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 26, 2018
When Printing Is the Family Business, That’s All She Wrote
Dennis daRosa is at the wheel of the daRosa Corporation’s white van. It’s a cold winter day and he is making the rounds with customers.
Fishing Gear Deaths Tell Grave Tale for Right Whales
About 25 North Atlantic right whales gathered south of the Vineyard last week, marking an early-season sighting.
The Plight of Right Whales
It may already be too late to save the North Atlantic right whale, the state’s official marine mammal.
Big Blue Moon and Extreme Tides
Tides will be again extreme next week as the full moon, a Blue Moon, will be close.
On Chappy: Jan. 26
Next time you go out for a drive and you have a few spare moments, I have a suggestion for something for you to see.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 26
Here we are the end of January. We have had Arctic air, followed by fog and warm weather — and my dog is shedding like crazy. I don’t know, is this a good sign?
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Jan. 26
Last Saturday was a beautiful day to draw attention to our cause. Or should I say causes? So much needs repair.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 26
The weather was a bit more seasonable last weekend — almost spring like except for the strong wind on Saturday.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 26
Few individuals can alter the course of history but, there are some who can be credited with documenting it well.
Aquinnah Town Column: Jan. 26
Still no snow in the forecast, temperatures have been in the 40s and 50s. Torrential rain all day on Tuesday and sun on Wednesday. Only eight weeks till spring.
Studying Toni Morrison
Phil Weinstein has become a regular presence each fall, teaching classes on the great authors, from Melville to Tolstoy, Faulkner and Joyce.
Real Estate Transactions Jan. 15 to Jan. 21
Dominique Kelly purchased 191 West Tisbury Road in Edgartown from Bradford L. Holley and Aurora Lancia Holley for $1,296,000 on Jan. 16.
Land Bank Revenues: Jan. 19
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $179,405.22 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.
Caught in the Current, Looking for Dry Land
The salmon swim upstream, some smaller than others. Some in mid-current, some on the shallower sides.
Captain Osborn
If anyone in the fishing port of Edgartown should ask who knows most about the trade, many would answer, “Frank Osborn.”
Equal Respect
On Saturday, my friends and I decided to do our small part standing at Five Corners.
Town Pride
The days are getting longer and the first month of 2018 is almost a thing of the past.
Shakespeare for the Masses
Shakespeare for the Masses is back at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse for a winter fix with Measure for Measure, a choice inspired by the #metoo movement.
Filmmaking for a Better World
Dylan D’Haeze is a 14-year-old filmmaker on a mission. Already, at his young age, he has produced a series of documentaries called Kids Can Save the Planet.
Chickadee Party
Do you think black-capped chickadees are scarce this winter? If you do, you are not alone, as many feeder watchers across New England have recently reported fewer birds visiting their feeders.
Magic Moon
The night sky had it all this month. January’s lunar luck didn’t run out; in fact, it continues though the very last day of the month.
January Winds Down, and Gardening Prospects Rise
There is nothing like 40-degree days in January. This is especially true for us gardening types, when the temperatures correspond with the arrival of seeds.
Please Adopt Us
There is a six to seven year old female Plott Hound mix looking for a new forever home.
Yard Warms Up Winter With Some Serious Creative Fire
With two performances last weekend, two more coming up in March and April and workshops at Island schools, the Yard is in full winter swing.
Lieutenant Fast-Tracked for Chief in West Tisbury
It’s all but certain Lieut. Matt Mincone will serve as the next West Tisbury chief of police starting in April. The selectmen hosted a forum for him Wednesday night.
Bruno’s Looks to Hike Transfer Station Fees in Tisbury
Bruno’s Rolloff waste management company wants to increase its rates at the Tisbury transfer station, but the town selectmen asked for more information.
Edo Potter, Early Architect of Zoning, Leader in Conservation
The longtime Chappaquiddick resident and one of the earliest leaders in conservation on the Island, died Wednesday morning.
Selectmen Test Idea for Uniform Taxi Regulations
Oak Bluffs selectmen this week proposed new taxi regulations for the town, and suggested that all Vineyard towns adopt the same rules.
Court Clerk Upholds Order to Euthanize Dogs
A superior court clerk magistrate has upheld an order by the Oak Bluffs selectmen to humanely euthanize two pit bulls that attacked another dog.
Edgartown School Honor Roll
The Edgartown school has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year.
Elijah Dunn-Feiner Named to Academic Honors List
Elijah James Dunn-Feiner of Chilmark has been named to the fall 2017 academic honors list at Northfield Mount Hermon School.
Connor Downing Named to Dean’s List
Connor Downing of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Lehigh University.
Bradley Carroll Named to Dean’s List
Bradley Carroll of Chilmark has been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the College of William and Mary.
Tyson Araujo named to Dean’s List
Tyson Araujo of Vineyard Haven has been named to fall 2017 dean’s list at Nazareth College.
Ice Arena Has Its Grand Opening
The new Martha’s Vineyard Arena is now officially open. Saturday saw a formal ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by an open skate for all.
Ag Society Offers Grants
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society is accepting applications for its Agricultural Enhancement Program.
Edgartown Allows Saturday Scalloping
It’s been a banner year for bay scallops in Edgartown, with town selectmen voting this week to allow commercial scalloping on Saturdays through the end of the season.
Yellow House Bidders Drop From Two to One
Edgartown is one step closer to having a new steward for the Yellow House after one of two potential developers withdrew from the process Monday.
Encouraging Entrepreneurship on the Vineyard
The Island has many creative, entrepreneurial people trying to start or build their own businesses. New efforts are under way to support them.
Welcome, Ira
Leslie and Nicolas Guzman of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Ira James Guzman, born Jan. 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
WYOB? Ask Alexa
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School radio station (105.5 FM WYOB) began streaming on the internet on Jan. 9.
Women’s Association Forms
The recently-formed Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Association is a nonprofit group.
Wholesale Trade Show
A wholesale trade show will be held for Island business owners on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hobson DeLoura Scholarships
Applications are open for the Elmer Hobson DeLoura memorial scholarship program.
High School Diversity Series
The high school diversity series continues this month with Oak Bluffs author Skip Finley.
Police Chief Search Set to Begin in Tisbury
Tisbury is set to begin the process of searching for a new police chief, and as part of the search the town hopes to recruit candidates from on and off-Island.
Environmental Groups Sue Over Protection for Right Whales
Three environmental organizations went to court against the federal government last week.
From Bow Puppies to Strings Veterans, Vineyard’s Got Talent
More than 190 children performed at the annual strings concert on Thursday night, some for the first time, others seasoned veterans.
Announcing Amelie
Aline Leite and Matthew Rossi of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Amelie Elizabeth Rossi, born Jan. 16 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
