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
February 5, 2016
Money for Nothing
Looking back, the Army Corps of Engineers project to dredge the Menemsha channel was troubled from the start.
Art Fueled by the Spirit of Imagination
On Wednesday afternoon Miss Lani sat on the floor with a group of young children at the children’s art studio.
Unconditional Love is Always the Answer with Children
Looking back, I was too young to be a professor and the man enrolled in my child psychology course was too young to be at war.
At Coast Guard Station Menemsha, Always Ready
Every morning, members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha head down to the West Dock, past the old fishing shacks on Basin Road, to begin their day’s work. The station’s 23 members hail from all over the country.
Coming to a Big Screen Near You: Chappaquiddick the Movie
Apex Entertainment is casting actors for a film that will chronicle the story of Sen. Edward (Ted) Kennedy and the accident on Chappaquiddick.
Hail the Hokule’a, Twin Hulls of Heaven
To a modern sailor’s eye, she appears strange. Her twin hulls are joined by laminated wooden crossbeams.
Words Can Wiggle, But Can the Planet?
Phone booth, bookworm, crowbait, goose as a verb, horse-trading, horse-faced, cowpies or emotionally cowed, and other farm-based figures of speech like kicking the bucket are disappearing.
Thumbs Up But Fortunes Down
I was delighted to read my friend Chris Fischer’s recent commentary about the fawn, the rib eye and the man named Jay.
Hospital Corners
It has been said that the hospital which stood at this place was the first marine hospital in the United States.
Keeping the Lights On
Many Islanders understand that summer-only businesses are more profitable than year-round businesses.
Bernie’s Revolution
Can Bernie win the general election? That is the most common concern people have expressed.
Gardening, Politics Don’t Mix
Who does Lynne Irons think she is using the Vineyard Gardener column to spew her political hate.
Land Bank Revenues: Jan. 29
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $250,974.33 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.
Please Adopt Us
Beauty, the long-haired female cat with the gorgeous green eyes, would like a home for Valentine’s Day.
Front Runner Mercury
You have a wonderful opportunity to spot Mercury low in the southeastern sky Saturday morning.
Real Estate Transactions: Jan. 25 to Jan. 31
Kenneth and Corinne DiPietro purchased 5 Sunset Lane in Aquinnah from trustees of Lighthouse Trust for $1,395,000 on Jan. 27.
County Commission Interviews Candidates for Airport Commission
The Dukes County Commission at its meeting Wednesday interviewed five candidates for two openings on the Martha’s Vineyard airport commission.
Ashes at the Ferry Boat
Grace Church minister Father Brian Murdoch will distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the SSA terminal from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Traeger di Pietro
Local artist Traeger di Pietro is taking his show on the road to Los Gatos in California.
High School Presents Chicago
The high school performance of Chicago is just one week away, with shows on Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.
Charter School Production of Snow White
The Martha’s Vineyard Charter School is hosting a production of Snow White this weekend.
Sunday Jazz at West Tisbury Library
On Sundays at 4 p.m. in February the West Tisbury Library is hosting Jazz Sundays presented by Eric Johnson.
Sail MV Presents Dinner and a Talk
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the second Sail MV dinner/lecture takes place at the Black Dog Tavern beginning at 6 p.m.
Featherstone Presents Art on Circuit Avenue
Featherstone is inviting local artists to create displays for the empty storefronts on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs.
Coffee With Jazz, a Sunday Morning Ritual
At 6 a.m. on Sunday mornings David Kish’s voice, along with his extensive jazz collection, heads out over the airwaves for all the early risers and no-sleepers tuned into mvyradio.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Feb. 5
The Big Chili contest has come and gone for another year. Held last weekend at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs, this most popular annual Island event drew 1,800 people to taste, vote and catch up with their neighbors
On Chappy: Feb. 5
This is a case of good news/bad news. The good news is that we are getting the repairs to the Chappy slip done before things fall apart. The bad news is that the next phase of the repair work will cause quite an inconvenience to ferry travelers.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Feb. 5
It’s so unlikely that Oak Bluffs, the biggest tiny town on the rock, would have made valuable contributions to black American history. With the demeaning political season underway to replace the first African American president, perhaps reflecting upon those who helped pave the way might lessen the constant calumny in the news.
Aquinnah Town Column: Feb. 5
Another mild week with temperatures in the 50s most days with chilly nights. Perhaps it is because Aquinnah highway superintendent Jay Smalley purchased a snow blower for the season — a good omen — as he only needed to use it once in January.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 5
Katie Carroll at your service, taking responsibility for the timely and accurate sharing of newsy-goodness for the town of Chilmark. Let’s start this week off right with a few birthday shout outs. We have two, yes two, babes in town who have recently reached the one year marker
West Tisbury Town Column: Feb. 5
The groundhog did not see his shadow so we are in for an early spring. However the days are getting longer and now it is light until 5:30 p.m. Early risers have noticed that the sun rises at 7 a.m. and Daylight Saving Time begins on March 13.
Planning Board, Neighbors Voice Concerns Over Beach Street Demolition
The Edgartown planning board continued a public hearing on a plan to replace an old home on a tiny nonconforming lot in the downtown area.
The Tale of the Thick-Billed Murre
Imagine that you are a thick-billed murre. You prefer to swim, and love on the ocean for 10 months of the year.
For Weather Forecast, Turn to Sheep, Snakes, or Birds
Groundhogs are marmots that belong to a group of large ground squirrels in the order Rodentia.
Warm Winter in the Garden
Don’t get me wrong. I could not be happier, personally, for our non-winter. We have to admit, however, it is rather odd.
Ziff Family Transfer Marks Record Real Estate Sale
A secluded waterfront compound on the north shore in West Tisbury changed ownership last month for $28 million.
Still Unfinished, Dredging Project at Menemsha Is Halted
A major project to dredge Menemsha channel has hit a snag, missing a Jan. 31 deadline for completion and raising ire among Aquinnah officials over damage at the West Basin. The project cannot begin again until fall.
Hospital Issues Zika Virus Alert
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has issued a health alert concerning the Zika virus, asking pregnant women who have traveled to certain countries, including Brazil, to contact doctors at the hospital.
Clothes to Go Event
Clothes to Go and Connect to End Violence are hosting an afternoon of new clothes selection and tasty treats.
High School Offers Interpreter Training for Bilingual Students
Graduating seniors at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School who are bilingual will have an opportunity to become certified as Portuguese interpreters.
Adolescent Recovery Education Group
The Island Wide Youth Collaborative is sponsoring Pathfinders, a group for adolescents that want to explore their relationship with substances.
Seasick But Putting Pen to Page, Whaling Wife Diaries Up for Auction
In 1885 Parnell Smith Pease of the Vineyard joined her husband on a whaling trip aboard the Alaska. Her diary is up for auction on Thursday at Swann Auction Galleries in New York city.
Aaliyah Arrives
Shaina, Tony, Malikai and Antonio announce the birth of a daughter and sister, Aaliyah Grush.
Dean’s List at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Madeline Scott and David Seidman have been named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Cape Cod Association Scholarship
Students from the Cape and Islands are invited to apply for the 2016 Cape Cod Association scholarship program.
Town Hall Meeting for Veterans
Representatives from the VA and the Health Net program will be on the Vineyard Tuesday, Feb. 16 for a town hall meeting.
Boathouse Donates $15,000 to Boys & Girls Club
The Boathouse Foundation has donated $15,000 to the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club.
Welcome, George
Katelynn and Elias Giannakopoulos of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, George Elias Giannakopoulos, born Jan. 30.
Managing Ice House Pond Proves Balancing Act for Land Bank
A revised plan for Manaquayak Preserve in West Tisbury highlights the sometimes tricky role of the land bank in managing ecologically sensitive properties.
Ferry Disruption, Better Cell Phone Service in the Works for Chappy
Edgartown selectmen Monday received an update on the Chappy ferry, which will carry passengers but no vehicles from April 17 to April 24, and an endorsement for temporary wireless service for the island provided by AT&T.
Budding Vineyard Artists, Writers Bring Home Scholastic Awards
Twenty teenage Vineyard artists, photographers, sculptors, and poets have earned recognition in the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing awards.
Plastic Bag Ban Information Sessions
The Vineyard Conservation Society will be hosting information sessions about a proposed bylaw to ban single-use plastic bags Island-wide.
Doug Kent Benefit Reception Is Artful Tribute
Hundreds of friends, neighbors,and art enthusiasts turned out Friday evening at the Chilmark community center for a benefit reception featuring the work of Douglas Kent.
Tisbury School Clears Key Hurdle in State Building Assistance Grant
Planning for a new school in Tisbury begins in earnest with the news last week that the school has been invited to participate in a specialized state grant program for school buildings.
Annual Big Chili Contest Brings the Heat Once Again
Chili recipes of all styles were served under a tent at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs on Saturday to support the Red Stocking Fund. Hosted by radio station MVY, nearly 1,800 people attended.
Whelk Management Meeting on the Vineyard
A DMF meeting about whelk management scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9 has been cancelled.
High School Science Fair
The high school’s 17th annual science and engineering fair takes place Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6.
Bandstand, Beach, Owen Park Improvements Take Shape
Vineyard Haven residents are gathering to revitalize Owen Park, a treasured, historic park in the heart of the highly developed town. Some repairs could take place before Memorial Day
Dean’s List at Tufts
Aidan Huntington of West Tisbury and Russell Shapiro of Oak Bluffs were named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Tufts University.
Dean’s List at University of New Hampshire
Several Vineyard students were named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire.
Effort to Remove Munitions from Beaches Moves Forward
The Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with three projects totaling $18.5 million to remove practice bombs and other debris from former World War II bombing ranges on the Vineyard and reduce the risk of injury.
High School Names New Principal
Sara Dingledy, the principal of Westchester Square Academy in New York city, was named the new principal of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School on Friday.
