and established as the Oak…
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 2
Chilmark is getting used to being a quieter place. Take advantage of the lighter traffic this week and admire the old stonewalls newly exposed by landscaping along South Road in the neighborhood of Abel’s Hill. They are beautiful old walls that haven’t been seen in a while. Thanks to whoever is responsible. While on South…
Fierce Debate Continues Over Beach Road Plan
At a three-hour-plus marathon meeting Tuesday, the Tisbury selectmen tentatively decided to take the Beach Road design question to a special town meeting before the end of the year. Selectmen are divided.
Live it Up at Living Local Harvest Festival
The Living Local Harvest Festival takes place this weekend at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. In a sense, the whole day is a community potluck.
Learn to Bake, Artisan Style
Classes are being offered this fall by Kate Warner of the Vineyard Bread Project that introduce how to make artisan bread at home.
Static Clears Over Prospect of Better Cell Service for Chappy
A committee exploring better mobile phone coverage to Chappaquidick told the town selectmen Monday it is making progress. A DAS system and transmitting tower are both under study.
Women Empowered Names Women of Year
Jo Ann Murphy, Mary Beth Grady, Allison Burger and Betty Burton have little in common unless you count determination, passion, compassion, selflessness, creativity, humility, entrepreneurship, generosity, optimism and admiration for each other. The four were honored at a champagne brunch Sunday.
Form and Function, This Art Means Business on the Water
Fly fishing lures can be made to look like almost anything — small fish, squid, butterflies. But they all need to look delicious to other fish.
Ceremony Creates Sacred Space, Where the Light Never Fades
For the loved ones who gathered at the annual Ceremony of Remembrance on Saturday afternoon, their stories may have differed but their pain was the same — the grief of losing a child.
Mother-Daughter Leaders at Featherstone Honored With Creative Living Award
The award will go to Francine Kelly and Ann Smith in recognition of their work to promote the arts on the Vineyard. Ms. Kelly is former executive director at Featherstone; her daughter succeeded her.
Finback Whale Spotted Off North Shore
David Tilton and Lynn Silva were out making their typical derby rounds Friday afternoon when they came across a whale in 20 to 25 feet of water just off the Brickyard on the Chilmark north shore.
