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
May 13, 2016
Tisbury Says Goodbye to Town Matriarch Cora Medeiros
The former Tisbury selectman and businesswoman who started the annual town street fair, died on Sunday, Mother’s Day, at home in Vineyard Haven.
New Martha’s Vineyard Airport Manager Ready to Lift Off
Ann Crook, the new Martha’s Vineyard Airport manager, landed on the Island last week eager to turn problems into opportunities.
No Single Solution for Restoring Health of Coastal Ponds
Leading water quality experts gathered for a daylong conference at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury Thursday to lay out some of the solutions to declining pond health on the Vineyard.
It Takes a Fiery Man to Start a Newspaper
On May 14, 1846, Edgar Marchant introduced the Vineyard Gazette, the Island’s first newspaper. It was the Golden Age of whaling.
New Sponsor Ignites Oak Bluffs Fireworks
The fate of the iconic annual August fireworks show in Oak Bluffs is no longer in jeopardy: Summercamp, formerly the Wesley Hotel, has made a three-year financial commitment to the event.
Thirty Years with No Trial Separation
Jim Reynolds came to Martha’s Vineyard looking for a simpler, quieter life. Ron Rappaport, born and raised in Oak Bluffs, came back for the same thing.
Honors for High School View
The High School View won several journalism awards at the New England Scholastic Press Association annual conference.
Small Steps
One of the Island’s early conservationists said if the Vineyard environment is saved, it will come down to decisions made by individuals.
Suddenly Not in a Rush
This spring has felt more like a prelude to winter than summer. The trees are just now beginning to leaf.
Virtual Footsteps Lead to a Mother’s Love
Not long after my mother died in 2014, my dad and I performed a ritual familiar to anyone who has lost someone they love.
In the Beginning
We present to our readers this morning, the first number of “The Vineyard Gazette.”
Welcome, Gabriel
Kellis and Douglas Assis of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Gabriel Dias De Assis, born May 10 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Ferry Line Solution
I believe there is a simple solution to the Simpson Lane Chappy ferry staging issue.
Clean Beach Sweep
I would like to express thanks to Amy Billings and the Oak Bluffs parks department for their attention to our beaches.
Happy Ending
On April 29, our otherwise well-behaved golden retriever, Lily, decided to take an exploratory walk.
Remembering Herb Mercier
I just learned of the death of Herbert Mercier. When I was superintendent of Island schools, Herb served on the school committee.
Books for All
Once again, Martha’s Vineyard school libraries have benefited from the generosity of Bunch of Grapes Bookstore.
Please Adopt Us
The shelter is still overrun with kittens. They’re everywhere, and all 11 are now spoken for.
In Vineyard Skies: Moon and Jupiter
Friday night’s first quarter moon appears near the bright star Regulus, in the zodiacal constellation Leo.
Land Bank Revenues: May 6
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $139,616 for the business week ending on Friday, May 6, 2016.
Real Estate Transactions: May 2 to May 8
Kent A. Fitzpatrick, trustee of Orchard Hill Trust, purchased 118 South Road in Chilmark for $1,085,000 on May 6.
Problems Mount Over Unfinished Dredge Work in Menemsha
The unfinished project in Menemsha Channel has come to a new impasse as town officials and the Army Corps of Engineers sort their options for dealing with equipment that the contractor has left behind.
Aquinnah Elects Gary Haley to Board of Selectmen
In the only contested race during Wednesday’s town election, Aquinnah voters elected Gary Haley to a three-year term as selectman.
Edgartown Town Column: May 13
The sun is out, the trees are sprouting their leaves and the flowers are starting to grow. Now if the wind would cooperate it would be great.
On Chappy: May 13
There was a dinosaur on the Chappy ferry this morning. The reason that I mention this is that a few years ago one of my granddaughters made it a point to tell me that I was incorrect in telling her that there are no dinosaurs now. She is right.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: May 13
With the season heralded by the Memorial Day holiday just two weeks away it’s time to begin filling in the calendar for what is already anticipated to be busy summer. Nostalgia may be the principal emotion for those returning to our shores.
West Tisbury Town Column: May 13
Friday is the 13th, so sprinkle a little salt over your left shoulder for good luck. Last weekend won’t soon be forgotten, it sprinkled at first then got much better. Many a dad took mom out to brunch and when they got back home he worked on chores she wanted done around the house.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 13
Well, I guess David Bowie and Lena Horne and Glen Frye and Maurice White and B.B.King and Prince and her friend Eddie Heywood and Frank Sinatra and Eva Cassidy and Les Paul and all the other great musicians we have lost needed an organist to complete the band. My mother, Iole Jannace Gardella, our beloved…
Chilmark Town Column: May 13
Chilmark is up and running. The sun has returned and we are now able to get on with the spring chores. Many businesses are opening or at least dusting out and preparing for weekend openings.
Viet Nam War Memorial Ceremony
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Viet Nam War memorial in Edgartown.
Aquinnah Town Column: May 13
At last, the temperatures have reached the 60s once again. The shadbush are in bloom, which signifies the abundance run of the herring in season.
High School Seniors Embrace the Folkies
The folk revival is alive and well in Miles Thornton and Darby Patterson’s original musical The Gaslight.
After Prom Party
The After Prom Party will be held at Alex’s Place at the YMCA from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Bach and Beethoven Concert
David Rhoderick performs on Sunday, May 15 at the West Tisbury Congregational Church.
Glossy Ibis and Willets
The best birds of the week are the two glossy ibis spotted on May 2 by Buddy Vanderhoop at Lobsterville Beach.
Mayflower, Unassuming Bud of Spring
Forsythia, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and others may herald spring in our modern era, but they were not the original firsts.
Nothing Like the First Greens of Spring
Here it is — the end of a chilly, rainy week. The sun came out Monday and everything is beginning to jump out of the ground.
Edgartown Selectmen Receive Post Office Update, Agree to Chappy Ferry Line Mediation
Edgartown selectmen got word during their Monday meeting that renovation work can proceed at the U.S. Post Office branch at the Edgartown Triangle.
Edgartown Native Earns College Honors
Elizabeth Kelleher, a senior at Syracuse University in New York, has been awarded the Dorothy Burnham Award for outstanding work in creative writing.
Mother of the Year Essay Winners
Three lucky mothers whose children wrote prize-winning essays about them were honored Sunday at the Harbor View Hotel.
Aquinnah Debates the Night Away at Last Annual Town Meeting
Town meeting season came to a lively end Tuesday when voters in Aquinnah dug in and debated a wide range of issues. Many votes required a standing tally.
Last Building Standing: Selectmen Order Demolition at Boch Park
Tisbury selectmen will take steps to remove a derelict building on the harborfront property known as Boch Park, owned by Ernie Boch Jr. Mr. Boch said he is happy the building will come down.
Looking for Birds, Finding Dolphins; Photographer Goes With the Flow
Lanny McDowell is known for his avian photography, but his new exhibit at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center focuses on dolphins.
IGI Names New Executive Director
Rebecca Haag, a Chilmark resident and former business executive, has been named executive director of Island Grown Initiative.
Lacrosse Honors for Madison Hughes
Madison Hughes of Oak Bluffs was one of two players from Central Connecticut State University named to the Northeast Conference First Team roster.
Announcing Arthur
Marina Hahn and Leonardo Bonjour of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Arthur Hahn Bonjour, born on May 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello, Quinn
Jacqueline and Matthew Millard of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Quinn Deanna Millard, born May 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Mini Maker Faire Celebrates Creativity and Woolen Gnomes
On Saturday the first ever Mini Maker Faire on Martha’s Vineyard took place. Each faire is as diverse as the number of people presenting their work. The unifying principle is the creative mind.
MVC Conference Takes Up Coastal Ponds Issue
With Vineyard coastal ponds at a tipping point, on Thursday this week the Martha’s Vineyard Commission will lead a daylong conference Thursday.
Trout at First Light: Kids Reel in Winners at Annual Derby
Kids 14 and younger cast out at first light Saturday morning for the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club kids’ trout tournament. Camden Townes, 10, walked away with a new bike for her catch of a 14.75-inch trout, the biggest of the day.
Ferry Martha’s Vineyard Resumes Service After Emergency Repairs
The ferry Martha’s Vineyard began running again Saturday evening after being out of service for most of the day Friday and Saturday for emergency repairs. The freight vessel Sankaty filled in.
Alina Wen Is Tops in Table Tennis
Alina Wen of Edgartown took home the first place trophy in the U-1500 singles table tennis competition.
Astrolis Arrives
Seniel and Andrew Hannagan of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Astrolis Jesse Hannagan.
