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
January 6, 2017
Immigration Forum
The Edgartown Public Library will host a community forum on immigration.
Full Moon Owl Prowl
On Thursday, Jan. 12, Felix Neck is hosting a full moon owl prowl from 6 to 7 p.m.
Welcome Acacia, First Baby of New Year
Acacia Vitoria Lima was born Wednesday, Jan. 4, welcomed by parents Viviane and Adriano Lima of Vineyard Haven and older sister Clarice.
Report Stresses Coastal Vulnerability in Oak Bluffs
Rising seas will pose a significant threat to several parts of Oak Bluffs, according to a detailed report prepared for the town.
Agreement Clears Path to Detox for Islanders
A trial program has begun that offers Vineyard residents immediate access to detox services on the mainland, leaders at Community Services and the Island hospital announced this week.
Vineyard Churches Help Weave Safety Net of Food and Shelter
Each night of the week during the winter, Island churches take turns opening their doors to offer free meals and beds.
Act Locally
The new year is here, and with it the countdown to the presidential inauguration and a new and uncertain direction for the country.
In Vineyard Skies: Venus and Mars, Full Ice Moon
The Earth’s two closest planets, Mars and Venus, appear low in the southwestern sky after sunset.
Squibnocket Restoration Remains Stalled, State Funding Lost
Almost two years after Chilmark voters backed a plan to restore the eroding Squibnocket Beach, the project remains mired in litigation.
Swordfish Harpooner Ready to Return, Stronger Than Ever
After a year away, the Swordfish Harpooner will soon be presiding over Menemsha Harbor once again.
Swim Teams Face Tough Competition
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School girls and boys swim teams faced off against Old Rochester Tuesday in New Bedford.
Today’s Horrors Are Tomorrow’s Legacy; Time to Look Inward
The nation and the world seemed to be caught up in continual strife, conflict and despair that never let up.
A Walk in the (Dog) Park
We believe that any dog that is not a friendly dog should be on a leash.
Gazette Chronicle: Shadow Land
The whole thing is that when a new year begins, we all seem to have another chance.
Taylor McNeely Named to Dean’s List
Taylor McNeely of Vineyard Haven was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Bucknell University.
Misguided Notion
I write to respond to increasing concern about the spread of Lyme disease and a purported connection to the deer population.
Island Attorney Honored
R.J. Connelly was named one of 10 best estate planning attorneys by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.
Barberry-ians at the Gate
To understand the power of invasive plants, it is important to know what makes them tick.
Rotary Phones, Last of the Beets
Here we are into another year. I did not bother to make any resolutions this year. I never keep them anyway.
Sail MV Winter Lecture Series
Sail Martha’s Vineyard opens its winter lecture series with a discussion of black whaling captains by Skip Finley.
Counting Birds in Bad Weather
The 57th annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
Teen Substance Abuse Seminar
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services will host a talk at the regional high school entitled Conversations that Matter – A Dialogue on Teen Substance Abuse.
Martin Luther King Day Service
The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center will hold a service of remembrance on Friday, Jan. 13 for Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
Please Adopt Us
Male cats Lefty and Chaps are still roaming around the shelter.
Dukes County Sheriff Is Sworn In, Opening New Chapter
Robert Ogden began a six-year term as Dukes County sheriff Wednesday after he was sworn in a courthouse ceremony.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 6
Well it did turn colder right after Christmas. It rained hard last Friday and the wind blew. Many people are busy working at their New Year’s resolutions.
Selectmen Hike Parking Fees
The cost of resident parking permits in Tisbury is going up.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 6
Well there was no snow for Christmas but we had a warm week. Now we just sit and wait to see what happens for the rest of the winter.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Jan. 6
Following our secession of January 1907, 110 years ago, we changed our name from Cottage City to Oak Bluffs. The new town government took special care to provide for the year-round community’s needs including the library.
Chilmark Town Column: Dec. 30
Chilmark greeted yet another year with dignity and grace. There were some tasteful fireworks shot off sufficiently before midnight for the early birds among us to enjoy. Chilmark has evidence of the changing years in that she sports many more shingles and paved roads each year, but after some 300 years she still seems rural…
On Chappy: Jan. 6
Several of our Chappaquiddick-raised first year college and university students were home for the holidays.
Edgartown Stop & Shop Expansion Heads to MVC for Review
The Edgartown planning board voted to refer a large renovation and expansion of the Edgartown Stop & Shop to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
Aquinnah Town Column: Jan. 6
Happy New Year. The weather has been rather overcast and gray over the past week. The sun is just beginning to show.
Land Bank Revenues: Dec. 30
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $123,154.22 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 26 to Jan. 1
Jeremy and Jeanette Driesen purchased 70 Simpson avenue in Oak Bluffs from Patrick Dougherty and Paul Crockett, trustees, for $593,000 on Dec. 29.
Caroline Woodard Named to Honor’s List
Caroline Woodard of West Tisbury, a member of the class of 2019, was named to the fall 2016 honors list at Pomfret School.
Tayla Kuehne Named to Dean’s List
Tayla Kuehne of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Lasell College.
Oak Bluffs School Honor Roll
The Oak Bluffs school has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year.
Cheryl Stark, Island Jewelrymaker and Businesswoman
Cheryl B. Stark, the iconic Vineyard artisan and co-founder of CB Stark jewelry store on Main street Vineyard Haven, died Jan. 2.
Baby Avery Rings in New Year
Lauren and Jim Steiner of Oak Bluffs welcomed Avery Brenda Steiner 38 seconds after midnight on Sunday. Avery is the first baby of the New Year on the Cape.
From Streets of Havana to Chilmark Moors, Island Ties That Bond
“Have you ever lived on an island?” I poured the rum, dealt the cards and pondered the question.
Vineyard Christmas Bird Count Soars, Even in High Winds
A hardy band of birders braved chilly temperatures and gusty winds for the Vineyard’s 57th annual Christmas Bird Count.
Minor Damage After Sankaty Collides with Island Home
The freight ferry Sankaty collided with the Island Home Friday evening while backing into the slip in Woods Hole. No one was injured in the mishap.
Kallen Arrives
Pamela Williams and Kevin Allen of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Kallen William Allen, born Nov. 30 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
