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
September 15, 2017
Eversource Moves Ahead on Herbicide Spraying
Herbicide spraying on West Chop and near the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road could begin as early as Friday, after the state pesticide board voted last week not to consider a one-year moratorium on spraying in the region.
Beach Closings Lead to Rising Tensions
After a summer of tension over beach closures to vehicles to protect nesting shorebirds, Vineyard fishermen weighed in with concerns.
Morgan Woods, Ten Years Later
More than 15 years ago, Fred B. Morgan Jr. drove out to Ocean Heights in Edgartown. What he saw helped set in motion the Island’s largest affordable housing development to date.
Tivoli Day Turns Forty; From Bicycle Race to Block Party
It began as a bicycle race. Forty years later Tivoli Day is the end-of-summer celebration of Oak Bluffs. There are no bike races any more, but there is just about everything else.
West Tisbury Appoints New Animal Control Officer
West Tisbury selectmen Wednesday appointed Anthony Cordray as the town’s new animal control officer.
Please Adopt Us
Shelter manager Lisa Dawley and volunteer cat socializer Missy saved the life of a eight-week-old kitten that was at death’s door.
Eyes of the Island Features Gazette Photography
Eyes of the Island, an exhibit featuring 40 years of Vineyard Gazette photography, runs from Sept. 24 until Oct. 22 at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Houston Help from Edgartown School
The Edgartown School is raising money for the Hull-Daisetta Elementary School in Hull, Tex.
Land Bank Revenues: Sept. 8
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $371,630 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.
Words and Music Meet Again at Vineyard Songwriting Festival
Six years ago Matt Casey brought one songwriter to the Vineyard. This weekend he is bringing more than 15 musicians and songwriters to the Island as part of the Martha’s Vineyard Songwriting Festival.
Gone Fishing
The 72nd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby got under way last Sunday with plenty of fish and fish tales.
In Vineyard Skies: Moon and Morning Planets
Saturday morning offers a cornucopia of celestial objects.
Derby Time Is Family Time; Kadisons Are on Top
The Kadison family is on a streak. David Kadison and his son William both hit the grand leader board in the first two days of the 72nd Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, which opened Sunday.
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 4 to Sept. 10
Malcolm Stevenson and Robyn Nietert purchased 1 Seahorse Lane in Aquinnah from Seahorse Nominee Trust for $875,000 on Sept. 6.
Eyes Wide Open on the Flood Plain
Vineyard Haven, where I live, isn’t one of those places that looks extremely vulnerable to the wrath of a giant storm or the open sea.
Never Too Old to Dance When Partners Lend Helping Hands
Every summer gets a little harder when you reach your nineties.
Scenic Beauty May Abound, But What Resonates Most Is People
It was Tuesday, and we found ourselves in Tulsk, in a pub, a steaming bowl of potato leek soup and brown bread in front of me; my daughter Jill had a baked brie salad plate. And good Irish beer for both of us.
September
From the north, wind clears the laze of summer, seaweed collects on the windward shore and squishes cold under bare feet.
Why Failure Matters, Again and Again
On the first day of school, everyone nurses a secret hope that this will be the best year ever, that learning will be effortless and fun, and so on.
When the Years Add Up, Go With It
Recently, I booked a flight online and while filling out the form I found myself scrolling and scrolling down to my birth date.
Head of the Class
Everett Whiting, of West Tisbury, class of 1927 never would stay in his seat at the old Dukes County Academy.
Case for a New School
In 1854, the town of Tisbury built its first school on Centre Street in Vineyard Haven.
Cancer Support
On August 27, there was a blueberry pancake breakfast to raise money for the Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group.
Wind in Their Kites
Mother Nature again smiled for the Martha’s Vineyard Wind Festival.
Driving Miss Daisy Still Tells a Timely Tale on Stage
Driving Miss Daisy, at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse through Oct. 7, wastes no time in pulling the audience into its world.
Aquinnah Town Column: Sept. 15
Still a few good beach days left for the season. Hard to believe the warm weather on the Vineyard when there has been so much devastating destruction from hurricanes in the south and especially in the Caribbean.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 15
Although Jane Farrow no longer walks the Earth, her collection of recipes set forth in Red Peppers & Blue Lobsters: Fresh Flavors from an Island Kitchen will bring us fond memories of the longtime Abel’s Hill resident.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 15
Well September is slipping away as quick as you can say Jack Frost! It had been warm but a touch of fall, which begins next Friday, is in the air.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 15
Truly, these are the times that try our souls. The weather events are frightening.
On Chappy: Sept. 15
Judy Buss and Paul Cardello will be hosting the first Chappy Community Center potluck of the season on Wednesday, Sept. 20 between 6 and 8 p.m.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 15
Well once again I cannot complain about our weather when there is complete devastation to our south.
Silk Road on South
Silk Road on South is a pop-up gallery feating scarves and prints by Carly Simon and landscapes by Ellen Questel.
Emma Young Poetry Reception for Adamantine
There will be a book release party on Saturday, Sept. 16 for Emma Young’s new poetry chapbook, Adamantine, held at the Field Gallery in West Tisbury. The event begins at 12:30 p.m.
Jena’s Ring Challenge
On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. head on down to the Flying Horses for Jena’s Ring Challenge.
Oak Bluffs Steamship Wharf Opens for Kids Derby
On Sunday, Sept. 17, kids ages 4 to 14 have the opportunity to fish from the Oak Bluffs Ferry Wharf during the annual Kids Derby.
Weather is Lovely, but Bugs Keep Bugging Me
I doubt anyone can think of more perfect weather than we on the Vineyard have been experiencing.
Osprey Success and New Fall Birds
There were only two pairs of osprey nesting on Martha’s Vineyard in 1970. This year there were 89 breeding pairs.
Caterpillars on Parade
The caterpillar in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland had this recommendation: “Keep your temper.”
Dystopian Daze Delivers Both Humor and Darkness
Chilmark resident Brooke Adams made an auspicious playwriting debut Monday at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Sometimes Art Carries a Heavy Burden
Pathways Projects relocated to the Tisbury Waterworks Sunday for a multimedia performance that brought together poetry, music and visual art.
Creative Living Award Goes to the Dunkls
Chilmark siblings Frank, Heidi and Peter Dunkl will receive this year’s Creative Living Award, the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard has announced.
Hello, Antonella
Maira and Marcio Pereira of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Antonella Avasini Pereira, born Sept. 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aylla Arrives
Keliane Boldrin and Fabiel Da Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Aylla Boldrin Da Silva, born Sept. 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
MVC Begins Review of Edgartown Stop & Shop Expansion
A public hearing about the proposed expansion of the Edgartown Stop & Shop store is slated to begin Thursday before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
Welcome, Claire and Daphne
Amber and Jonathon Hunt of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of twin daughters, Claire Noelle Hunt and Daphne Marie Hunt, born Sept. 6 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Student Athletes Press School Committee to Repair Failed Track
A group of track and field athletes implored the regional high school committee Monday night to get going on long-overdue repairs to the failed school track.
County Will Return Surplus Funds to Towns
The county will return $250,000 in surplus funds to the six Island towns this year, following an audit that turned up extra money in county coffers.
Athletes Compete in Fourth Vineyard Triathlon
As the sun rose over Inkwell Beach on Sunday morning, athletes of all ages gathered to compete in the fourth annual event that features swimming, distance biking and running.
Circuit Avenue Gives Bourbon Street a Run for its Money at Best Fest
Musicians led a throng of several hundred enthusiastic listeners and dancers up Circuit avenue Saturday night.
Handicap Can’t Hold Back Moffett Race Three-Peat Winner
For the third consecutive year, and the fourth time in eight years, Stephen Besse won the George Moffett Race.
Debate Continues Over Verizon Tower
Debate continued last week before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission over Verizon’s plan to raise a communication tower in Vineyard Haven.
The 72nd Derby Is Underway and the Scales Are Jumping
At 12:01 a.m. Sunday, the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby began. Ron McKee weighed in the first fish — a 19.12-pound striped bass.
Festival Honors Filmmakers as Global Citizens
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society screened White Sun Friday and honored producers Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes.
Announcing Errol
Emilee and Michael Valenti of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Errol Maize Valenti, born Sept. 6 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
