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
July 14, 2017
Stray Voltage Problem Solved, Town Officials Believe
Chilmark officials believe the source of stray voltage in the water at Menemsha has been located and addressed.
Jack O’Malley Graduates
Jack O’Malley graduated from Grinnell College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
Airport Mobil Will Shut Down, Ending 20-Year Chapter
After three months of legal battles, the owner of Airport Mobil said he will close the station and car wash at the end of the day Monday, July 17.
Coast Guard Aids Vessel in Distress Off Squibnocket
The Coast Guard came to the aid of a 30-foot recreational vessel that was taking on water Thursday afternoon off Squibnocket.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Differs on PR Approach
The hospital board of trustees is slated to meet with a citizen group this weekend. Community relations are expected to be up for discussion.
Vineyard House Celebrates Two Decades
Vineyard House, the Island’s only sober living community, celebrates its 20th anniversary at this year’s Water Tasting by the Sea fundraiser.
Straight Talk from Bernie Carbo
What should have been a career highlight for hall of famer and former Boston Red Sox player Bernie Carbo — a game-tying home run for the Red Sox during the 1975 World Series — was a hollow victory.
Island Theatre Work Nearly Complete
Emergency repairs to the crumbling Island Theatre have been completed, although a town-approved window for painting the building’s facade has come and gone.
Oak Bluffs Cottagers’ Tour Is Front Porch to History
Who needs the History Channel when you’ve got the Cottagers’ 34th Annual House Tour? This year’s event takes place Thursday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please Adopt Us
Anyone looking for a rottweiler? Buddy has come back to us.
Land Bank Revenues: July 7
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $149,330 for the business week ending on Friday, July 7, 2017.
Elizabeth Warren Holds Martha’s Vineyard Town Hall Forum
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will hold a town hall-style public forum on Saturday, July 15.
Arts Are Focus of New Fund at Permanent Endowment
Why not use art to support a fund for the arts? Enter The Midsummer Fine Arts Fair to help raise money for a new fund devoted to the arts at the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard.
Faulty Logic
There’s a certain bureaucratic logic to the state decision to close a program designed to help offenders stay out of jail.
Students Discover History Through Island Immigrants
Hiding from the Nazi regime, escaping across the Iron Curtain, fainting at Beatles concerts, these stories and many others were recorded by sixth graders at the West Tisbury School while interviewing Islanders who had immigrated to this country.
Tracking the Elusive Black Racer Snake
Black racer snakes (Coluber constrictor) have been documented on the Vineyard as far back as the early 1800s, but little is known about the Island population. That could soon change.
Swimming With Sharks in Suva City
In the long fairway into the harbor of Suva City on Viti Levu, Fiji, the sharks play among the debris.
Walking the Downs to Town With Only Beauty to Behold
It is the season of orange lilies up-Island and down.
Car Game Keeps Curiosity Calling
Island residents in every coffee shop and every intersection are beginning to grumble (rightly so) about the bump in traffic at this time of year.
Pondering Progress
A favorite diversion of Vineyard summers has been the listing of states represented by automobile license plates.
Doggie Downer or Shopper’s Delight?
Last August, a dog urinated on a bushel of corn at the Morning Glory farm stand at the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market.
Hospital Solution
Years ago, every front page of the Gazette had news about the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Primary Care
In 2009 I had a stroke and was brought to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
A Dachsund’s Protest
Imagine my disappointment when I arrived at the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market on June 28.
Real Estate Transactions: July 3 to July 9
Sally J. Graham, trustee of Sally Graham Trust, purchased 4 Old North Road in Chilmark from John and Maureen Eisner for $2,475,000 on July 3.
Rising Tide Expands Equestrian Programs
Rising Tide’s mission is rooted in the idea that everyone can benefit from the connection between humans and horses. In keeping with this belief, the center recently expanded their programming.
Going to the Heart of Cooking, Kitchen Tables of Ancient Kings
James Beard award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan’s new cookbook, King Solomon’s Table, is filled with recipes as resplendent as those prepared for the fabled royalty.
Photography Exhibit Documents Struggle
The Sargent Gallery in Aquinnah is welcoming a new exhibit called Force of Place: Oil and Water in North Dakota.
Still Riding on the Marrakesh Express
Never mind the pair of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions or the Order of the British Empire, Graham Nash remains most acutely interested in now.
Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast and Parade
On Saturday the the Holy Ghost Feast begins at 5 p.m. at the Portuguese-American Club.
Skate Park Party
Celebrate the grand re-opening of the skate park on Friday, July 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Doug Liman Goes Small and Intense
Three men, two guns, one wall. These are the bare bones of Doug Liman’s newest film, The Wall.
Federated Church Celebrates 375 Years
In honor of the 375th anniversary of the Edgartown Federated Church, there will be a special presentation of historical pageant For All the Saints.
Tanglewood Marionettes Present The Dragon King
The Tanglewood Marionettes are returning to the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.
In Vineyard Skies: Crescent Moon and Venus
On Thursday, there is a pretty sight in the early morning sky.
Selectmen Approve Craft Beer Festival, With Extra Rules
The Oak Bluffs selectmen signed off on the second annual Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival after organizers presented a revised plan.
Southbound Shorebirds
Shorebirds are migrating to the Vineyard just like many people.
A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies
While seeing a handful of butterflies is quite common, observations of masses of them do happen and are clearly memorable.
Rainstorms and Fava Beans
I take full responsibility for the errors in last week’s column. As most of you know, I hand-write on Tuesdays and my editor is kind to swing by my house, collect it, and enter it into the computer.
For Filmmaker Brad Silberling, Turning Away Is Not an Option
When Brad Silberling was 11 years old his father dropped him off at a movie theatre. The year was 1975 and the movie was Jaws. It changed young Brad’s life.
Menemsha Is Busy, 40th Road Race Around the Corner
In Chilmark people are heading to the beach in droves and the town is working to manage the summer swells. The annual road race is August 12.
East Chop Column: July 14
To paraphrase Bobby Kennedy, when some people are confronted with a challenge they say why. Others say why not. Paul Massey is a why not guy.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 14
All roads lead to Martha’s Vineyard. Among the many friends returning for the season, or part of it, were Sam and Ashley Byrd on a very quick jaunt from Texas.
Edgartown Town Column: July 14
We could not have had a better Fourth of July. We finally got a much needed rain. So who can complain?
On Chappy: July 14
The Chappy Community Center annual community fair will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 15.
Chilmark Town Column: July 14
July always reminds me of that noteworthy quote from the cult classic film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Announcing William
Alessandra and James Hagerty of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, William Michael Hagerty, born July 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Reeling in Good Will for Island Neighbors in Haiti
Margaret Penicaud continues a longstanding Island-to-Island connection with her Fish Farm for Haiti project. Her kayak raffle raises funds for the cause.
Cook the Vineyard Celebrates Art of Food
Food photographers will join cookbook authors at this year’s Cook the Vineyard event, held on July 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at Lola’s in Oak Bluffs.
Community Corrections Program Slated for Elimination
A longstanding program that provides counseling, education, job placement and other services for Islanders who have been incarcerated, is slated for elimination due to state budget cutbacks.
West Tisbury Town Column: July 14
The weekend weather was delightful and summerlike. The beaches have been packed each day, with the hot weather making this Island a true vacation paradise.
Aquinnah Town Column: July 14
Sunny days have prevailed for the past week except for a torrential downpour on Friday. Temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a lot of humidity and a little fog now and then. Everything is green.
Economists Dissect Trumponomics at Hebrew Center Opener
Three leading voices in U.S. policy and economics spoke optimistically about the prospects for the U.S. economy before a near-capacity crowd at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center last week.
Selectmen Give July 4 Rave Reviews
After a review on Monday, Edgartown selectmen and public safety officials agreed that the town’s Fourth of July festivities were all smooth sailing this year.
Mill Pond Plaque Dedicated With Prose, Poetry, Music
About 50 people gathered Sunday to commemorate the Mill Pond, a symbol of West Tisbury and a reminder of the town’s origins.
Oak Bluffs Fire Station Slated to Go Solar
A rooftop solar array planned for the Oak Bluffs fire station could offset electricity costs for the town.
Father, Son Sentenced for Heroin Possession, Sale
A father and son from Vineyard Haven pleaded guilty in Edgartown district court on charges related to heroin possession and distribution.
Car Lands in Harbor After Driver Error
A car landed in the shallows of the Edgartown harbor Monday afternoon after the driver mistakenly backed over the edge of a cement pier near the Reading Room. No one was injured in the incident.
Aretha Franklin Cancels Tabernacle Concert
Aretha Franklin has cancelled her scheduled performance on the Vineyard due to undisclosed health reasons. Ms. Franklin was to headline the second annual Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series as a part of her farewell tour.
Alison Shaw’s Shoreline Series Anchors Arts District Stroll
The Oak Bluffs Arts District, a short and colorful stretch of businesses and homes along Dukes County avenue, was a lively scene Saturday afternoon as the summer’s first arts stroll got underway.
Community Turns Out for Fluke for Luke Tournament
Over 400 people took part in a fundraiser for the family of Luke Gurney, a commercial conch fisherman who died in a fishing accident last year.
Tisbury Birthday Block Party Celebrates Summer
The Tisbury Street Fair began in 1971 to commemorate the town’s third centennial. The annual event is a place for Islanders and visitors to mix and mingle.
Vineyard Cup Marked by Mishaps at Sea
The 12th annual Vineyard Cup may go down as the most adventurous in the history of the event, with day one of racing scrapped because of violent weather and three boats dismasted in the second and third days.
Steve Ewing Honored With Cronkite Award
Steve Ewing, dock builder, conservationist and Edgartown poet laureate is this year’s recipient of the Walter Cronkite award.
Salt Adds Flavor to Shopping and Music Scene
Clothing designer John Zannini aims to make Salt not just a hidden gem. This week Shawn Williams of New Orleans performs at the small shop.
