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 22, 2017
Water District Eyes Future Needs
Oak Bluffs town officials are bracing for a time when the five municipal wellls can no longer satisfy the summer demand.
ACE MV Expands Programming
ACE MV, which offers continuing education for adults on Island, has expanded.
Land Bank Revenues: Sept. 15
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $278,126.98 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Print Matters for Pittsburgh Online Advocacy Journalists
Presses rolled early this week as the Vineyard Gazette printed 20,000 copies of an investigative report for the Public Herald, a nonprofit investigative journalism site based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Please Adopt Us
Kittens are coming! As suspected the young black bobtail cat Girl will become a mother in a few weeks.
Good Start Meets Bad Weather, Derby Delight Sidelined by Jose
During the second week of the Striped Bass and Bluefish derby, the name most often escaping the lips of Derby fishermen was not a trusted lure maker or a fishing buddy, but a hurricane named Jose.
State Senator, Representative Hold Island Office Hours
The Vineyard’s representatives at the State House will be on the Island this weekend to hear from constituents.
Storm Battered
Hurricane Jose came to town this week, staying offshore but brushing the Island with tropical storm-force winds.
Through the Lens
A special photography exhibit opens Sunday at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Thumbing Through the Security Blanket Blues
Day returned — again. Day is my daughter’s security blanket, a small square of blue felt with a satin border she likes to move her fingers along like a set of worry beads.
Fundraiser for Ulick Warburton
Heather Gardens is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23 for longtime employee Ulick Warburton.
Gone Fishing, Hooked on Camaraderie
For the first time in my life, I am unemployed during the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
Living the Sea Wolf Life, One Howl at a Time
The first boat I worked on was a fishing vessel out of Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod called the Jimmy Boy.
Dipping a Toe in the Wide Sea of Nature
When circumstances seem at sixes and sevens, one can sink one’s hands in a dog’s coat of fur or a cat’s muscularity and feel grounded.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Gerry Studds by Mark Robert Schneider
Cong. Gerry Studds, the subject of Mark Robert Schneider’s tough and smart new biography, is remembered now in offhand conversation for a scandal.
Preventing Falls
Advances in medicine throughout the 20th century have led to dramatic increases in life expectancy.
Meandering in Wake of Hurricane Carol
As dauntless souls left the Aquinnah Shop, the fury of Carol’s breath blew over the barn at Miss Pauline Vanderhoop’s.
Misconception on Herbicides
The following letter was sent to Reps. Dylan Fernandes and Seth Moulton:
When Inspired by Everything, Life Is Art
The Vineyard Haven studio of printmaker Fae Kontje-Gibbs is covered in climbing vines. She calls them volunteers.
John Sibi-Okumu
Actor John Sibi-Okumu will host a poetry reading at the Vineyard Haven Library on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
Eyes of the Island Salutes Gazette Photographers
The Vineyard Gazette and photographers who shoot regularly for the newspaper will present some of their best work at a monthlong exhibit at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Opera to Broadway
On Sunday, Sept. 24 there will be a fundraising concert at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury.
Ceremony of Remembrance
This year’s Ceremony of Remembrance at the Children’s Memorial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Edgartown Lighthouse.
In Vineyard Skies: Crescent Moon and Jupiter
A thin crescent moon hovers low in the southwestern sky Friday night.
Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival
The Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Waban Park in Oak Bluffs, and runs from 1 to 6 p.m.
Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman
Crew from station Menemsha rescued the derby fisherman who fell into the channel during a ferocious northeast storm.
WUMB Concert
Will Dailey is the headliner for this year’s WUMB member concert held at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Pumpkins Fly at Harvest Festival
Part expo, part music fest, part symposium, the Living Local Harvest Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 23.
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 11 to Sept 17
Dragonfly MV purchased 115 Sea View avenue in Oak Bluffs from Gerard F. Puorro Sr. and Donna M. Puorro for $1,475,000 on Sept. 14.
Federated Church Tribute
The Federated Church of Edgartown has been honored with a special resolution passed by the state legislature.
On Chappy: Sept. 22
Due to the threat of heavy weather the first Chappy Community Center potluck of the season has been postponed until Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 22
As I sit here writing this column, I am listening to the news and trying to keep track of Jose. So by the time you read this I hope all is well and we didn’t get blown away and we are still above water. >
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 22
Not knowing just how much of an impact hurricane Jose was going to have, we took the opportunity to practice our preparedness skills and hope for the best. The swordfish weathervane has taken a hiatus from the Texaco rooftop, the awning has been stowed away and the touch tank has made its way to higher…
Calm Before the Storm
On Tuesday morning an unnerving eerie calm was in the air. I guess that expression “The calm before the storm” is etched in my mind.
Autumn Arrives Draped in Gossamer
Those that believe in magic know that faeries have been busy. That explains wondrous webs that have covered the fields on recent cool, wet mornings.
Where to Find Migrating Songbirds
For a number of weeks this column has detailed two completely unexpected species: one white pelican and two common ravens.
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah With Gratitude, Nourishment
Last Friday, a group of women gathered for a Shabbat dinner, in the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins tonight.
School Committee Approves Money for Track Repairs
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee voted unanimously Thursday morning to spend $148,400 to repave the failed track.
Committee on Hunger Gears up for Neediest Season
At summer’s end, the Vineyard committee on hunger is gearing up for the coming year, when the Island Food Pantry will stay open all summer.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 22
Last weekend was superb but September is slipping away quickly. It had been warm and muggy for this time of year with Jose on our doorstep. Autumn begins Friday.
Selectmen Reconsider Views on Herbicides
Edgartown selectmen backed off an idea to send a letter of concern to Eversource after the conservation agent shared information about plans to use herbicides under power lines.
Ryhiem Arrives
Latoya Haseley and Halvin Patterson of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Ryhiem Gabriel Patterson, born Sept. 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Wanted in Tisbury: Building Inspector for Museum Project
The Tisbury building inspector has recused himself from the project to build a new campus for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
Welcome, Huck
Kate Treitman Brown and Malcolm Brown of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Huck Treitman Brown, born Sept. 14 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Derby Off to a Strong Start, With Registrations Up
Registrations are up, the weather has been good — so far — and plenty of fish are hitting the scales at derby headquarters in Edgartown.
Details Emerge Around Stop & Shop Expansion
Traffic, parking and neighborhood concerns took the stage last week at a hearing on the proposed expansion of the Edgartown Stop & Shop.
Kids Derby Puts Little Ones Center Pier
On Sunday morning the Oak Bluffs ferry wharf was filled as young anglers took to the pier for the annual Kids Derby, where fish are measured by length and then returned to the sea.
Slow-Moving Tropical Storm Brings Rain, Wind, Heavy Surf
Rain and wind lashed the Vineyard for a second straight day Thursday as tropical storm Jose churned seas. Ferries are cancelled.
Cronig’s Market Will Pull Out of Island Club Discount Program
Cronig’s Market will withdraw from the popular Island Club discount program, touching off a stir of conversation on social media and in grocery aisles.
Airport Commission Backs Plan for New Shell Station
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission this week approved plans for a new gas station, convenience store and car wash.
Announcing Everett
Whitney and Jeremy Osborn of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Everett Alexander Osborn, born Sept. 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Nature Means Millions to Oak Bluffs Economy
Coastal resources contribute roughly $1.5 million a year to the Oak Bluffs economy, according to a town-commissioned study unveiled last week.
