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
May 18, 2018
Bid for Oak Bluffs Town Hall Comes in High
A sole bid for the new town hall came in substantially higher than the money appropriated for the project.
Board Recommends Suspension for Vineyard Prosecutor
A state board that investigates complaints against attorneys is recommending a one-month suspension for Laura Marshard, after a finding that she abused her prosecutorial power.
Masters Swim Team Kudos
Rainy Goodale and Jonathan Chatinover represented the Martha’s Vineyard Masters swim team at the spring national championship.
Student Give Back Day
On the morning of Monday, May 21, several hundred Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students will take part in an Islandwide community service day.
Gold Medal for All-Island Junior High Band
The All Island Junior High Band, consisting of seventh and eighth grade band students from across the Island, received a gold medal.
Aquinnah Officially Turns 20, But Gay Head Name Endures
Just over 20 years ago this week, the Island’s smallest town voted to rebrand itself from Gay Head to Aquinnah, the area’s original Native American name.
And Many More
On Monday, the Vineyard Gazette had a birthday, and on Tuesday it celebrated by inviting readers in.
Aging Radio System Hampers Emergency Responders
An outmoded and poorly integrated radio system Islandwide has become a critical point of failure for emergency responders, but the path to an upgrade has been strewn with challenges.
Amid Turmoil, SSA Port Captain Resigns
The Steamship Authority port captain has resigned, boat line general manager Robert Davis confirmed Thursday.
Many New Roles Await Doctor Yukevich
Physician, actor and writer Dr. Gerald Yukevich retires in September after 12 years as a primary care doctor at Vineyard Medical Care.
Vineyard Montessori Scholarship Program
Vineyard Montessori School is offering Rising Star Scholarships for students entering seventh grade.
Land Bank Revenues: May 11
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $208,374.42 for the business week ending on Friday, May 11, 2018.
Dr. Jeremy Benstein Talk
On Saturday, May 19, Dr. Jeremy Benstein will give a talk at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center.
County Commission Appoints Airport Members
The Dukes County Commission appointed three airport commissioners and approved more than $1 million in airport borrowing this week.
Do Not Wave Goodbye to the Bluffs
The report that parts of East Chop Drive have been deemed unsafe is sad news.
Turning Life’s Curveballs Into Art
When Jenny Allen performs this weekend at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, she’s bringing her acclaimed one-woman show full circle to its original stage.
Picture This
What of the Vineyard as it lived and breathed had its being on the Gazette’s natal day, one hundred years ago, May 14?
Music to the Ears
My godfather Ben Moore died last week at his home in West Tisbury.
Trade Wind Lament
Build the Wall, Build the Fence, To keep them out.
Lasting Legacies
The town of West Tisbury and the West Tisbury library community lost two great members this past week.
Island Children March to the Sea
On Friday, May 25 children at grammar schools around the Island will take part in March to the Sea rituals.
Saving the Environment, One Film at a Time
Four years ago Richard Paradise programmed his first Environmental Film Festival on the Vineyard.
Grant Pertile Named to Dean’s List
Grant Pertile of Edgartown was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Bryant University.
Matt Gebo Officially Promoted to Sergeant
West Tisbury police officer Matt Gebo was officially promoted to sergeant last week.
Real Estate Transactions: May 7 to May 13
Steven and Jennifer Goldstein purchased 8 Rockrose Path and Cygnet beach lot in Chilmark from Cynthia H. Livingston for $1,540,000 on May 11.
High School Activist of the Year
Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter school senior Keith Chatinover has won the High School Activist Of The Year Award.
Aquinnah Town Column: May 18
The weather is improving with each passing day. Warmer temperatures, a few sunny days, and a few sprinkles interspersed to water the gardens. Biscuits is now open for your dining pleasure.
West Tisbury Town Column: May 18
The weekend weather was not the greatest with rain on Saturday, but with a decent day for mothers. The boat schedule changed on Saturday and the port of Oak Bluffs is now open. You can already feel the increased traffic on the roads in town. New visitors are here with more expected this weekend. The…
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 18
Some think the first sign of spring on Martha’s Vineyard is the sighting of the first snow drops. Others observe the beginning of spring by turning on the outdoor shower. My own personal harbinger of spring came mid-last week. I removed the first tick from my head.
On Chappy: May 18
“Many homeowners living in Massachusetts are unaware that the power lines delivering their electricity are privately owned rather than owned by Eversource.”
Tower Hill Cemetery Dedication
Celebrate the restoration of the 17th and 18th century gravestones at Tower Hill Cemetery on Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m.
Edgartown Town Column: May 18
I have been saying this past weekend that I hope we enjoyed our spring. It was so cold and damp. Mother’s Day was not a washout but it was chilly and it did not dampen the spirit of the kids and their moms. But now we are going to have rain and that will only…
High Spring in the Garden
Everything in garden world is bursting with new life. I hardly know where to begin.
Garlic Mustard, a Dastardly Intruder
Invasive garlic mustard has expanded its range and presence on the Vineyard.
Evening Planet
There is no mistaking Venus now high in the western sky after sunset.
Felix Neck Bird-A-Thon Reveals Absent Songbirds
We found 114 species during the annual Felix Neck Bird-a-thon, which was held over a 24-hour period.
Chilmark Town Column: May 18
Commencement is simply defined as a beginning or a start. In simple terms, a commencement ceremony marks that defining moment when a student emerges from academic adventure and into the professional world.
Sail MV Executive Director Will Retire
After nine years of providing fair winds for the nonprofit Sail Martha’s Vineyard, executive director Brock Callen has announced his retirement, the organization said.
Please Adopt Us
Two litters of kittens and their mothers were rescued from an abandoned home.
Man Wanted for Murder in Brazil Arrested on Island
A 47-year-old man wanted by international authorities in a murder-for-hire scheme in Brazil was arrested last week in Oak Bluffs, according to Oak Bluffs police.
Errors by School Administrators Force Special Town Meeting
Aquinnah will call a special town meeting next month to vote on funding requests left off the annual warrant due to an error by school administrators.
SSA Governors Unanimously Back Outside Review
Steamship Authority governors voted unanimously to immediately seek a top-to-bottom independent outside review of boat line operations.
Edgartown Appoints New Town Administrator
Oak Bluffs police officer James Hagerty has been named the new Edgartown town administrator after selectmen interviewed four candidates Tuesday afternoon.
Movie Chappaquiddick Brings Tourists
A new movie about the late Sen Ted Kennedy’s infamous Chappaquiddick accident has caused an uptick in tourist traffic to the small island off Edgartown.
Family Planning Art Show Comes to an End
This year’s Friends of Family Planning art show and sale, an anchor Memorial Day weekend event for some three decades, will be the last.
Edgartown Chief Prepares for First Vineyard Summer on the Job
Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee feels community policing is more than just getting to know the people in town.
Under Fire, SSA Meets Today on the Vineyard
Steamship Authority governors meet on the Vineyard today. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.
Cultural Grants Aid Restoration of Vanderhoop Homestead
Two state grants totaling $71,000 will go toward the restoration of the historic Vanderhoop Homestead in Aquinnah, town leaders learned late last week.
Reunion Concert Joins Minnesingers Past and Present
When the Minnesingers walked on stage Sunday the audience applauded. When the red curtain rose, alumni of all ages took the stage.
Islanders Favor Independent Audit of SSA
Reliable ferries. Better communication. An independent audit. These are the items the Steamship Authority needs to address urgently, according to a survey taken over the last week by people who use the boat line to travel to and from Martha’s Vineyard.
Schule Chapel Is Dedicated at Featherstone
A large crowd gathered Sunday for the dedication of a small chapel at Featherstone Center for the Arts. The chapel is a gift from the Rev. John Schule, retired pastor of the Federated Church.
Oak Bluffs School Honor Roll
The Oak Bluffs school has announced its second trimester honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year.
Ben Moore, Early Island Architect, Dies at 82
Ben Moore, one of the first architects to set up shop on the Vineyard and a champion of affordable housing, died on May 10 at his home in West Tisbury.
MV Concert Series Adds Two Performances to Summer Lineup
The Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series has added two new performances to its summer lineup: An Evening with Audra McDonald and the Robert Cray Band.
