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
July 21, 2017
Susanna van Rooyen Named to Dean’s List
Susanna M. van Rooyen of West Tisbury was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College.
Oak Bluffs School Honor Roll
The Oak Bluffs school has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2016-2017 school year.
Land Bank Revenues: July 14
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $212,417.07 for the business week ending on Friday, July 14, 2017.
Please Adopt Us
Buddy the rottweiler needs a special someone who is knowledgeable about large dogs.
Dance Open Is Here
How time flies; this is the seventh year of Wendy Taucher’s dance opera at Featherstone.
Goodbye, Old School
It is no surprise that the decision to demolish the current elementary school in Tisbury will not go down easily.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 21
I have been enjoying a wonderful visit from my sister in law, Nancy Gardella, and her son, Jonathan Alexander Gardella. As is their custom the summer has been very wild and crazy for them with lots of travel.
West Tisbury Town Column: July 21
The weekend weather was great. The Saturday farmers markets have been fantastic and choked the town with lines of traffic.
Case Against Island Prosecutor Drags on Before State Board
Hearings have ended in a disciplinary proceeding against a Martha’s Vineyard prosecutor who is under investigation for possible misconduct. The matter could continue well into next year.
A Cultural Zelig, Jessica Harris Embraces the Muse of Her History
Jessica Harris’s memoir, My Soul Looks Back, revisits her relationship to Samuel Clemens Floyd 3rd, whose orbit included many of the leading black voices in New York city.
Airport Commission Goes to Court Against Mobil Station
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission has gone to court seeking to freeze the bank accounts of Michael Rotondo.
Farmers Wanted: Preserving Island Land With Agriculture
Across the country, farmland is disappearing forever at a rapid rate, according to American Farmland Trust president John Piotti, who will speak at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury Monday night at 7 p.m.
Aquinnah Town Column: July 21
Great sunny beach days over this past week with the temperature in the 70s and 80s and calm seas.
Chilmark Town Column: July 21
Guess who I spotted out for a slow and steady stroll on Basin Road. Yes! Jane (New Knee) Slater, escorted by her very dedicated and patient daughter in law, Chris, was upright managing quite nicely with her new knee in place.
Real Estate Transactions: July 10 to July 16
Huseby Meadows LLC purchased property on Huseby Mountain Road in West Tisbury from Huseby Mountain Farm LLC for $2,300,000 on July 14.
Walk to the Sea With Me Once More
Not a lot of reason for optimism lately, but in Aquinnah there is finally something to cheer about. It’s the Philbin boardwalk.
Summers On Beat Summers Off
Having the entire summer off on Martha’s Vineyard sounds like a dream come true to most people, but not so much for me.
Never Too Old to Be Inspired; A Woman in Charge Helps
The first presidential election in which I was old enough to cast a vote was in 1948. I had turned 22 in April of that year, and I voted for Harry S. Truman.
Edgartown Town Column: July 21
The house next door to me is a rental. I don’t usually pay attention to what goes on because people are in and out, but the other morning I was going out and I noticed the windows were wide open.
On Chappy: July 21
Sad news has reached us of the passing of Alexander Bass. A memorial service is scheduled for Oct. 1 in Peterborough, N.H.
For State Representative, Community Engagement Is a Cornerstone
Accessibility, transparency and community engagement were themes of my campaign and I hope this gives an overview of key initiatives.
Vineyard Bookshelf: American Spirit, Speeches by David McCullough
The new book from David McCullough, The American Spirit, is a collection of transcripts from speeches the author has given over the last 30 years.
Community Groceries
Here’s the annual update on the Community Groceries Program. It’s a big success.
Grand Celebration
What a glorious Fourth of July. The weather could not have been any better.
It’s Our Hospital
As an introduction, I am a former hospital administrator and board member and a professor of graduate studies.
Community Corrections
The sheriff’s office operates with little to no oversight when it comes to budget and financial matters.
British Are Coming
Few visitors fail to have the “Great House” in Chilmark pointed out to them or to hear a tale from its interesting history.
Dusty and the Big Bad World Adds Levity to the Culture Wars
At the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse through July 29, Cusi Cram’s political comedy Dusty and the Big Bad World is a fast-paced and funny take on the culture wars of the last Republican administration, sparing neither the right nor the left.
Prize Winning Book and a Life Cut Short
In 2004, the novel Suite Francaise was awarded the Renaudot Prize, a glittering prize for fiction in France. This astounded the literary world because the author, Irene Nemirovsky, had been dead and mostly forgotten for over 60 years.
Dancing to the Beat of a Hard History
This Saturday, Camille A. Brown and dancers perform Black Girl: Linguistic Play at the Performing Arts Center. It is the third part in a dance trilogy, the second of which, Ink, was presented last Friday at the Yard.
The Emotional Intelligence of Meditation
Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, will speak at the Vineyard Haven Library at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 24.
Susan Sparks at Union Chapel
Reverend Susan Sparks is no stranger to Union Chapel or Martha’s Vineyard at large.
Spiritual Choir Sings Songs From the Fields
Jim Thomas and his Spirituals Choir return to Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs for their annual July performance on Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Tom Dunlop Speaks About Federated Church’s History
In honor of the Edgartown Federated Church’s 375th Anniversary, Tom Dunlop will give a talk on Monday, July 24, entitled Turning Its Back on Main Street.
World Jazz, Local Talent
Pianist Paul Thurlow and his world jazz band will perform a free concert at the Katharine Cornell Theatre on Friday, July 21.
Selectmen Fire Animal Control Officer
The West Tisbury selectmen have terminated town animal control officer Prudence Fisher, who had been on the job for nine months. Her assistant, Tony Cordray, has been named acting animal control officer.
Keeping Time With the Second Hand
A new Island musician super-group, The Second Hand, was formed by Mike Benjamin and Mike Parker and includes Phil daRosa, Tom Major and Giulia Casalino. They play every Monday night at The Ritz.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Brings Big Easy to the Vineyard
Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown on July 23, beginning at 5 p.m.
Polly Hill Hosts Climate Change Talk
Nobel prize winning physician Dr. Eric Chivian will speak on the topic of climate change at Polly Hill Arboretum next Wednesday.
Black Terns Are on the Move
It is July, and black terns are on the move.
I Went to the Woods with Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau was a man of many, many words and many accomplishments.
Humid Heroes
It is difficult to maintain a cheerful nature in hot and humid weather. I suppose it’s great for beachgoers.
Mobile Farmers’ Market Brings Fresh Produce Around the Island
As part of a new initiative by IGI, a mobile farmers’ market will make seven stops around the Island each week. On Tuesday the truck made its debut at Woodside Village in Vineyard Haven.
From The Voice to Camp Jabberwocky, Caroline Sky Is All Heart
In the off-season Caroline Sky made waves on The Voice; on Tuesday evening she sang on the Harbor View Hotel porch as part of the MVYRadio Porch Concert series.
In Vineyard Skies: Mercury
Mercury appears low in the southwestern sky after sunset this weekend and for the rest of the month.
Modular Home Wrecked in Crane Mishap
A modular home under construction in Oak Bluffs was mostly destroyed Wednesday when a crane tipped over.
Refuse District Begins Composting Food Waste
The Edgartown transfer station for the four-town district is now accepting food waste for composting. The pilot program began last week.
Soup to Nuts: Authors Demystify Art of Cooking at Home
Five Island cookbook authors and three photographers anchored the fourth annual Cook the Vineyard event this year.
SSA Considers Changing Early Morning Freight Runs in Off-Season
Boat line managers said they will consider eliminating the 5:30 a.m. freight run from Woods Hole to the Vineyard in winter, spring and fall.
School Building Committee Stays the Course
The Tisbury school building committee will stick with the plan to build a new three-story school on the current school site, despite some backlash.
Hospital, Citizen Group Release Statements
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital board of trustees met with a concerned citizen group on Saturday. Each group issued a statement following the meeting.
Tensions Simmer Over Management at Airfield
There have been tensions at the airfield this summer, with town officials looking into whether the field is properly managed.
Skatepark Is Back and Everyone Is Dropping In
An opening celebration for the newly renovated skate park was held Saturday. The renovations were made possible by a grant from MVYouth.
Island Skippers Hold Their Own in Yacht Club Regatta
The 94th annual Edgartown Yacht Club Regatta concluded Saturday after three days of challenging conditions in the waters off Edgartown.
Lobster Awareness Does Not Have to Mean Pass the Butter
Members of the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center released over 100 lobsters back into the ocean on Sunday to encourage people to think of them as living beings.
Coast Guard Responds to Burning Boat Off Noman’s
The Coast Guard and a good Samaritan rescued five people 18 miles south of Noman’s Sunday after their boat caught on fire.
Restaurant Expansion Bypasses MVC Review
An expansion planned by the owners of Tropical restaurant at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven will bypass review by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
New Exhibit Reveals the Art of Seeing Europe
Work on display at the Louisa Gould Gallery transports viewers to the poppy fields of St. Remy, the streets of Paris and the tables of Italy.
Feast of the Holy Ghost Celebrates a Queen With a Big Heart
Delayed due to a mishap with the ferry carrying the band, the Feast of the Holy Ghost parade was late but still full of tradition Sunday morning.
Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again, Jabberwocky Has All the Fun
Camp Jabberwocky is famous for taking a familiar story and zapping it to life. Mamma Mia! was no different.
Driver Facing Charges Following Car Crash
A 23-year-old West Tisbury man is facing charges including drunken driving after he led police on a chase and crashed his car on State Road in North Tisbury.
Senator Warren Sounds Battle Cry for Democracy
At a high-energy town hall meeting Saturday morning, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged an overflow crowd to get organized and get involved.
Marine Responders Aid Injured Boater in Edgartown
The Edgartown marine response unit and state environmental police came to the aid of an injured person aboard a boat off Chappaquiddick on Friday.
Former BBC News Director Offers Bleak Assessment Mixed With Hope
Former director of BBC Radio and BBC News Helen Boaden painted a bleak picture of the journalistic landscape before a packed audience Thursday evening.
Sarah Roden Named to Dean’s List
Sarah M. Roden of Edgartown has been named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at St. Lawrence University.
Susan Rosin Named to Dean’s List
Susan Rosin of Vineyard Haven was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at North Shore Community College.
Jesse Herman Named to Dean’s List
Jesse Herman of Edgartown was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University at Albany.
John Clark Wallace Graduates
John Clark Wallace of Edgartown graduated magna cum laude from Trinity College with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and mathematics.
Aevonte Mauslby Graduates
Aevonte Mauslby of Oak Bluffs graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.
Micheli Lynn Graduates
Micheli Lynn of Vineyard Haven graduated from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.
David Marinelli Graduates
David Marinelli of Oak Bluffs graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology/psychology.
Jackson Koorse Graduates
Jackson Cummings Koorse of Edgartown graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Elizabeth Bermudes Graduates
Elizabeth Bermudes of West Tisbury graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Honors for August A. Welles
August A. Welles of Vineyard Haven has been named to second academic honors on the spring 2017 dean’s list at Clark University.
Dean’s List at Boston University
Henry K. Gallagher and Anna B. Hughes of West Tisbury were named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Boston University.
Caitlin Sylva Graduates
Caitlin Sylva of West Tisbury graduated summa cum laude from Southern New Hampshire University.
