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
May 25, 2018
High School Students Lauded at Honors Night
The list of awards given to high school students at the honors night ceremony held Thursday, May 24.
Hiking the Past, Carrying a Heavy Weight
He was in his fifties by now, and after years of deliberation he decided it was time.
Getting a Sense of the Great Outdoors
I smelled adventure. To me, the scent of pine needles warming in the sun is the smell of adventure awaiting.
Tick-Borne Illness Prevention Project Makes Headway
The county will take over the tick-borne illness prevention program led by Island biologist Richard Johnson.
Lilacs and Remembrance
Two teenage girls sat cross legged on a sidewalk in Edgartown the other day, their faces turned up to the sun.
Front Row Seat to the Natural World
The hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit Martha’s Vineyard every year might think first of the crowded town centers, the busy summertime shops and restaurants, and the quirks and comforts of their various rental properties.
Sheriff’s Meadow Launches New Trails App
A free smartphone app called TrailsMV that maps 200 miles of Island trails will be available June 2.
Land Bank Revenues: May 18
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $162,910 for the business week ending on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Not Afraid to Embrace a Few Germs
I was with a group of people recently, mostly younger which is usually the case now that I have turned 90.
Driving Away the New Car Blues
I was standing at the corner of the ticket office by the taxi stand, watching the ferry unload.
Trail at Trade Wind
On Sunday morning I walked with a bunch of mostly Oak Bluffs residents and their dogs, led by a member of the Oak Bluffs land bank advisory committee, Ewell Hopkins, to see what the land bank is doing to protect the Trade Wind Fields Preserve.
Paradise Lost
I encourage people to visit Trade Wind Fields Preserve, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank property on County Road in Oak Bluffs, this holiday weekend.
Too Big to Fix
According to the SSA email on May 7: “During its 1:15 p.m. trip from Vineyard Haven to Woods Hole today, one of the M/V Martha’s Vineyard’s generators briefly lost power.
Trout Talk
The following was sent to Nelson Sigelman about his recent commentary in the Gazette.
Vineyard Trust Presents The Carnegie, a Must-See Museum
The Carnegie, the newly rebranded name for the old Carnegie Library on North Water street in Edgartown, is set for a grand reopening next month.
Gazette Launches New Summer Publication
The Vineyard Gazette Media Group has launched the 2018 Martha’s Vineyard Island Guide, a glossy new publication in time for the summer season.
Island Book Art Winners
The winning sixth grade artists are Caroline Bettencourt, Andressa Da Trindade, Alissa Habekost, Clare Mone, Katie Ogden, and Nikeya Tankard.
Praise for Charter School
On June 3, our son Keith Chatinover will graduate from the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.
Final Bow
I want to thank everyone involved in the Minnesinger spring shows and 50th reunion concerts: Former director Bob Nute, the reunion committee, especially Esther Teves, Nancy Rogers, Hannah Marlin, Leandra Seward, Bill Smith, the Minnesinger parents’ group, former Minnesinger parents, Annemarie Reid, Maria Sercander, Marci Nichols, alumni instrumentalists Shauna Nute, Oliver Hughes, Dorian Lopes, Molly…
Pink Squid Fishing Tournament
The Pink Squid Yacht Club is once again hosting a June fishing tournament on the Island.
Senior Fitness Day
The YMCA is holding a National Senior Health and Fitness Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 31.
Seasonal Shift
Memorial Day slips in with a sweetness of the new season and a return of memories.
Addressing Elder Abuse
The Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank is hosting community events addressing elder abuse.
Real Estate Transactions: May 14 to May 20
Deborah A. Hall, trustee, purchased 12 Oyster Pond Road in Edgartown from Valley House LLC for $2,275,000 on May 17.
Chilmark Town Column: May 25
On May 21 the Island witnessed the first annual MVRHS community service Give Back Day.
West Tisbury Town Column: May 25
Well, the long holiday weekend begins Friday and many people will be coming to town to spend the weekend.
Ag Society Grants
The Agricultural Enhancement Program of the MV Agricultural Society recently awarded grants to four local farms.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 25
Out comes the red, white and blue, my photos of Ed Colligan and the small flag we were all given at his celebration of life, and our deep respect for all who have served.
Moon, Saturn and Jupiter
The brightest planet in the eastern sky, Jupiter appears close to the gibbous moon on Monday night.
On Chappy: May 25
The Chappy ferry will begin operating on the summer schedule beginning on the Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend.
Hospital or Art Museum? On the Vineyard It’s Both
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has assembled a permanent art collection of close to 700 works, by some 200 contemporary artists with ties to the Island.
Have Faith as the Ritz Gets Religion
On Sunday nights brothers Sean and Griffin McMahon present the Dirty Gospel at the Ritz.
Folk Fest
A cast of musical Islanders is bringing the spirit of Peter, Paul and Mary to the Island on May 27.
In Tune With Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is here, the ferries are full, the shops open, and the streets crowded.
Town Leaders Eye Summer Spruce-Up for Menemsha
Rotted pilings, electrical wires and missing signs were a few of the items pointed out by town leaders during their spring tour of Menemsha harbor.
Awash in Buttercups, Planting Leeks
I swear, I’ll never complain about Mother Nature again.
Aquinnah Town Column: May 25
Aquinnah is at last warming up from a cold and dreary winter. April showers brought bright greens in abundance all across town.
Edgartown Town Column: May 25
Monday, Monday, can’t trust that day, as the song lyrics go. However, this past Monday was a beautiful day and I hope that we might see more spring and sun.
Migration Melody
On May 20, I visited the Pumping Station and migratory birds were plentiful.
Sounding a Note of Coltsfoot Caution
Buy cough syrup. That is the advice I would give to someone considering using coltsfoot for a respiratory remedy.
Tisbury Selectmen Address Damaged Harbor Moorings
Tisbury selectmen granted the harbor master’s request for an additional $25,000 to inspect, repair, or replace 30 town moorings.
Please Adopt Us
We have a lovely three year-old black Portuguese water dog here at the shelter.
Vineyard Wind Lands Key State Bid for Energy Contract
In a major step for the only Island-based partnership in the race to develop offshore wind, Vineyard Wind won the right this week to negotiate a 20-year state contract to build an 800-megawatt wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard.
Welcome, Kayden
Melissa Boyd of Edgartown announces the birth of a son, Kayden Michael Boyd, born May 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Famed Nantucket Football Coach Vito Capizzo Dies at 78
Legendary Nantucket football coach Vito Capizzo, who led the Whalers in decades of Island Cup rivalry games against the Vineyard, died May 17. He was 78.
Community Services Opens New Clinic
In a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon, Martha’s Vineyard Community Services opened a new space to house its Island Intervention Center.
With Shorebirds Nesting, Over-Sand Vehicle Closures Begin
Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge and other barrier beaches will be closed to over-sand vehicles starting next week.
Ava Arrives
Nancy and Timothy Merriman of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Elizabeth Merriman, born May 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello, Edward
Sara and William Barrington of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Edward MacKinstry Barrington, born May 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Remi
Stephanie and Christopher Priore of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Remi James Priore, born May 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing Yasmin
Rossana and Fabio DeOliveira of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Yasmin Sobral DeOliveira, born May 14 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
New Children’s Book Takes Flight With Help of Local Osprey
Rob Bierregaard’s first children’s book inhabits a world he is both familiar with and passionate about. Belle’s Journey: An Osprey Takes Flight tells the story of a real-life young osprey finding her wings and traveling the world.
Holding Hands With History at the Lambert’s Cove Inn
The Lambert’s Cove Inn has been purchased once again, and according to all reports will be the repository of the new owner’s hopes and dreams.
High School Students Trade Classes for Community Service
On Monday, as part of the first ever Islanders Give Back Day, the entire Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School student body fanned out across the Island to spend the day helping the community.
On Schedule, On Time
I waited all day and night but when they said it was the dolphins, I said I didn’t understand.
Revisiting the Vineyard’s Distant Past at Tower Hill
Edgartown cemetery commissioner Elizabeth Villard led a three-year gravestone restoration effort.
Grace Church Honored as African American Heritage Trail Site
On Sunday Grace Church became the 28th site on the African American Heritage Trail.
Beach Road Set for Major Improvements
The state Department of Transportation has finalized a $5.2 million renovation plan for the coastal roadway that runs along the Vineyard Haven waterfront.
Ferry Katama Goes Out Briefly for Minor Repairs
The freight ferry went out for repairs in Woods Hole Saturday afternoon and later returned to service.
Bearing Witness After School Shooting in Texas
A small group gathered at Five Corners Friday to mourn the school shooting in Santa Fe, Tex.
Chilmark Selectmen Air Concerns About Oak Bluffs Health Plan
Chilmark selectmen are voicing concerns about a new health insurance opt-out program for Oak Bluffs town employees.
New Program Offers Safe Rides After Prom
The junior prom will be held at the Winnetu hotel this weekend, and this year a new program seeks to offer students safe rides after the dance ends.
