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 7, 2016
Eggs and Bacon, Live on Stage: O’Neill-Inspired Play Ends Its Run
This weekend brings two final performances at the MV Playhouse of The Second Girl, a remarkable play that’s gotten both its earliest start and its finishing touches on the Island.
Poor Weather, Scarce Fish, But Derby Has Youthful Bright Spots
Talk of the Derby has been as gloom and doom as the weather, but excitement picked up in a hurry when nine-year-old Westley Wlodyka dragged a striper almost bigger than he was up to the scale.
Vineyard Town Clerks Prepare for Early Voting
For the first time this year, voters on Martha’s Vineyard and across the state can choose to cast their ballots up to two weeks prior to election day. Early voting starts on Oct. 24.
Remembering Raisin, the Goat That Led Two Lives
A pet goat named Raisin, who lived in Chilmark, died of pneumonia last Wednesday. He was a local and national celebrity, admired by his owner, Tom Ashe, the Island community, and a much wider audience.
Early Voting Schedule for Martha’s Vineyard
For the first time this year, voters on Martha’s Vineyard and across the state can choose to cast their ballots up to two weeks prior to election day on Nov. 8. The new procedures, as required by state law, aim to increase voter turnout and help alleviate long lines at polling stations.
Island Native Honored at White House
Alan Lovewell is among 12 people recognized by the Obama administration for demonstrating leadership in the sustainable seafood movement.
Lagoon Pond Drawbridge Wins Award
The Lagoon Pond Drawbridge was named one of the top 10 bridge projects of 2016 by Roads and Bridges magazine.
Land Bank Revenues: Sept. 30
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $316,984.68 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Dredging Redux
It’s deja vu all over again for the Menemsha channel federal dredging project.
Staying Afloat in Pounding Sea of Memory
The last time I saw my mom she was asleep in bed. A skeleton impersonating a human. Breathing took all her effort.
Finding the Holy at Home, Comfort in the Trees
Last Yom Kippur I sat on my couch and wept. What happened to my Jewish life, I wondered.
Focus on Deer in Fight Against Lyme
I want to discuss three techniques for reducing the number of deer and/or ticks.
Fiery Labor of Love in the Name of Pottery
Friday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. The Dragon was loaded with pots. It was quiet, cold and dark.
Always With a Smile: Terry Burke Remembered
Terry cared that we learned and she expected good behavior in her classes.
Them Apples
Early Vineyard orchard trees were raised from seedlings or the seeds themselves, brought from England.
Bigs and Littles Go Sailing
The little brothers and little sisters of Martha’s Vineyard are very fortunate.
Voter’s Guide
The League of Women Voters would like to talk about resources available for the voter this year.
Black and White
I have read and re-read Thomas Dresser’s excellent African Americans of Martha’s Vineyard.
Holistic Health for Women
I moved to Martha’s Vineyard 12 years ago and have found one area, women’s alternative care, lacking.
VA Truths, Half-Truths
Re: the story in the Gazette last week about welcoming ceremonies for a visiting veteran.
Please Adopt Us
Where are all the tortoiseshell and calico cat lovers out there?
Pop Sensibility With Bluegrass Heart
The Lonely Heartstring Band, a quintet of conservatory-trained string players based in the Boston area is playing a free show Sunday at the Port Hunter in Edgartown.
Bourbon to Apples, Food and Wine Festival Pleases Every Palate
The ninth annual Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival uns from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16 with events all over Edgartown.
Columbus Day 5K
The Oak Bluffs Columbus Day 5K kicks off Sunday, Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
Connect to End Violence will host their annual Domestic Violence Awareness walk on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Michael Kramer and Mary Ellen Kramer purchased 46 Cow Path in Vineyard Haven from Richard F. and Kelly E. McElhinney for $799,000 on Sept. 27.
In Vineyard Skies: Quarter Moon and Mars
Friday night the moon appears near the bright red planet Mars.
Strong Mental Game Prevails, from Ski Slopes to Golf Green
Finn Simpkins has helped lead the high school golf tournament to the state tournament again this year. The senior is also an elite skier and looking ahead to a potential collegiate golf career.
Bodhi Path Teachings
Lama Jampa Thaye will be on the Vineyard next weekend for a weekend of teachings.
Harvest Festival at Vineyard Gardens
Celebrate fall at the annual harvest festival at Vineyard Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 to 3 p.m. <
Madelyne Zollo, Nathan Rusbosin to Marry
Madelyne Mary Zollo and Nathan Charles Rusbosin are to be married on Oct. 8 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Edgartown.
New Executive Director for Chamber Music Society
The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society has announced the appointment of Douglas Finn as its new executive director.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Oct. 7
Writing a column about Oak Bluffs has its surprises, like a week ago when a guy walked into the office with his wife to see if I knew a friend of his and I found out he’s a famous football coach who used to live in Oak Bluffs.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 7
Chilmark is turning to the fall and winter mode these days with fewer people on the roads and in the houses. I notice no cars in driveways that have been busy all summer; no lights in the houses I can see across the pond and no whir of the air conditioners in the neighboring house.
On Chappy: Oct. 7
The Chappy Book Club has postponed their discussion of Circling the Sun until Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chappy Community Center.
Artwork That Begins with Casting a Line
Jeffrey Canha, a fifth-generation Islander, was out on the water soon after he was born — from bassinet to boat, as he puts it. He is also an artist, creating prints of fish from Island waters.
Rising Tide Fundraiser
Time to kick-up the heels of your riding boots for Rising Tide Therapeutic Center’s fall fundraiser.
Art of Chocolate Festival
It’s the sweetest weekend of the year at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Seasonal Change and Woolen Socks
I’m one of those more-is-better people. I cannot seem to have enough geraniums to rescue before winter sets in.
Exotic Pet Considerations
Ball pythons are one player in the exotic pet industry — nonnative or wild animals kept for pets.
Species Shuffle and Fall Bird Arrivals
Have you ever wondered why the names of some bird species change?
Lara Arrives
Lainy and Joao Prata of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Lara Lopes Prata, born Oct. 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Roof Renovation at Stone Bank Spurs MVC Referral
Replacement of the distinctive tile roof on the old stone bank building in Vineyard Haven is causing concern among residents and town selectmen, who referred the project to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
West Tisbury Town Column: Oct. 7
Friday is the beginning of the Columbus Day holiday weekend and the end of the extended shoulder season for the tourists. Town buildings, schools, and the post office will be closed on Monday. The last Farmers’ Market and Artisans Festival of the season will be held this weekend at the Grange Hall.
Aquinnah Town Column: Oct. 7
Autumn has arrived! The temperatures are in the 40s over night and in 50s and 60s during the day. This is the last hurrah for most seasonal businesses. A number of stores at the cliffs will close this weekend. Friday evening will be sale time in Aquinnah.
Kelp-Growing Experiment Could Expand to Chilmark
The Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group hopes to bring a nascent kelp-growing project to Chilmark this winter, with support from the town selectmen and shellfish constable.
Savory and Sweet with a Southern Kick at Shepherd’s Provisions
Kira and John Shepherd are the brains and brawn behind Shepherd’s Provisions, Vineyard Haven’s newest specialty food shop. Their goal was to create packaged food that tastes as good as it looks.
Creative Living Award Goes to Johnny Hoy
Musician, fisherman, and stone mason Johnny Hoy will receive the 2016 Creative Living Award presented by the Permanent Endowment of Martha’s Vineyard.
Man Found Dead in State Forest
Foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found in a camp deep in the woods of the state forest over the weekend, according to state police Sgt. Jeffrey Stone said.
Menemsha Channel Dredging Picks Up Where It Left Off
Five months after terminating its contract with J-Way Southern Inc., the Army Corps plans to work with the company again to finish dredging the Menemsha channel.
Edgartown Animal Control Officer Details Summer Dog Incidents
Edgartown selectmen accepted the quarterly report of animal control officer Barbara Prada at a brief meeting Monday.
Charlie Fenske of Edgartown Wins Pioneer Award in Google Contest
Edgartown teenager Charlie Fenske received the Virgin Galactic Pioneer Award in Google’s 2016 Science Fair.
Halted Building Project on Upper Main Street Returns to Planning Board
The Edgartown planning board is set to discuss this week a long-delayed building project at Wave Lengths salon on Upper Main street. On July 29 the town ordered all work stopped on the modular construction project.
Heartbreakers Lead the Way at Gay Head 10K
Heartbreakers running club from the Boston area dominated the Gay Head 10K road race Sunday, with club members Justin Keefe winning the men’s division and Emily Ganley finishing first in the women’s division.
Fall Festival Powered by Community Spirit
The theme of the 17th annual Living Local Harvest Festival was reduce, reuse, recycle.
In Precautionary Move, USDA Recalls Meat From Slaughterhouse Used by Island Farms
Two Vineyard farms have been included in a sweeping recall for meat processed at the Adams Farm slaughterhouse in Athol. No illnesses have been reported on the Island.
