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 3, 2017
Turf Debate Heats Up Again; MVC Prepares to Review Plan
A widely debated proposal to install synthetic playing fields at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School continues to draw debate as it heads for review later this month.
Edgartown CPC Backs Yellow House Purchase
Edgartown took another step toward possible ownership of the Yellow House, with the community preservation committee voting to recommend spending $1.5 million to buy the building.
Gazette Launches Survey About Mopeds on Martha’s Vineyard
The Vineyard Gazette’s Community Surveys project is launching an online survey about public attitudes toward mopeds and moped rentals.
Hello, Jordan
Gislaine and Jeffrey Donaroma of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Donaroma, born Feb. 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Two-School Solution
Picture two elementary schools with distinct philosophies and culture in a single district, each offering excellent education in a fiscally responsible way.
Land Bank Revenues: Jan. 27
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $316,930 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.
Swordfish Harpooner Sculpture Returns to Menemsha
The swordfish harpooner is back in his familiar stance in the dunes behind Menemsha Beach. The iconic work of art was reinstalled Thursday morning.
Dr. Howard Attebery, One Half of a Magical Love Affair, Dies at 94
Dr. Howard Attebery, whose courtship and love affair with Cynthia Riggs captured imaginations and made news around the world, died on Feb. 1 at the home he shared with Ms. Riggs in West Tisbury.
Gazette Chronicle: Harpooned
Cap’n Stuart Bangs exhibited a whale-iron or harpoon, this week.
Quality Education for All
The following letter was sent to the West Tisbury selectmen.
Responsible Governance
West Tisbury selectmen received the final report of the committee to develop a new allocation formula for the Up-Island school district.
Swamp Rising
As of yesterday, our government has betrayed Muslim soldiers and interpreters.
Stand Up for the Environment
I live on an Island that will be significantly impacted by sea level rise and extreme weather as a result of climate change.
Blight of Nips
I second Paul Doherty’s motion re: nips.
In Vineyard Skies: First Quarter Moon
Friday night’s first quarter moon appears high in the west, and is entering the zodiacal constellation Taurus, the mythological bull.
Emergency Shelter Funding
The emergency food and shelter program of FEMA has made $2,700 available for nonprofit agencies providing food and shelter to residents of Dukes County.
Please Adopt Us
Life at the shelter goes on, one animal gets a new home, and another comes to fill the spot.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
On Dec. 27, the father and son team of Brocks Callen (they share the same name) headed out to sea.
Shakespeare for the Masses Presents King John
Back by populist demand (and popular vote) King John returns to the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Library Speed Dating
On Feb. 8 double your pleasure with a good book and a possible romantic interlude as the Oak Bluffs Library brings back Literary Speed Dating.
West Tisbury Police Department Receives Certification
The West Tisbury police department has received state certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.
Real Estate Transactions: Jan. 23 to Jan. 29
Landlu LLC purchased 15 Upper Douglas Lane in Oak Bluffs from Annette Anthony and Walter S. Wlodyka for $530,000 on Jan. 24.
High School Science Fair
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will host its 18th annual science and engineering fair on Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 at the high school cafeteria and library.
New Superintendent Appointed for State Forest
Chris Bruno, formerly an assistant superintendent with The Trustees of Reservations, took the helm as superintendent of the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest last month.
Movement to Alleviate Hunger Gains Momentum
The campaign against hunger on Martha’s Vineyard has mobilized chefs, business owners, social service agencies and community activists.
Winter Birds Blown Off-Course
Birds can be blown off course by strong winds of 25 to 30 miles per hour and with stronger gusts of 40 mph.
Edgartown Town Column: Feb. 3
It is snowing again. It is winter, but the weather has been warm enough to keep us happy. But the snow keeps us grounded that it is still winter.
Green Burial
It is a peculiar pickle into which we have put ourselves with the practice of embalming.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Feb. 3
For many years James L. Hicks, who we knew as another of the uncles of our small village, owned a home here in Oak Bluffs and like most joined his family on weekends.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Feb. 3
A snowy day but not a snow day. Six more weeks of winter. Climate change on the horizon. Be careful not to slip and fall. Snow was so much more attractive before I learned to drive.
Frost Free in January
It’s rather pleasant although troubling that we had nearly a week frost-free in the end of January.
West Tisbury Town Column: Feb. 3
It’s been a mild winter with above-average temperatures. We had two snow events of about 20 inches, a few bitterly cold days and that has been it so far.
Tjark Aldeborgh Named to Dean’s List
Tjark Aldeborgh of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at The Citadel.
On Chappy: Feb. 3
Relative to geologic time, changes occur at Wasque in the blink of an eye.
Samuel Entner Named to Dean’s List
Samuel Allen Entner of Vineyard Haven has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Dean’s List at UMass Dartmouth
John Mcelhinney, Zackary Bernard, Destiny De La Rosa, and Christopher Maciel have been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 3
Chilmark is proud of our folk artist Jim Morgan, and happy that the Martha’s Vineyard Museum has opened a show of many of his beautiful weathervanes.
Dean’s List at Quinnipiac University
Zoe Listro and Ashlyn Tattersall of Vineyard Haven have been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Quinnipiac University.
Aquinnah Town Column: Feb. 3
Although spring is just around the corner, we have had another reminder that winter is still here with the dusting of snow on Tuesday afternoon. No significant depth to it but an inconvenience to drivers.
Kevin Montambault Named to Dean’s List
Kevin Montambault of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2016 chancellor’s list at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Sheila McHugh Named to Dean’s List
Sheila McHugh of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Roger Williams University.
Aurora S. Austin Named to Dean’s List
Aurora S. Austin of West Tisbury and East Burke, Vt., was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Keuka College.
Amy Fligor Named to Dean’s List
Amy Fligor of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Delaware.
Lilou Arrives
Katy and Sam Decker of Chilmark announce the birth of a daughter, Lilou Le Fauve Decker, born Jan. 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Gazette Complies With New Law on Legal Notices
Legal notices published in the Vineyard Gazette now appear on a statewide legal notice website as well as on vineyardgazette.com.
MVYouth Awards $1.35 Million to Ice Arena, Felix Neck
The Martha’s Vineyard Arena and Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary will complete major capital campaigns this year thanks to $1.35 million in expansion grants announced Tuesday by MVYouth.
Alternate Path for Petty Offenders: Restorative Justice
In Hawaii they call it Ho’oponopono. And the Wampanoag people have a similar traditional process — a way of finding a balance or resolution between the victim of a crime and the perpetrator.
Edgartown Employees Lambaste New Personnel Plan
Edgartown town employees turned out for a meeting of the personnel board Monday to express their strong objections to a new classification and compensation study.
Welcome, Hadassah
Vander N. Souza and Tatiane M. De Souza of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Hadassah M. De Souza, born Jan. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing Emily
Mia Cukic and Sasa Markovic of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Helena Markovic, born Jan. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Poetry, Kilts and Haggis Inspire Burns Nicht Supper
Songs were sung, kilts were worn and haggis was consumed, when the Martha’s Vineyard Scottish Society gathered to celebrate its heritage at the annual Burns Nicht Supper.
Windblown: Weathervanes Endure as Folk Art Tradition
Jimmy Morgan’s hand-carved fishing scenes were originally made as weathervanes. They appear in an exhibit at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum that opens this week.
Newes Pub Hit With Second Fire in Three Days
The Newes from America was closed after a Saturday night fire drew an all-out response from firefighters. It was the second in three days, but Edgartown fire chief Peter Shemeth said the fires are unrelated.
Young Vineyard Artists Honored with Scholastic Arts Awards
The Vineyard’s young artists were lauded again this year at the Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing competition, with 26 Island students earning awards in the annual contest.
Dean’s List at University of Vermont
Elie Jordi of West Tisbury and Katherine Reid of Vineyard Haven were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of Vermont.
Honors for Caitlin Sylva
Caitlin Sylva of West Tisbury has been named to the fall 2016 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University.
Gage Rancich Named to Dean’s Honor Roll
Gage Rancich of Vineyard Haven has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s honor roll at Oklahoma City University.
Christine Conley Named to Dean’s List
Christine Conley of Vineyard Haven has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Curry College.
Yannick Gonsalves Named to Dean’s List
Yannick Gonsalves of Oak Bluffs, a member of the class of 2019, has been named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Colby-Sawyer College.
Hello, Paige
Sarah and Kevin Banks of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Paige Elizabeth Banks, born Jan. 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
