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
January 5, 2018
Old Fuel Tanks Come Down on Vineyard Haven Waterfront
The drive along Beach Road in Vineyard Haven looks a little different these days. That’s because two large fuel storage tanks that have long been a fixture on the working waterfront were recently removed by a scrap contractor.
Volunteer Homeless Advocates Are Winter’s First Responders
The volunteer-powered Houses of Grace winter shelter system has opened for its third season. “If I didn’t have this, I’d be sleeping around a fire, bundled up,” said Derek MacLeod.
Gift of a Kidney Bumps Son in Law Up to Blood Relation
When Oak Bluffs businessman Tony daRosa needed a new kidney he turned to his family. His son in law Mike DeBettencourt turned out to be a perfect, and willing, match.
Lake Tashmoo Improvements Move Forward
Permitting issues and financial constraints have posed obstacles to long-planned improvements at Lake Tashmoo, but work is now set to be completed by spring.
Edgartown Hires Outside Firm to Help with Police Chief Search
Edgartown is beginning its formal search for a new police chief, following the abrupt retirement of the former chief for medical reasons.
Land Bank Revenues: Dec. 29
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $43,720.76 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017.
Gimme Shelter
The Island is indebted to an informal network of people who take it upon themselves to look after those who are in need of food and shelter.
Real Estate Transactions Dec. 25 to Dec. 31
Mckinley B. Sanders purchased 572 Main street in Vineyard Haven from Christina Courcier for $385,000 on Dec. 29.
Juniper Berries: Not Just for the Birds
Eastern red cedar is a familiar Island tree.
Already Weary of Winter Weather
Back in the day I worked many a breakfast shift at the Black Dog Tavern.
Please Adopt Us
The Shelter has two wonderful cats hoping that special someone(s) finds them soon.
Josephine Arrives
Jackie Friedman and Kevin Foran of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Josephine Loretta Foran, born Dec. 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aquinnah Town Column: Jan. 5
Just how cold is it? Well, this has been a long week of freezing temperatures.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 5
The new year opens—old is past, Stern winter comes with its rough blast: See the farmer shivering with cold, Driving his flocks and herds to fold.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 5
It has been like Siberia all week with record cold temperatures, wind chill and the danger of frost bite, making it a memorable experience for the start of 2018.
On Chappy: Jan. 5
ce! Ice on the freshwater ponds. Ice on the salt ponds. Ice in the harbor. Ice in the bird baths.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 5
Well I can honestly say I have never felt so cold. It certainly is creating a stir and I know that the ponds have frozen so the kids can skate.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Jan. 5
The Martha’s Vineyard Branch of the NAACP is hosting a commemorative luncheon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King on King Day 2018 (Jan. 15), at the Portuguese Club at 1 p.m.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Jan. 5
I usually end my column with birthdays but this one is so important I am leading with it.
Community Suppers Around the Island
Just in time for winter, Vineyard churches are once again providing a hot meal every day of the week.
Sail MV Lecture
Sail MV is beginning its winter lecture series at the The Black Dog Tavern on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Airport Finances Explained
The article may have left the reader with the impression that the airport is facing a serious financial crisis. This is not true.
Thanks from the Chief
I would like to thank everyone for sharing their time, food and friendship at the fundraiser held on my behalf.
Transparency Lacking
The efforts to dredge the Tashmoo channel and repair the dock and ramp at Lake street continue to be a flawed process.
Welcome Funds
The Lagoon Pond Association board of directors would like to thank the Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha’s Vineyard.
Bird Count Memories
From the Jan. 4, 1974 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by George Moffett:
Christmas Bird Count Anecdotes
The 58th annual Martha’s Vineyard Christmas Bird Count was held on Friday, Dec. 29.
A Benefactor of the Highest Caliber
With the recent death of Bill Graham, it is worth remembering the remarkable job that he did in rescuing the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital from its bleakest moment 20 years ago.
Moon and Morning Planets
The two visible planets, Mars and Jupiter, are remarkably close together in the morning sky.
Camp Ground House Is Perfect Model for Gingerbread Creation
Stephen McKenna created a literal, and entirely edible, homage to his family’s gingerbread cottage in the Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs.
Winter Storm Batters Vineyard Coastline; Bitter Cold Follows
A powerful winter storm lashed the Vineyard Thursday with rain, sleet, high winds and coastal flooding. By Friday morning ferry service was running again but on a trip-by-trip basis.
Trailer Gives Sneak Preview for Movie Chappaquiddick
A newly-released trailer gives the first look at Chappaquiddick, an upcoming movie about Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s infamous 1969 car crash on the Vineyard.
IGI Pilots Low-Cost Winter Produce Delivery
Island Grown Initiative will begin a produce delivery program at Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs this winter that aims to bring fresh, healthy food to residents at a low cost.
Spirit of the Vineyard Award Announced
Jean Lewellyn of Vineyard Haven is the recipient of this year’s Spirit of the Vineyard award.
Hospital Trustees Name New President, CEO
A health care administrator with 30 years of experience in academic medical centers and community hospitals has been named the new president and chief executive officer at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Vineyard Welcomes First Baby of the New Year
Jack Rossi made his arrival at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital at 6 p.m. on Monday — the first baby born on the Island in 2018. He is welcomed by his parents, Ellen and Ryan Rossi of West Tisbury.
Polar Plunge Participants Brave Arctic Chill to Benefit Veterans
It was an estimated not-so-balmy six degrees Monday morning when an extra-hardy group of 11 people took a polar plunge into Vineyard Sound to celebrate the New Year.
Christmas Bird Count Tallies Species
One immature bald eagle, five snowy owls, 22 great blue herons and a thick-billed murre. This was just part of the tally for the annual Christmas Bird Count.
