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
May 19, 2017
Airport Manager Joins Board of Directors
Ann Crook was recently named to the board of directors of the American Association of Airport Executives.
Tisbury Detective Faces Disciplinary Hearing
A Tisbury police detective is on leave and will face a disciplinary hearing next week, town officials confirmed.
Please Adopt Us
Available for adoption is year-old mamma cat Seven.
Cover Comes Off; Light Shines on Hancock-Mitchell House
On a brilliant afternoon this week, workers took apart a massive white tent that arched above the historic Mayhew-Hancock-Mitchell House in Chilmark.
Neighborly Nonprofit Wins Court Battle in Tale of Betrayal
A legal dispute between an Island couple and a one-time resident who held herself out as a public relations expert that spanned courtrooms from Edgartown to Texas came to an end last week.
Under Court Order, Halls Agree to Repair Island Theatre
Under court order and on the verge of the busy summer season, the owners of the Island Theatre on Circuit avenue have agreed to take action to repair the run-down building.
Reclaiming Civility
The Island has always prided itself on being a place apart from the mainland.
Still Shucking From Yonder Shores
Jimmy always reminded me of Peter O’Toole charging through the desert on a camel Long lion mane flowing.
Air Mail
The bird has made its home in my mailbox and she wants a lock for the door.
School Choice
Tisbury school building committee members urged the public to participate in their survey to give them guidance concerning the Tisbury School.
Showtime
A few days back I drove into Oak Bluffs for a morning cup of joe from Mocha Mott’s.
Land Bank Revenues: May 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $391,761.96 for the business week ending on Friday, May 12, 2017.
Mixing it Up With the David Wax Museum
As peripatetic musicians, David Wax and his wife Suz Slezak, who form the core duo of the David Wax Museum, know a thing or two about being good guests.
Saving the Environment, One Film at a Time
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s Environmental Film Festival opens on Thursday, May 25 with the Bullish Farmer.
Yard Opens with H.T. Chen and Dancers
H.T. Chen and Dancers are performing at The Yard in Chilmark on Friday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Spring Fling Horse Show
The Spring Fling Horse Show is Saturday, May 20 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Agricultural Hall fairgrounds.
When Roses Go on Adventures, Young Readers Grow in Spirit
Two old Vineyard friends have collaborated on a children’s book entitled The Roses on the Wallpaper.
Vineyard Marathon and Half-Marathon
For those feeling energized by the sun this week, there is ample opportunity on Sunday to put this to good use. On May 21 the Martha’s Vineyard marathon and half marathon runs begin at 8 a.m. at the regional high school.
Williams College Scholar Athlete
Williams College junior second baseman Jack Roberts of Vineyard Haven has been named to the district one first all-academic team.
Super Nova
The big news this week in astronomy circles is the discovery of a super nova in the constellation Cygnus.
Art of Conservation Winners
This year’s theme for the Art of Conservation contest sponsored by the Vineyard Conservation Society was Discovery.
Howes House Writers Are Back
The Howes House writing group will resume meeting weekly every Tuesday, beginning May 23.
Real Estate Transactions: May 8 to May 14
Persephones Island LLC purchased 13 Cemetery Road in Chilmark from David Rabban, trustee of Rabban Family Nominee Trust, for $1,657,000 on May 12.
Making History Come Alive, Literally
History is about the past, but that’s no reason it can’t live in the present moment too.
West Tisbury Town Column: May 19
The weekend weather was not much different than the weather for the whole week, it rained off and on. The boat schedule changed on Tuesday, the port of Oak Bluffs is now open and you can already feel the increased traffic on the roads in town.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 19
“These are the times that try men’s souls” was never more true in this nation than now.
Edgartown Town Column: May 19
The sun was actually shining and we were all blinded. It was great. Now we can only hope it stays that way and maybe it could rain late at night and keep us all happy.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: May 19
It’s charming working at a place like the Vineyard Gazette where someone on staff, apparently researching a story, left a page behind from the Sunday, May 20, 1883 Boston Sunday Herald.
Chilmark Town Column: May 19
Chilmark warmed up a bit today as the temperatures climbed into the comfortable numbers we look forward to in May.
Aquinnah Town Column: May 19
Lawns are looking nice and some of the trees are still budding. Beach plum bushes are in full bloom.
Goslings to Calves, the Spring Baby Boom
Animal babies run the gamut from cute to creepy.
Pre-Summer Garden Panic
I’m the opposite of most people. I do not mind cool, wet days spent in a garden.
Glossy Ibis and Other Arrivals
A glossy ibis was spotted by Richard Price on May 12, as it foraged in the salt marsh along Sengekontacket Pond.
Gunner Arrives
Bonnie Kingsbury and Seth Harlow of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Gunner Robert Harlow, born May 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
New Bedford Men Begin Serving Time for Drug Trafficking
Two New Bedford men have begun serving prison terms for charges related to drug trafficking on the Vineyard.
West Tisbury Man Sentenced to Jail for Lewdness
A West Tisbury man was found guilty Monday by a district court jury on a charge of open and gross lewdness.
Eversource Spraying Sparks Renewed Opposition on Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission, state representatives, town officials and others are all calling on the utility giant to find alternatives to herbicide spraying under power lines this year.
Brick Sidewalk Project Halted Until Fall
A project to install new brick sidewalks around Edgartown has put a spotlight on the role of one selectman who provided workers for the job. Selectman Michael Donaroma said he did not participate in the bid.
Stormy Past Equals Fertile Ground for Vineyard Shipwrecks Exhibit
There is a good reason the Martha’s Vineyard Museum has far more shipwreck artifacts than it can display in its new exhibit Shipwrecks! Stories from Beneath the Sea. It’s because we have a lot of shipwrecks around here.
Minnesingers Spring Shows Are Rays of Sunlight
With a generous double program that traveled easily from sacred music and opera to jazz and Lady Gaga, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers displayed their versatility with two spring concerts over the weekend.
Welcome, Emi
Jennifer LoRusso and Joel Glickman of Chilmark announce the birth of a daughter, Emi Abigail Glickman, born April 27 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.
New Partner Joins Vineyard Wind Farm Project
One of the largest land-based wind energy developers in the country has acquired a major stake in a wind farm being developed south of the Vineyard.
Quiet Menemsha Gears Up for Season of Crowds, Traffic
On their semi-annual walkabout last week, Chilmark selectmen were joined by other town officials for a close review of docks, pilings, buildings and signs in Menemsha.
Oak Bluffs Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
Joshua L. Rogers is being held on $50,000 bail after being charged with possessing child pornography.
How Ellie the Elephant Got Her Groove Back
For five years, Ellie the Elephant has delighted children and adults at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival’s Cinema Circus. Time took its toll, however, leaving Ellie in need of rehabilitation.
Selectmen Renew Oyster Farm Permit, Appoint Building Inspectors
Oak Bluffs selectmen this week appointed new building commissioners and an acting town accountant and gave the green light to a range of businesses.
