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
February 2, 2018
Historic Movie: Zeb Tilton, Last of the Schooner Men
A new short film shows rare scenes of Capt. Zeb Tilton in top hat and tails aboard his beloved cargo schooner Alice S. Wentworth.
Please Adopt Us
There is a female Plott Hound mix looking for a new forever home.
Land Bank Revenues: Jan. 26
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $137,080 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Blazing Her Path with Scottish Style
A quiet powerhouse who has had a varied life and career, it is not surprising to learn that Duncan MacDonald ran a radio show for the New York Times.
Inside Out
Four of six Island towns are dealing with the challenge of new leadership for their police departments.
Charter School Names New Director
Peter Steedman, principal of the Wareham Middle School, will be the new director at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.
Vineyard Montessori Eyes Major Expansion
Vineyard Montessori, long a presence on the Island as a preschool, has expanded in recent years into the lower grades. Now the school is ready to expand again, and next year will offer classes through eighth grade.
Exploring Depths of Right Whales’ Plight
There is no argument that the North Atlantic right whale is in dire straits.
Deer Harvest Is Up, Bolstering Work of Tick-Borne Illness Programs
Island hunters took nearly 800 deer during the 2017 deer hunting season, the highest harvest in at least 16 years, according to recently released state data.
Master Shipwright
From the Feb. 5, 1954 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Manuel Swartz Roberts’ famous boatbuilding shop, in Edgartown, is in the process of being sold.
Changing the World
A lot of people say kids cannot change the world but the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is doing it one bucket at a time.
Flu Season Hits Hard; Immunization Clinic Announced
Flu season is bad this year across the country and Island health care leaders are taking note, with an extra immunization clinic announced this week.
Easy Stuff
Over the years our school has been trying to save as much food as possible.
Stockings Full of Gratitude
Congratulations to the community. Once again you made Christmas possible for more than 300 children.
West Tisbury Town Column: Feb. 2
We have had a tough January this year with two snow storms that deposited a small amount of snow. The stretch of severe cold and wind slowed down the melting.
Selectmen Sign Off on Yellow House Plan
A Vineyard Haven contractor has been selected to lease and restore the old Yellow House in Edgartown after emerging as the winning bidder.
In Vineyard Skies: Planets
There is only one planet in our early evening sky.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 2
On this day in 1887, Punxsutawney, Pa., was made famous by a weather predicting rodent meteorologist named Phil.
Immigration Case Has Vineyard Ties
A Brazilian native who arrived on Martha’s Vineyard in 2000 on a tourist visa but never left is at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case that will clarify a clause in the federal immigration law concerning deportation.
Aquinnah Town Column: Feb. 2
Another wintry storm on Monday evening into Tuesday with less than two inches of snow in most places.
Edgartown Town Column: Feb. 2
I am listening to the wind blow outside and wonder what precipitation is going along with it.
Fligors Celebrate 60 Years
Carol and Dick were married on Feb. 6, 1958 in Naples, Fla.
On Chappy: Feb. 2
The next winter art workshop with the artist Elizabeth Whelan will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Feb. 2
Ella Wheeler Wilcox provides some context for our reflections on the past year and allows us to think ahead for what might be possible.
Muse MV
The Muse MV hosts an intuitive singing and songwriting workshop for ages 11 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 27.
Into the Muck of Mud Season
Mud season may have come early this year, or it could just be an episode of early mini-mud.
Great Horned Owls and Early Signs of Spring
Perhaps the most traditional harbinger of spring is when we first see robins.
Hope Springs Eternal in the Winter Garden
Tuesday’s snowstorm kept me indoors all day. I did not go to the market nor to the post office.
Interfaith Gathering
The interfaith community will present a program of music, song and meditations on Sat., Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. in the hospital chapel.
Hospital Names New Trustee
Christopher Scott of Edgartown is the newest member of the board of directors at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Schools Look to Strengthen Anti-Bias Policies
Island public schools are taking a hard look at policies protecting LGBTQ students through proposed changes to the anti-bias policy.
State of Beaches: Surfcasters Hear Reports at Annual Meeting
Beach access, erosion and the effects of climate change were all topics of discussion at the annual Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association banquet held Saturday in Edgartown.
Alchemy Restaurant Set to Change Hands
The popular restaurant and bar on Main street Edgartown, will soon be under new ownership. Owners Scott and Charlotte Caskey have an agreement to sell.
Students Earn Top Honors in Scholastic Art Contest
More than 30 Vineyard students were honored in this year’s Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Real Estate Transactions: Jan. 22 to Jan. 28
Janet Ferguson and David Sayre purchased 27 Hewing Field in Chilmark from Jeffrey A. Parker, trustee for $1,550,000 on Jan. 26.
Shiretown Meats Goes Up for Sale
Shiretown Meats, the popular, long-established butcher shop in Edgartown, is listed for sale with an Island real estate agency.
Diego Arrives
Alcione and Antonio da Silva of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Diego Marcos da Silva, born Jan. 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello, Joshua
Brittany and Adam Golding of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Joshua Thorn Golding, born Jan. 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Yellow House Bid Wins Committee Approval
A proposal from an Island contractor to redevelop the Yellow House was easily approved Monday by a town subcommittee.
Burns Night Supper Draws Scots of Every Tartan
Saturday’s Burns Nicht Supper at the Harbor View Hotel was one of the best attended in years, with close to 120 people turning out.
Amid Climate Turbulence, Wind Power Looms as Boon for Island
During the peak of the recent winter storm on Jan. 4, the electricity network that serves Cape Cod and the Islands faced a significant test.
High School Renovations Flagged as Top Priority
Renovations to the ailing physical facility at the regional high school are a priority, Vineyard schools superintendent Matthew D’Andrea said last week.
Living on the Mean Streets, Art Is Around Every Corner
In his basement office in Chilmark, Edward Grazda has stacks of boxes labeled by the places he’s photographed over an acclaimed career behind the lens of a Leica. Afghanistan. Peru. The American Southwest. New York city.
Halley Contreras Graduates
Halley D. Contreras of Oak Bluffs graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in nursing from DeSales University.
Abigail Smith Named to Dean’s List
Abigail Smith of Edgartown has been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at King’s College.
Curry College
Alison Daigle of Edgartown and Samantha Robinson of Vineyard Haven have been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Curry College.
Hanna Kim Named to Dean’s List
Hanna Kim of Edgartown has been named to high honors on the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire.
Alexandra Barlett Named to Dean’s List
Alexandra Barlett of Vineyard Haven has been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Lasell College.
Dean’s List at University of Vermont
Eva Faber of Edgartown and Katherine Reid of Vineyard Haven have been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Vermont.
Tisbury School Honor Roll
The Tisbury school has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 dean’s list.
Dean’s List at Stonehill College
Erin Hickey of Chilmark, Megan Hurley of Edgartown, Charlotte Potter of Vineyard Haven, and Emily deBettencourt of Oak Bluffs were named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Stonehill College.
Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College
Cana E. Courtney of Edgartown, Emma R. Yuen of Vineyard Haven, and Susanna M. van Rooyen of West Tisbury were all named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College.
Oak Bluffs School Honor Roll
The Oak Bluffs School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year.
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Honor Roll
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has announced the first quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year.
Elizabeth Lubin Named to Dean’s List
Elizabeth Lubin of Vineyard Haven was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Emerson College.
Order of the Gown at College of the South
Laura Noble Lane-Reticker of West Tisbury was inducted into the Order of the Gown at the University of the South.
Dean’s List at Emmanuel College
Sarah Thomas of Edgartown and Pearl Vercruysse of Chilmark have been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Emmanuel College.
