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 31, 2017
H-2B Visa Cap Could Create Shortage of Summer Workers
A cap on visas for workers from foreign countries has some Vineyard employers scrambling to fill jobs before the summer.
Bandwidth Blues, Cuttyhunk Seeks to Connect for Future’s Sake
With a dwindling year-round population, town officials and the MVC are making a concerted push to make sure Cuttyhunk remains a viable year-round community.
When a Dog Park Is Actually an Airstrip
The scene at Trade Wind Fields Preserve is like most dog parks, but the Oak Bluffs spot is actually an air field and protected land bank property.
First Stop Referral Service Expands Focus Past Elders
Voters in all six Island towns will be asked at town meeting to fund the $86,990 budget for First Stop MV, an information and referral service.
Oak Bluffs Faces Competing Plastic Bag Bylaw Proposals
Two competing bylaw proposals in Oak Bluffs this year may boil down to a difference of less than two thousandths of an inch for voters at town meeting.
Vineyard Montessori Plans Expansion
The Vineyard Montessori School is growing, with the recent purchase of land to expand the Vineyard Haven campus.
Rockland Trust Names First Vice President
Rockland Trust has named Richard Kane as the first vice president and lending center manager for Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard.
Mike McCarthy Signs Arena Football Contract
Former Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School quarterback Mike McCarthy has signed a contract with the New Hampshire Brigade.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Skills Course
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer an eight-session boating skills and seamanship course beginning Tuesday, April 11.
Cape Pogue Remains Closed to Fishing Gear
Part of northeast Cape Pogue Bay will remain closed to fishing gear as the Army Corps of Engineers works to remove munitions from the water.
Land Bank Revenues: March 24
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $88,600.40 for the business week ending on Friday, March 24, 2017.
Welcome, Esme
Kristy Fletcher and Jamie Labbe of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Esme Zoe Marie Labbe, born March 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello, Dylan
Guinevere and Adam Rebello of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Dylan Shae Rebello, born March 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing Winter
Aislinn Weintraub and David Smilie of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Winter Odessa Weintraub, born March 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Please Adopt Us
Saturday is April Fool’s Day and we have no idea if the shelter residents are planning any tricks for us.
Cat Man
If you ever saw Patrick Gunkel on the Island, you would probably remember him. He was the one riding a bicycle with a cat on his shoulder.
Welcome, Alicia
Andressa and Dyego Pereira of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Alicia Rodrigues Pereira, born March 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Real Estate Transactions: March 20 to March 26
Bayberry Lane Realty Trust purchased 24 Bayberry Lane, Unit V-E in Vineyard Haven from Raymond and Patricia Adler for $1,095,000 on March 24.
Vineyard Skies: Where is Venus?
Saturday morning, if you are up early enough, you’ll find the bright planet Venus low in the southeastern sky.
Seeing the World
Joseph Pinto has seen more of the world and the things within it than the average man does in a lifetime.
Safety First
As a commercial fisherman and Island resident, I call attention to an opportunity of importance to all of us who work on the water.
Arts Education
If you know me, it is probably through your kid or through your aging parent.
Bring Your Own Bag
The more I learn about plastic exposure in our lives the more I am convinced we should avoid it as much as possible.
Daffodil Time
The Cancer Support Group would like to thank everyone who helped to make our “Daffodil Time”a great success.
Beer and Wine
On April 24, voters in Chilmark will vote on Article 11 to allow the sale of beer and wine at restaurants.
Cocroft Exhibit Is Vineyard Treasure
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Thomas Cocroft will be on display at the West Tisbury library from April 1 through April 28.
Shakespeare for the Masses Presents Romeo and Juliet
For its final show of the season, Shakespeare for the Masses is presenting fan favorite Romeo and Juliet, but with a twist.
WYOB-FM Benefit
WYOB-FM and the MV Film Society have teamed up to host a benefit screening of Marley.
Forgiveness Workshop
A forgiveness workshop will be conducted on April 1 at 1 p.m. at the Federated Church Parish House.
Beauty and the Beech
While this has been a winter of discontent for many of us, the leaves of the beech tree have calmly endured.
Here Come the Osprey and Plovers
Here they come! We have numerous documented osprey sightings.
Pansies and Patisserie
Here it is, the end of March and I made my first trip to the nursery for some just-arrived pansies.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 31
Our famous book store is on the move again. The Bunch of Grapes will be relocating on Main Street to the building that formerly housed Juliska. Back in the day it was Bramhall and Dunn.
Edgartown Town Column: March 31
It has been dreary and cold but they are predicting sun and heat next week. It is a good thing Easter is later so we can enjoy all the flowers that go along with the season.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: March 31
Fortunately Robert Morris Copeland and his partner of the time, H.W.Cleveland, lost the competition to design New York’s Central Park and wound up designing what became Oak Bluffs’ Cottage City Historic District instead.
Aquinnah Town Column: March 31
Thank you to my son Paul Manning, my daughter in law Theresa, and grandson Noah, assisted by my sister Jyl and granddaughter Kayla, for planning and organizing a surprise birthday party that certainly made the new decade seem a lot easier to accept.
Chilmark Town Column: March 31
Fear not, let me assure Jane’s faithful readers that our steadfast columnist is but taking a brief leave of absence from her computer desk. She will return to you in a few short weeks with newsy goodness galore.
On Chappy: March 31
It’s the time of year when the great ponds along the south shore of the Vineyard get opened to the sea. The ponds are now brim-full from all of the rain and snow melt during the winter months.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 31
The record book on March closes Friday and it has been one of the colder months on record. The weekend was about 10 degrees colder than the previous week and the month was like a lion with cold, snow, wet and very windy weather.
Ruling Favors Steamship Authority in Woods Hole Terminal Project
A ruling this week stated that the state Department of Environmental Protection was correct when it issued a license for a new Steamship Authority terminal and ferry slips in Woods Hole.
Complaint Hearing Puts Moped Issue Center Stage in Oak Bluffs
Oak Bluffs selectmen took a formal complaint about moped rental companies under advisement Tuesday.
Police Arrest Oak Bluffs Man on Fentanyl Charges
John Hathaway Jr., 48, was arrested Tuesday and will be charged with trafficking in fentanyl, according to police.
Aretha Franklin to Headline Summer Concert Series
Aretha Franklin will headline the second annual Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series as part of her farewell tour.
Two New Companies Vie for Remaining Wind Farm Leases
Interest in offshore wind energy in the Northeast continues, with two companies vying for the remaining leases in the Massachusetts wind energy area south of the Vineyard.
Julia Arrives
Lauren Thomas and Tan Florio of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Julia Helen Florio, born March 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Boston Police Arrest Two Vineyard Men in Drug Bust
Boston police arrested two men from Martha’s Vineyard Monday on drug trafficking charges, part of an ongoing drug investigation.
East Chop Drive Restoration Plan Takes Step Forward
A plan of action for the eroding East Chop Bluff is taking shape in Oak Bluffs, where the town recently received state funding to get started on a substantial restoration.
Bunch of Grapes Bookstore Will Move to New Main Street Location
After nearly five years in its current location at 35 Main street in Vineyard Haven, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore is relocating down the block into the two-story building formerly occupied by Juliska.
Sisterly Secrets Keep the Action Humming in Debut Novel
Emily Cavanagh’s debut novel, The Bloom Girls, is a soulful tale of sisters struggling to face unique personal challenges after their father’s untimely death.
Edgartown Introduces Non-Resident Senior Shellfish Licenses
Edgartown selectmen voted Monday to begin offering non-resident senior shellfish licenses at the price of $125.
In the Diner’s Seat, To Go With Joe Offers Food Reviews with Humor
Grading on an academic A to F scale, Joe Farina posts video food reviews on his Facebook page under the heading To Go with Joe.
Big Chili Contest Heats Up Oak Bluffs
The Harbor View Hotel took home the best professional chili award at mvyradio’s 31st annual Big Chili Contest held at the Portuguese American Club this weekend.
Finding Peace and History Behind Those Seven Gates
The recent purchase of a house at Seven Gates by former Secretary of State John F. Kerry prompted me to regret being retired from title examining.
Fishermen’s Trust Proposal Aims to Clear the Clutter in Menemsha
The fishing cages, nets and other gear that lie scattered around Menemsha may soon have a place of their own behind the Chilmark landfill.
For Hal and Erin Ryerson, the Sweet Life Beckons
In January, Hal and Erin Ryerson, familiar faces on the Vineyard restaurant scene, purchased The Sweet Life Cafe. They plan to re-open the restaurant later this spring.
