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 19, 2018
Sobering Statistics
For people suffering from addiction and seeking help, traveling to the mainland for detox can be a journey full of pitfalls.
Islanders Mourn, High School Responds Following Fatal Car Crash
Many were in mourning this week around the Vineyard after regional high school senior Jake Baird was killed last Friday in an early morning car accident in Chilmark.
Hinckley’s Lumber Yard Faces Financial Hard Times
H. N. Hinckley & Sons in Vineyard Haven could be sold at auction early next month if the owner is unable to resolve his financial problems.
Islanders Living With Disabilities Navigate Barriers
No one knows how many Islanders are living with disabilities. But disparate groups are now coming together in a new advocacy coalition.
Ice Arena Grand Opening
The Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena has been open for a few months now, following extensive renovations over the summer.
Chilmark Man Arraigned on Deer Jacking Charge
A Chilmark man was arraigned last week on charges related to improper deer hunting, including hunting at night and hunting from a vehicle.
Right Whales Take Center Stage at Tuesdays in the Newsroom Talk
Dr. Mark Baumgartner will be the featured speaker for Plight of the Right Whale, an upcoming Tuesdays in the Newsroom talk held at the Gazette office on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Cali Giglio Receives Pro Award at Vineyard Youth Tennis
Cali Giglio, age 13, received the pros award at the Vineyard Youth Tennis holiday party.
Levi Vanderhoop Wins Bank Photo Contest
Levi Vanderhoop will compete for a $5,000 grand prize in the American Bankers Association’s Lights, Camera, SAVE! Contest.
Land Bank Revenues: Jan. 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $1,077,960.50 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Jan. 19
Gloria Steinem was there. Germaine Greer was there. Betty Friedan was there. Bella Abzug in her signature hat was there.
Aquinnah Town Column: Jan. 19
People across the Vineyard are immensely saddened by the death of Jake Sequoia Baird on Jan. 12 in an automobile accident. He touched many lives in his 17 years. His many friends visit the site of the accident and have placed a cross by the roadside as well as flowers each day over the past…
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 19
On Sunday, Jan. 14, I embarked on what seemed like an ambitious expedition with my daughter, Bradley.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 19
The winter blahs have set in. We are less than two short months away from the start of Daylight Saving time and spring.
Tisbury Waterways Scholarships
Tisbury Waterways Inc., an Island environmental nonprofit advocacy group, has announced a new scholarship for Vineyard residents.
Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank Grants
The Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank Charitable Fund awarded eight grants totaling $12,680 to seven Island nonprofits.
Chappy Town Column: Jan. 19
Here is a wonderful activity to keep Chappaquiddickers from going stir crazy this winter.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 19
Just checked the temperature and it said 29 degrees feels like 13 degrees.
Real Estate Transactions Jan. 8 to Jan. 14
Harbor View Hotel Owner LLC purchased 131 North Water Street in Edgartown from Scout Harbor View Properties 1 LLC for $30,000,000 on Jan. 12.
Black-Headed Gull
The most unusual bird this week was the black-headed gull spotted by Jeff Bernier at the western end of Mattakessett Bay on Jan. 11.
Here Come the Slurpee Waves
Though January has just begun, the month has gifted us with a whole new vocabulary.
Cold, Cold Ground
It’s amazing that a 20 or 30 degree day seems downright warm.
Hunting Season Bounty Includes Time Alone
Regret mixed with relief as I retraced a brush-strewn path I had followed so many mornings and afternoons during the hunting season just ended on Martha’s Vineyard.
Tax Override
The upcoming Proposition 2 1/2 override is the second one asked for by the Oak Bluffs selectmen in the past two years.
Breaking the Rules
Well isn’t this a great way to start the new year. The executive secretary and the board of selectmen of the town of Aquinnah opted to break the rules and regulations that were put into place by the shellfish committee.
Trees Aloft
The article on trees in unlikely places stated that Robert Douglas had seen only one other vessel carrying a tree aloft at Christmas.
Gazette Chronicle: Devil’s Bridge
On Jan. 18, 1884, the steamer City of Columbus was wrecked on the Devil’s Bridge at Gay Head.
Going Back to the Mean Streets of New York City
Photographer Edward Grazda gives a talk on Friday night at Pathways about his new book, Mean Streets NYC 1970-1985.
Yard Begins its Winter Programming
The winter is about to get a lot warmer, or at least a lot more creative, as the Yard began its winter series this weekend.
Mira the Wonderful
Mira is a facinating variable star. For most of the year, it is too faint to see.
Women’s March
This weekend, all across the world, women’s marches will be held to both honor the anniversary of last year’s march and to keep the movement going.
Please Adopt Us
Good news, an angel came and found our elderly orange male cat Petey.
Florida Psychic Ordered to Repay $3.5 Million to Elderly Vineyard Woman
A federal judge this week ordered a south Florida woman to repay more than $3.5 million to an elderly Martha’s Vineyard woman who was bilked for psychic services over a period of seven years.
Town Takes Fresh Tack at Katama Airfield
A long-planned replacement of the World War II-era airplane hangar at the Katama Airfield is slated to come before Edgartown voters in the spring.
Jean Lewellyn Honored for Outstanding Volunteerism
More than 50 people gathered at the Federated Church in Edgartown Wednesday morning to honor Jean Lewellyn of Vineyard Haven with the Spirit of the Vineyard award.
Selectmen Approve Utility Pole, Make Appointments
Edgartown selectmen approved a new utility pole and made appointments at a brief meeting Tuesday.
Nathaniel Arrives
Lena Parrish Lorenzi and Maicon Lorenzi of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Nathaniel Anderson Lorenzi, born Jan. 14.
Hello, Jaylen
Heather and David Solá of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Jaylen Scarlet Solá, born Jan. 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Josie
Andrea and Jack McGroarty of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Josie Jane McGroarty, born Jan. 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Boatline General Manager Apologizes for Website Crash
Bob Davis publicly apologized Tuesday for last week’s crash of the Steamship Authority online reservation system on the first day of 2018 bookings.
Island Mourns in Aftermath of Fatal Car Accident
On Saturday, the day after Jake Baird, a senior at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, died in a car accident, a large group of friends, teachers and mentors gathered at Alex’s Place to remember him.
High School Student Dies in Car Crash
Jake Baird died Friday morning from injuries sustained in a single-car accident. Two other students who were passengers were injured in the crash.
Cruising Through History With Capt. Bob Douglas
A convivial crowd filled the Black Dog Tavern Wednesday night for the first in this season’s Sail Martha’s Vineyard dinner lectures. Capt. Bob Douglas was the man at the microphone.
