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
March 30, 2018
Spring Superior Court Session Starts Monday
The spring sitting of the Dukes County Superior Court begins next Monday, with few criminal cases on the agenda.
For Ferry Woes, It’s Like Deja Vu All Over Again
The ferry Martha’s Vineyard gave a brief scare Saturday evening when a warning light cancelled the 5 p.m. trip from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven, but technicians were able to fix the issue, said Marc Hanover, the Vineyard representative on the Steamship Authority board of governors.
Oak Bluffs to Vote on Home Rule Petition to Ban Mopeds
On April 10, Oak Bluffs voters will decide whether to petition the Massachusetts legislature for special home rule legislation that would allow the town to ban mopeds rentals and leases in town.
Tisbury Tackles New School Decision at Town Meeting
After years of debate and planning on the future of the Tisbury school, the town will vote at annual town meeting on whether to fund a $46.6 million new school project.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hires Vineyarder to Lead Local Chapter
Nathan (Skip) Luce will be the local program coordinator for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and Islands program, helping to facilitate connections between adult mentors and Island children.
Marching for a Better World, Gratefully
February 14, 2018 was like any other Wednesday for me. After school, I went with my golden lab and my friend Isabella Youmans on a hike at Caroline Tuthill Preserve.
Keeping Score After a Score of Town Meetings
At annual town meetings in April and May, Martha’s Vineyard voters will take up the political arguments and questions that have steamed all winter like a pot of thick chowder.
Letting the Next Generation Lead
Fifty years ago I was in line in the cafeteria at Boston University. A radio played in the background, and I heard the stunning news: Dr. Martin Luther King had been shot on the balcony of a Memphis motel.
Timeline of the Ferry Fiasco
A look back at two weeks of ferry woes.
Climate Change Waits for No One
As we recover from our fourth major winter storm of 2018, it is hard not to look forward to the warmer weather ahead.
Big Grants for the Yard
The Yard, the Chilmark-based center dedicated to the art of dance, announced this week it has received a total of $980,000 in grants.
March Thaw
A red pickup hugs the white line.
Please Adopt Us
Joining Holly in our cat room is Thomas the teenager. He is a must see with his beautiful tabby and white markings.
Right Thing to Do
The Commonwealth’s MSBA approved 41.25 per cent funding for the proposed new Tisbury School.
Tick Awareness
I am writing on behalf of the boards of health of the six Island towns to remind everyone that ticks will be more active in the coming weeks and urge you take steps to protect against being bitten.
Help the Hangar
In April, residents of Edgartown will be asked to vote on a warrant article to reconstruct the historic Katama Airfield hangar.
Julie Fay Appointed to Hospital Board
Julie Fay, executive director of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, has been elected to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital board of trustees.
With Gratitude
We moved to Martha’s Vineyard in 1994 after one of our children had experienced years of debilitating health challenges.
Ferries Revisited
When the dust settles from the Great Ferry Fiasco of 2018 — and it needs to happen soon — the Steamship Authority has much to account for to its Island constituency, which has shown remarkable patience throughout the weeks-long ordeal.
Land Bank Revenues: March 23
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $237,995 for the business week ending on Friday, March 23, 2018.
On the Farm
The sale of Prospect Hill is one of perhaps no more than three, or maybe four, transfers on the highest eminence on the Vineyard in this century.
Real Estate Transactions: March 19 to March 25
Jinane Abounadi and Munther A. Dahleh purchased 7 Duarte Circle in Edgartown from Kimberly and Christopher Steigelman for $740,000 on March 23.
Announcing Theodora
Jocelyn Filley and Graham Houghton of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Theodora Redmond Houghton, born March 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
New Documentary Gets to the Roots of Heroin in The Trade
Matthew Heineman’s new documentary series on Showtime, The Trade, tells the story of the heroin epidemic in America, from the poppy growers in Mexico to addicts in Ohio.
On Chappy: March 30
The next Chappaquiddick Community Center potluck will be hosted by Leslie Floyd and Ken Bettencourt on Wednesday April 4.
Aquinnah Town Column: March 30
March will undoubtedly have to go out like a lamb as it certainly came in like a lion. More signs of spring are evident every day around Aquinnah.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 30
If this chilly weather keeps up my Easter bonnet is going to be a knitted Patriots watch cap with a pompom on top.
High School Job Fair
The second annual Island-wide job and volunteer fair will be held on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chilmark Town Column: March 30
Dianne Smith and Jane Slater set off for New Bedford between storms to enjoy a program of Celtic music for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.
Citizen Science at Felix Neck
Felix Neck is once again reaching out to ordinary folks for help with its Citizen Science program.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 30
Well the record book on March closes Saturday night and it has been one of the stormiest and colder months in recent record.
Soil Workshop
There will be a two-part soil health workshop on April 7 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
Easter Services Around the Island
Easter Services around the Island this weekend.
Sean and Siren
The West Tisbury Library is hosting a free concert on Saturday, March 31, featuring Siren Mayhew and Sean McMahon.
Imagined Gardens
PathwaysARTS presents the fifth annual Imagined Gardens and Landscapes evening on Friday, March 30.
Still Chilly
Spring is doing its very best but is off to a slow start. The sun, when it finally shows itself, is strong and warm but there seems to be a chilly wind most days.
Migration Tempo
Signs of spring are becoming more frequent, except for our weather.
It’s Raining Catshark Egg Cases
It looked like something the cat dragged in.
Oyster Talk Digs Into Tasty Tidbits of Farming the Sea
Oyster farming is no longer a promising trend but a vibrant reality and a million-dollar industry on the Vineyard, five members of the Island aquaculture community told a gathering at the Gazette newsroom Tuesday.
Mud Moon
Saturday we have a full moon, a blue moon.
Ferry Martha’s Vineyard Returns to Service as Holiday Weekend Approaches
The problem-plagued ferry Martha’s Vineyard was returned again to service Thursday morning, as Steamship Authority officials pieced together a plan to get travelers to and from the Vineyard for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Collapsed Bubble Complicates Merger Between Youth Tennis, Y
Although the collapse of Vineyard Youth Tennis’s bubble structure has added a new complication in the proposed merger between the organization and the YMCA both organizations said talks were ongoing.
Navigating Ferry Cancellations Is Hard Road for Cargo Deliveries
Business owners who rely on the ferry to transport cargo to and from the mainland have dealt with late and cancelled shipments that have cost them thousands of dollars.
Ferry Fiasco Continues With Two Ferries Out of Service Again
With a holiday weekend approaching, the Steamship Authority was scrambling Wednesday to provide reliable service in light of continuing mechanical problems that have sidelined the two main passenger ferries to the Vineyard.
Aquinnah Homeowner Claims Tenant Used Rental to Film Pornography
A woman who rented her Aquinnah house off-season is suing her former tenant and the company he worked for alleging property damage and emotional distress caused by commercial adult films shot at her residence.
Edgartown Extends Bay Scallop Season
Edgartown selectmen voted Monday to extend the bay scalloping season in Katama Bay for an additional two weeks to account for available scallops and lost fishing days because of the weather.
Center for Living Celebrates New Facility
After providing day services to seniors on the Island for more than 30 years, the Center For Living has a home of its own.
Curing the Curse of Winter, One Letter at a Time
This year February felt so long that one day when I was bemoaning the weather patterns I looked at a calendar and realized it was actually March 15.
Zion Arrives
Adenylda and Joao de Oliveira of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Zion Lima de Oliveira, born March 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello, Miguel
Olindrina Albuquerque and Carlos Camargo of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Miguel Pereira Camargo, born March 22 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Millie
Jeremie and Naomi Robinson of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Camilla Francesca Celeste Robinson, born March 21 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing Albert
Noel Hogan and CJ Metros of Aquinnah announce the birth of a son, Albert Joseph Metros, born March 21 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Isaac Arrives
Pamela Williams and Kevin Allen of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Isaac Louis Allen, born March 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Community Steps Up to Support Family That Always Gives Back
On Friday night the Portuguese American club was packed as Vineyarders turned out for a fundraiser for Jakob Burton-Sundman, who became partially paralyzed last December.
Ferry Woods Hole Cleared to Return to Service
Ferry service to and from the Vineyard has returned to some degree of normalcy as the Vineyard representative on the board of governors called for an independent review of communications and operations.
Islanders Join Day of Protest Against Gun Violence
There were more than 800 March for Our Lives demonstrations around the world Saturday, including one at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven. About 150 people turned out.
County Reopens Application Process for Airport Commission Seats
The Dukes County commission voted Thursday to reopen the application process for the three open seats on the airport commission.
Steamship Scrambles as Another Ferry Breaks Down
With two ferries sidelined with mechanical problems, the Steamship Authority will continue to operate through the weekend with just two freight boats, the Katama and the Sankaty, and the SeaStreak.
Taxi Metering Software Could Solve Cab Fare Flux
A new taxi meter software may be coming to West Tisbury. Selectmen discussed the proposed system at their meeting Wednesday evening during a public hearing on the issue.
