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
September 8, 2017
Moffett Race Is Sailing Smorgasbord
Boats will be charging the line in two divisions of the annual George Moffett race this Saturday starting at 11:10 a.m.
Sides Dig in As Squibnocket Project Looms
Stormy skies linger over Squibnocket, as some residents try to block a homeowners association from building a raised causeway over wetlands.
For Vineyard Dreamers, DACA Gave Them Stability and Hope
Following President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA, some Vineyard students face renewed fears about the future.
Hospital Moves Forward With CEO Search
Capping a summer of tense community relations and damaged confidence in the leadership at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, the interim president and chief executive officer pledged this week to do better by the Island.
Derby Fever Casts a Wide Net, Rods Ready for Sunday Morning
For 72 years, fishermen have approached the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby as dreamers. Plenty of lines will hit the water at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
Land Bank Revenues: Sept. 1
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $368,798 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
Back in Front
Ferry lines are shorter, kids are back in school and issues set aside for the more urgent business of summer on Martha’s Vineyard are returning to the fore.
Please Adopt Us
Our newest resident is a 15-week-old long haired, pewter gray kitten with stunning green eyes. His name is Fred.
Real Estate Transactions: August 28 to Sept. 3
James and Karen Gerard purchased 16 Simpson’s Lane in Edgartown from Liza Murrell, trustee of Murrell Family Trust 2009, for $4,088,000 on August 30.
On Chappy: Sept. 8
The Tuesday after Labor Day has historically been the beginning of the quietest time for the Chappy ferry.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 8
After watching what is happening in Texas, we can be thankful that all we got from Hurricane Harvey was a rainy and windy Sunday. So now as I write this all eyes are on Irma. But until we learn what is happening with her we can enjoy the sun and fall like weather we are…
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Sept. 8
Labor Day was born out of the days of long ago when the average worker was underpaid, worked 12 hours or more per day, and the abuses of child labor were rampant.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 8
The weather over the Labor Day weekend was mostly good. Rain from tropical storm Harvey held off until Saturday night and continued most of Sunday. If you went out to eat Saturday there were lines of people waiting to be seated at the popular restaurants. School opened for the fall term on Tuesday.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 8
I have an ominous feeling about Hurricane Irma. Be kind to each other. I am worried about all the family and friends I have in Florida, and all the people there I do not know.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 8
Let’s pick up where we left off last week by continuing the U.S. tour with Bob and Linae Schroeder. Guess who made a pitstop in Menemsha this week.
Aquinnah Town Column: Sept. 8
The beach plums are ripe, right on schedule. Still waiting for the grapes to ripen. Beautiful hydrangeas have turned from purple to a deep burgundy. Beaches are still filled with swimmers and surfers.
The Diverse Beauty of Being Houston Strong
The hurricane was marked by generosity and selflessness, of people going out into rising waters in their boats and pick-up trucks to rescue family, friends, strangers.
Honoring Our African-American History
The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard has united communities and augmented the rich fabric of the Island’s history.
Listening to Community Concerns
We’ve done a lot of listening this summer to the community concerns that have arisen after the events of early June.
Staying True to Hawaiian Roots, One Slack Key Chord at a Time
I first heard Keikilani and Leokani Lindsey, father and son singer-songwriters, at Packer’s Wharf during the visit of Hokule’a.
From Woods to Home to Saying Goodbye
The four of us walked from our Vineyard front door to our adjoining field. After a quarter century on this property, it was our final night.
Labor Day
From the September 11, 1942 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Courthouse Deficiencies
The article about lack of access in our courthouse for people with disabilities is another example that management cares little for the public.
Charlie Wilson’s Law
I understand from a recent report in the Boston Globe that Joe Woodin has been fired by the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Troubling Development
There are 11 homes in Squibnocket Farm that suffer restricted access and the possibility of a washout after a large storm.
With Gratitude
A world of thanks to so many people who made Songs for a Sister, a fundraiser on my behalf, an overwhelming success.
Opioid Policy
The following letter was sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Martha’s Vineyard Wind Festival Arrives
The annual Wind Festival, held this year on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ocean Park.
Home Show Returns to Oak Bluffs
This past spring Abby Bender created a unique theatrical experience at the Oak Bluffs Library called The Home Show.
When the Band Comes to Town
New Orleans has Mardi Gras and Martha’s Vineyard has Best Fest. This Saturday, Sept. 9, marks the eighth year of the post-Labor Day festival.
Art in Motion Collaborative Event
Pathways is hosting a multi-arts collaborative event on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Tisbury Waterworks.
Songwriting Festival Returns to the Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard will once again play host to some of Nashville’s finest songwriters and artists from Sept. 15 to 17.
Swim, Run, Pedal at Vineyard Triathalon
Get ready to swim, bike and run a very long way this Sunday, beginning at 7 a.m. in the waters near Waban Park in Oak Bluffs.
June Schoppe Exhibit
Island artist June Schoppe presents her first solo Island exhibition at the Chilmark Library/
At the Bridge Table: Sept. 8
Negative doubles occur when partner opens bidding, your right-hand opponent overcalls, and you have some strength but no other way to bid it.
Late Summer in the Garden
I’m fond of the late-summer garden. Echinacea, rudbeckia, phlox, Joe pye weed, golden rod, and sedum look terrific.
The Truth About Jellyfish Stings
Late summer is jellyfish season, and every year, without exception, the question comes up.
For Photography and Surfing, the Decisive Moment Is Key
Photographer Elizabeth Cecil chases a specific light that evokes the winters of her Milwaukee youth hovering over endless oceans.
In Vineyard Skies: Stars of Autumn
In just the last few weeks our night sky has gone through a seasonal transformation.
Common Raven and Other Uncommon Bird Sightings
I frequently take my bird tours to the headquarters of the State Forest. The sighting of two ravens on Sept. 2 tops the list.
Firefighters Extinguish Chilmark House Fire
A roof fire at a Chilmark home was quickly extinguished Wednesday afternoon by up-Island firefighters. The fire broke out during heavy rain and thunderstorms.
New Bedford Freight Service Found Feasible, But Obstacles Remain
A preliminary study on a freight route between New Bedford and Vineyard Haven concludes the service could be successful but would have a hefty price tag.
Hello, Rosalyn
Jirawadee and Noah Hazelton of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Rosalyn Dian Hazelton, born Sept. 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
MVYouth Sees Summer Success
The community fund founded in August 2014 has renewed over ninety per cent of its original founding donors.
Wounded Veteran Gets the Royal Vineyard Treatment
Army Chief Jackie Key arrived Tuesday for a free Martha’s Vineyard vacation arranged by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Football Coach Looks to Fresh Perspective of Winning and Learning
The high school football team opens the season Friday evening at home against Carver. Ryan Kent, first-year coach, is looking forward to it.
Edgartown Moves Forward on Pay Scale Changes for Town Employees
Edgartown is moving ahead with a plan to reclassify town employees and adjust salary levels.
Santander Closes Two Branches, Goes to Court Against MVC Over Roof
Santander Bank will close two of its four branches on Martha’s Vineyard before the end of the year, including the historic stone bank in Vineyard Haven.
Blue Skies and First Day Buzz, Island Students Go Back to School
Tisbury school students started lining up at a quarter of eight Tuesday morning, a palpable buzz in the air for the first day of the new school year.
At Summer’s End, Choosing to Take the Long Way Home
For over 40 years, at the beginning and end of summer, Bill Everdell has commuted between the Vineyard and Brooklyn by bicycle.
Hiking the Long Trail for a Good Cause
On Saturday Todd Hitchings embarked on a one-month trek along the Long Trail in Vermont, to raise money for Islanders affected by the opioid crisis.
Out of Storage: Selectmen Find Solution for Old Bell
The West Tisbury selectmen have found a solution for displaying the former bell from the Dukes County Academy.
Neighbors Roll Up Their Sleeves to Restore Ailing Sunset Lake
The sandy shores and clear waters of Sunset Lake in Oak Bluffs once made it an attraction in its own right. Now the Friends and Neighbors of Sunset Lake want to bring it back.
Demetra Arrives
Megan and Jason Giordano of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Demetra Harlow Giordano, born August 31 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Tepper
Katharine Barnes Horenstein and Jeffrey Horenstein of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Tepper Bruce Horenstein, born August 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
