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
June 2, 2017
Boys Baseball Tops Post-Season Play With First-Round Win
As high school athletes begin post season play, the boys baseball team topped the roster this week with a first-round win over Hanover, marking the first post-season win for the boys in 14 years.
Generator Fire Put Out Quickly on Ferry Governor
A small fire in the engine room of the freight ferry Governor was quickly extinguished Friday morning, boat line general manager Wayne Lamson said.
In Vineyard Skies: Gibbous Moon and Jupiter
Friday night the gibbous moon appears right above the bright planet Jupiter. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Virgo, a short distance away from the constellation’s brightest star star Spica. The moon and Jupiter will remain an impressive sight well into the evening. The evening begins with the two high in the southeastern sky…
Charter School’s Biggest Graduating Class Takes Center Stage
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School class of 2017 will set a record at graduation, this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the campus in West Tisbury. This year’s class is the largest yet, with 14 students.
Taking Exception
Drivers navigating Island roads will once again be dealing with the hazards of rented mopeds this summer.
Pushing Up Daisies
A changing of the guard is now taking place in fields and meadows as pink and white clover tall grasses yield to oxeye daisies.
Debate Heats Up Over State Bill to Tax Rental Properties
Against a backdrop of rocketing demand for vacation rentals on the Cape and Islands, state lawmakers are anticipating the passage of a sweeping tax on short-term rentals.
Mounting Problems at Pilgrim Spell Concern
Will the NRC ever close Pilgrim? The apparent answer to that overarching question, despite the endless stream of disturbing news, is no.
Tilt-a-Whirl
Three dollars, three minutes, The barker tempts. Tilt-a-Whirl Spins us against its cylinder wall
Tisbury Officer Back on the Job, Despite Harsh Report
A Tisbury police officer who has served on the town force for more than 25 years returned to duty just as the town released a critical report.
Land Bank Revenues: May 26
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $318,850 for the business week ending on Friday, May 26, 2017.
Bad Times in Aquinnah
Intrigued by the reference to “Gay Head Politico” in your editorial of May 19, I managed to read the latest copy.
Please Adopt Us
Holly needs a home! Holly is a four-year-old black and gray tabby cat.
Art Show Success
The Friends of Family Planning thanks all of those who supported our annual art show and fundraiser this past weekend.
Real Estate Transactions: May 22 to May 28
Victor and Margaret Baga, trustees of Baga Family Realty Trust, purchased 442 Bigelow Road and Yacht Club Road in Vineyard Haven from ANH Vineyard Realty Trust for $1,950,000 on May 22.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: June 2
About a week ago Mitch Landrieu, the mayor of New Orleans, made some heartfelt and interesting remarks about the removal of the city’s insulting Confederate monuments.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: June 2
Our town picnic, rained out two years in a row. At least the Tisbury school kids were able to have their memorial March to the Sea on Friday.
Edgartown Town Column: June 2
I was beginning to think an ark might be needed. It has been such a dark, dismal few weeks that people were so happy to see when blue sky showed up on Wednesday.
West Tisbury Town Column: June 2
The weekend was warm. Lawn mowers could be heard buzzing most everywhere in town and the weather perfect for outside chores.
Chilmark Town Column: June 2
Chilmark will be happy to see the sun. We have grown tired of saying we need the rain…of course we do but so much for too much of a good thing.
Full Steam Ahead
The Naushon reached Oak Bluffs at about 11:30 and a fair sprinkling of Island people was there to watch her approach.
Celebration of Pets
Four-legged friends are invited to the seventh annual celebration of pets on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harbor View Hotel.
Now the Shorebirds Arrive
Migrating shorebirds have been scarce so far this month; we have observed relatively few.
Invasive Species or Sweet Treat: Considering Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle, of the genus Lonicera, is loved and hated with equal fervor.
Garden Discoveries
My vegetable garden has completely gotten away from me. Last fall I planted winter rye in several beds.
Selectmen Nix Italian Shoe Sales, Approve New Storefront
The Edgartown selectmen unanimously rejected a proposal by shoe company M. Gemi to sell shoes with complementary gelato out of a truck this summer.
Relay for Life Raises Funds for Cancer
The 14th annual Relay for Life will take place Saturday, June 3 at Dennis Alley Park in Oak Bluffs.
Lainey Fink Scott Shapes Passion for Pottery Into Side Career
Graphic designer by day, every evening Lainey Fink Scott heads to her basement workshop to pursue a passion in ceramics. Her simple, functional plates, bowls and mugs are now sold in a handful of locations on the Island.
Memorial Day Picnic (Rain Date)
Tisbury’s annual Memorial Day picnic has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 4 from noon to 3 p.m.
Guest Preacher
On Sunday June 4, the Rev. Dr. Jim Antal will be the guest preacher at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury.
Cross-Island Hike Saturday
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank’s annual cross-Island hike turns 25 this year. What better way to celebrate than a 25-mile trek across the Island?
Three Cheers, Bon Voyage for Lee Fierro
Lee Fierro’s many Island friends and admirers will get a chance to say bon voyage at a farewell Tea for Lee on Sunday, June 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Playhouse.
Town, Camp Ground Iron Out Dispute Over Trucks
Deliveries to Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs by way of the Camp Ground will continue for now, as the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association works with business owners on a plan to ease congestion in the area.
History Teaching Fellowships
Nedine Cunningham and Patricia Nelson, both teachers at the Edgartown School, have been named Woodrow Wilson HistoryQuest fellows.
Post-Season Play Begins at Home for Boys Baseball
The seventh-seeded Vineyard boys team goes up against 10th-seed Hanover Thursday at home. Game time is 3:15 p.m. at the high school diamond.
For High School Senior Mary Morano, Sailing is More Than Sport
Mary Morano has skippered her high school sailing team to smooth waters, always casting a sailor’s eye on life. She has been sailing since age seven, and two years ago made a comeback following a serious accident on the water.
On Chappy: June 2
A mere four and a half weeks remain before the Fourth of July is upon us. Time seems to speed up very noticeably during these remaining days.
Tisbury Grants First All-Alcohol Licenses to Two Restaurants
Two Vineyard Haven restaurants this week were cleared to serve all types of alcohol, not just beer and wine.
Aquinnah Town Column: June 2
We could use a little warmer weather this time of year as it has been in the 40s and 50s. Rain has prevailed for most of the past week. Nice to see the rhododendron in full bloom.
Judy Blue Eyes: Ms. Collins Brings Her Pellucid Voice to Vineyard
Judy Collins, international icon of contemporary folk music, will perform at the Whaling Church in Edgartown on June 8. In a phone interview, Ms. Collins looked back on her musical career.
Sinfonietta Hosts Free Concert
Vineyard Sinfonietta will present a free concert titled From Bach to Beatles on Sunday, June 11 from 3 to 4 p.m at Howes House in West Tisbury.
Committee on Hunger Bread Sale
The Vineyard Committee on Hunger is hosting its annual bread and baked goods sale on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rabbi to be Honored
Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center Rabbi Caryn Broitman will be awarded a doctorate of divinity from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College.
Selectmen Renew Licenses for Three Oak Bluffs Moped Dealers
Mopeds will be available to rent again in Oak Bluffs this summer, perhaps as soon as this weekend, following a court order late last week clearing the way for three dealerships to receive licenses.
Owners Set Timeline for Repairs to Island Theatre
The owners of the Island Theatre in Oak Bluffs, a public safety hazard at one of the Vineyard’s busiest intersections, have pledged to launch work to shore up the building as early as this week.
Mobile Produce Truck Hits the Road in July
Starting in mid-July, a converted florist’s truck packed with fresh produce from local farms is due to begin visiting Island neighborhoods three days a week. The truck is a project of the Island Grown Initiative.
Garrison Keillor Proves Charming Companion at Vineyard Performance
The nationally popular former host of the public radio program Prairie Home Companion captivated a nearly sold-out audience Sunday.
Facing Growing Need, Golf Tournament Tees Up to Help Island Children
Golfers from on and off the Island will hit the links this weekend for the 23rd annual Children’s Benefit Golf Tournament, hosted by the Farm Neck Golf Club.
Chilmark Restricts Tobacco Sales to 21 and Over
Chilmark is the first Island town to raise the minimum purchase age for tobacco products to 21. A policy was passed by the board of health on May 17.
Solemn Honors for Those Who Have Fallen
Military veterans and about 100 people gathered at the Tisbury School gymnasium to observe Memorial Day on Martha’s Vineyard. The ceremony was forced indoors by inclement weather.
Fair Winds, Safe Passage, Menemsha Fleet Is Blessed
An annual tradition in Menemsha, the blessing of the fleet has its roots in the Catholic tradition, first begun in coastal communities in southern Europe.
Sharing the Burden: Rucksack March Raises Funds for Veterans
A dedicated group participated in the third annual March for Heroes, a Memorial Day weekend trek to raise awareness and funds for veterans’ causes.
Museum Breaks Ground on $24 Million Expansion
Amid a celebratory crowd, golden shovel in hand, Lucy Hackney broke ground on the site at the former marine hospital on Saturday in a tribute to her husband, the late Sheldon Hackney.
Children’s March to the Sea Marks Annual Tradition
Schoolchildren in Tisbury, Chilmark and Edgartown participated in the annual holiday tradition Friday of commemorating those who have been lost at sea.
Moped Dealers Prevail in Court, Cleared to Open
A superior court judge cleared the way Friday for three Oak Bluffs moped dealerships to open for business, ordering the town to grant waivers to a test track requirement that has been a sticking point.
Barnes Estate Finds: Antiques and Classic Cars to Drive Them Home
For some 60 years, Clarence A. (Trip) Barnes 3rd has been collecting things. He filled trailers, and trucks, and buildings with items from purchasing estates and giveaways and house clean-outs.
