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
December 25, 2015
Land Bank Revenues: Dec. 18
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $285,854 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
Hello, Bodhi
Nicole McCue and Alex Young of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Bodhi Alexander Young, born Dec. 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 14 to Dec. 20
Joytown Trust and Laurie J. Colombo TRS purchased 2 Youngs Way in Chilmark from Paula H. Noe TRS for $2,462,500 on Dec. 17.
In Vineyard Skies: What to Look for New Year’s Eve
Share the holiday celebrations with two celestial objects in the night sky this New Year’s Eve.
Giving With Joy Is the Real Gold Ring
At Christmas there is giving, and in the happiest instances, giving with joy is part of it. This act of love is not a natural instinct.
Judge Denies Tribe’s Motion to Reconsider Casino Ruling
A federal judge will not reconsider his recent ruling rejecting a bid by the Wampanoag tribe to build a casino in Aquinnah. The case is now expected to head to a formal appeal process.
Police Investigate Rural Mail Theft
Tisbury and West Tisbury police are investigating the theft of mail from several mailboxes in the Lambert’s Cove area.
Vineyard House Creates Path to Solid Ground
Founded in 1997, Vineyard House opened the doors to its new campus in Tisbury one year ago. The goal is to create an environment where people want to stay longer.
Skaters Look to Refurbish Aging Park
A project is in the works to refurbish the Vineyard skate park, which was built in 2003 and now needs repairs. Organizers need to raise $300,000.
Year in Weather: Big Blizzards, Sunny Summer
Hot enough for you? The quintessential New England weather cliche is usually reserved for July, or August, not December, with church bells ringing carols, flip-flops observed and people hanging out on the Island Home’s weather deck.
Land Bank Revenues Mirror Growth in Real Estate Market
Buoyed by a rising real estate market, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank is on track to end the year on a high note for revenues.
Mahalo Hokule’a, We Await You
Hokule’a is a replica of the vessels used by Polynesians to settle the Pacific Ocean a thousand years before the arrival of Europeans.
Holiday Helper
“Dear Santa — Andrew Bacheller is four years old and is asking you for three motorcycles. Happy Holidays. His Mom, Vineyard Haven.”
Bye Bye 2015, Hello 2016: Vineyard New Year’s Eve Events
It may be cliche, but yes another year has passed in the blink of an eye. Well, no matter, it’s time to celebrate.
Sign Up for Spring Bowling Leagues
It may be winter for the moment, the weather notwithstanding, but sign ups for spring bowling leagues are starting.
Breakfast for Island Students During the School Break
During the school break, churches around the Island and the West Tisbury Library are hosting breakfasts for children who depend on the school lunch program for meals.
Gifts for All, Good Tidings for Vineyard
Santa made his list, checked it twice and then prepared to fly to the Vineyard. This year the trusty Gay Head Light helps him find his way.
Chappy Town Column: Dec. 25
Folks have been asking about the Chappy ferry service for Christmas Day. The operating schedule for that day is steeped in tradition.
Edgartown Town Column: Dec. 25
Well it certainly is not starting to look a lot like Christmas. The weather is warm even though the sun is not shining. It does not look like we will have a white Christmas at all.
Vineyard Rocks Cape and Islands Music Festival
This year’s All Cape and Islands Music Festival will feature 23 student musicians from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
West Tisbury Town Column: Dec. 25
At this writing, Reliable Market is busy making fruit baskets for last-minute gifts, and the Holiday Shop behind Alley’s was doing a brisk business. Pierce Kirby was pinch hitter at the post office last Saturday while I attended to some personal errands.
Chilmark Town Column: Dec. 25
Chilmark is host to many happy and well-fed guests and residents today. As I write, it is all still to happen. I hope your happenings were as cheery and full filling as I hope mine will be.
Aquinnah Town Column: Dec. 25
As Christmas nears, the temperatures have dropped significantly over the past few days. The town is rather bare of Christmas lights this year but the joy and abundance of cheer exuded by many will make up for the void in lighting.
Online Resource for Parents
Vineyard Birth Collective, an online resource serving the Island community of birth practitioners, expectant parents and growing families, was recently launched at vineyardbirthcollective.org.
Io Saturnalia
Forget the controversy over whether to say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. I am going to be shouting Io Saturnalia to all of my friends!
Holiday Hopeful
I’m happy that Christmas comes but once a year. Even when I vow to keep it simple, there seems to be a bit of self imposed anxiety.
Autumnal Climate Change
Most studies of the effects of climate change have focused on spring phenomena.
Going to the Heart of the Refugee Crisis, Camera in Hand
In January, Vineyarders Julia MacNelly and Tom Ellis are headed to Serbia to spend a month filming for a documentary.
Horse-Drawn Hayrides Are Return to Tradition
For many people, Christmas on the Vineyard wouldn’t be the same without the sound of bells and hooves making their way past downtown shops. Fred Fisher’s wooden hay wagon and two Belgian draft horses are a familiar sight.
Sounds of Christmas Serenade West Tisbury
On Sunday at the West Tisbury Congregational Church, the choir and newly formed band brought forth the sounds of Christmas both old and new.
New Owners Hungry for Change at Edgartown Diner
The 1950s-themed diner has a new owner and a new name. The Edgartown Diner is owned by chef Ralston Francis and his partner Mavis Hutchinson.
Hearing Closed, MVC Set to Decide North Bluff Plan
Town officials for and against the project to restore part of the crumbling coastal bank in Oak Bluffs squared off for a final time Thursday night. A vote is expected Jan. 7.
