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
March 17, 2017
Arrests Don’t Equal Sweep, But Immigrant Community on Alert
Arrests last week of two people by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were isolated events, officials say, but they triggered rumors and fear around the Island.
Island Theatre Debate Swings from Tear Down to Repair
A plan of action for the crumbling Island Theatre will come before Oak Bluffs voters at town meeting in April, with a $200,000 proposal on the table for temporary repairs to make the structure safe.
MVC Aims to Combat Nitrogen Issues With Stricter Water Quality Policies
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission is revising its 2007 water quality policy, with an eye toward stricter rules for developments that contribute nitrogen to saltwater ponds from wastewater.
Announcing Isabelly
Alexsandra and Silas Cordeiro of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Isabelly Andrade Cordeiro, born March 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Ice Cream of Spring, Dairy Queen Offers Blizzards of Tasty Variety
With flurries on Wednesday and snow predicted Sunday, Vineyarders enjoyed a different type of blizzard on Thursday, as the Dairy Queen in Edgartown reopened for the season.
Lay of the Land as Seen Through Conservation and Agriculture
On Monday at the Agricultural Hall, farmers and conservationists gathered to talk about ways they can work together to shape the Vineyard’s future with respect to the land.
Top O’ the Morning to Ya
The Opening comes and it goes, Along with its fierce undertows. There can be nothing fiercer Than a storm-force sou’easter.
Senior Living
In general people are living longer, healthier lives, including on the Vineyard where the senior population is on the rise.
March Madness
The weather this month has been enough to send anyone to the therapist’s couch.
Spring Tonics
Spring fever is closely allied to wanderlust.
Retraction
I am writing to retract several statements I made in an article that appeared in the Vineyard Gazette.
Big Bridge, Little Bridge
When I was shellfish warden in Oak Bluffs, old timers told me the water that ran out under the Big Bridge was so enormous and ran so fast, it made great big waves.
Please Adopt Us
We have a large nine-year-old long-haired cat named Mr. Fluff who resembles a Maine coon cat.
Rise Dance Company Presents Award-Winning Show
Dancers from the 2017 Rise Dance Company perform their award-winning competition choreography on Sunday, March 19.
Ice Skating Show: Broadway Showstoppers
This weekend the Martha’s Vineyard Figure Skating Club presents its 29th annual ice show entitled Broadway on Ice: Showstoppers.
Charter School Benefit Spring Fling Party
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is throwing its second annual spring fling party on Saturday, March 18.
Ice Skating Through the Lens of Ballet
On March 18 Corinne de Langavant is hosting a workshop on the relationship between ice skating and ballet dancing.
Falmouth Academy Science Fair Winners
Falmouth Academy sent 15 top projects from its 29th Science Fair to the South Shore Regional Science Fair held at Bridgewater State College on March 11. Nine of the 15 projects earned awards.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 17
That was the storm that wasn’t, or was it? High winds still caused mayhem. Boats had to run on a trip-by-trip basis.
Edgartown Town Column: March 17
As I sit here I am listening to the wind that is still sending some big gust of wind from Stella.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: March 17
East Chop’s Chris Rowan located an interesting old postcard of a house we’re not quite sure of with a sign, Bellevue, and handwritten notes saying “Sanitarium, Oak Bluffs, Mass” and “Temahigan Road.”
Ahoy Oystercatchers
Multiple observers found tree swallows on Feb. 24, and many found red-winged blackbirds as of Feb. 23.
Lion of Winter
Wow, talk about March coming in like a lion. I spent last weekend moving flats in and out of the house in fear for their lives in the extreme cold.
Fisher Cat Facts
It isn’t always easy being a doubter. At Felix Neck, we receive reports of all types of wildlife sightings from the mundane to the unusual.
In Vineyard Skies: Two Big Planets
The two largest planets in our solar system, Saturn and Jupiter, command our late evening sky.
A Man of Science and Romance Inspires the Next Generation
Howard Attebery died this past February at the age of 94 but his lab equipment and his memory will live on at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.
Inuit Throat Singer Combines Ancient and Modern for Fierce Harmony
Inuit singer Tanya Tagaq’s vocal arsenal includes hissing, crooning, goblin-like muttering and sled-dog howls.
Hello, Reed
Amera Ignacio and Todd Vanderhoop of Aquinah announce the birth of a son, Reed Sa Qunuch Vanderhoop, born March 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Ella Arrives
Heather and Mike Lane of Plymouth announce the birth of a daughter, Ella Joann Lane, born Feb. 28 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.
Sea Grant Program Targeted for Elimination Under Budget Cuts
A draft of the federal budget eliminates the National Sea Grant College Program, raising alarm among aquaculturists and others who benefit from the scientific research funding.
Aquinnah Town Column: March 17
Another week of bizarre weather to say the least, 47 degrees on Thursday and about eight inches on snow on Friday
On Chappy: March 17
Four and a half decades ago I was memorizing the Navigation Rules at Maine Maritime Academy.
Selectmen Invite Public Discussion on Yellow House Purchase
With the fate of the Yellow House due to be decided by Edgartown voters at the annual town meeting, selectmen hope to spur public dialogue.
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Second Quarter Honor Roll
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has announed its second quarter honor roll for the 2016-2017 school year.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 17
Spring will be here in a just six days and that will not be soon enough for many of us. We have been walloped by snow and the coldest temperatures of the winter.
Chilmark Town Column: March 17
Chilmark is enduring Stella as I write midweek. She was reported to be a mega-snowstorm but appears to be a windy rainy day that is destroying remnants of the snows of last week.I am sure the spring flowers that were seduced into sprouting early are enjoying the rinse off.
Real Estate Transactions: March 6 to March 12
Claire Bathelemy and Marcos Proti purchased 50 Pinehurst Road in Edgartown from Rosemary J. Sereti for $600,000 on March 6.
Chilmark Subdivisions Come Before MVC
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week moved forward on a four-lot subdivision off Middle Line Road in Chilmark.
Photography is Both Business and Pleasure for New Gallerist
51art gallery in Vineyard Haven features the photography of Teresa Kruszewski, who has shifted from working in retail to running an art gallery.
Land Bank Revenues: March 10
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $319,370.40 for the business week ending on Friday, March 10, 2017.
Island Lashed by Late Winter Northeaster
A strong winter storm lashed the Vineyard with rain and wind Tuesday, cancelling ferries and closing some roads.
Welcome, Leona
Brittney Coulombe and Chris Borselle of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Leona Louise Borselle, born March 10 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Teaching Students in Turbulent Times
I began teaching 25 years ago, inspired by the notion that all students could learn and each and every one was entitled to be welcomed.
Police, Firemen Battle on Ice to Raise Funds for Youth Hockey
A rivalry between police officers and firefighters heated up Saturday for the first annual Guns and Hoses hockey game, which raised $3,000 for Martha’s Vineyard Youth Hockey.
Eversource to Resume Herbicide Spraying on Island
For the first time in four years, Eversource Energy plans to apply herbicides under some of its power lines on the Vineyard. A public comment period ends March 27.
Hearing Begins on Museum Plan for New Vineyard Haven Campus
A public hearing opened this week before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission on an ambitious two-phase plan by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum to build a new $18.5 million campus at the site of the old marine hospital in Vineyard Haven.
