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
June 8, 2018
Girls Sweep Into Tennis Semi-Finals; Boys End Their Run
The girls’ tennis team proved that they belong in the division two playoffs Friday afternoon with a decisive 5-0 sweep of Scituate.
Ferry Island Home Goes Out Briefly
The ferry Island Home went out of service briefly late Friday morning but was back in service by early afternoon.
West Tisbury Holds Special Election June 14
West Tisbury will hold a special election to decide whether to change the town’s elected tax collector to an appointed treasurer/collector.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: June 8
Continued chilly. Lots of rain. Rivers of yellow pollen run to our storm drains.
Mending Fences at Trade Wind
The Trade Wind Fields Preserve in Oak Bluffs is many things to many people.
Class of 2018 Steps Into the Future
On Sunday, June 10, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2018 — a group of 146 seniors described as “kind,” “innovative,” and “well-rounded.”
Matthew Dix Is All in on the Farm; At Home, Work and Everywhere Else
In 1994, Matthew Dix and Rebecca Miller bought six acres in Chilmark and founded North Tabor Farm. Both have enough experience to know to pace themselves
Valedictorian Finds Strength and Community in the Word Yes
The student body president and senior class valedictorian both give a speech at the regional high school graduation. Rose Engler fills both those roles.
Land Bank Revenues: June 1
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $599,718 for the business week ending on Friday, June 1, 2018.
Real Estate Transactions: May 28 to June 3
Menemshovitz Realty Trust, purchased 8 Snail Road in Chilmark from Snail Road, LLC and David M. Schulte for $15,000,000 on June 1.
When a Shark at Home Is a Good Thing
At 6 feet, 6 inches, and 230 pounds, Sharks pitcher and Oak Bluffs native James Sashin has quite an appetite. But parents Howie and Cheryll make sure that he never goes hungry.
Senior Tennis Duo Looks to Win Fourth State Championship
After every point, regional high school seniors and tennis doubles partners Kat Roberts and Lizzie Williamson touch rackets and give each other a high-five.
West Tisbury Town Column: June 8
Well it is getting busier by the day. Linda Alley, also known as the jelly queen, reports that the Farmer’s Market will begin their 43rd summer season.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: June 8
One of the distinct advantages of living in Oak Bluffs is that we have several options for ferry service in addition to the Steamship Authority.
On Chappy: June 8
Time is flying by. The eighth grade graduation is next Friday, June 15.
Edgartown Town Column: June 8
It is Monday night and the sky was open all day. It was like an October day and yes the heat was on in the house. It looks like it is going to be an interesting month.
Creative Living Nominations
The Permanent Endowment is accepting nominations for the 2018 Creative Living Award.
Shellfish Program
Current and prospective shellfish farmers are invited to learn more about federal assistance programs.
Aquinnah Town Column: June 8
Rhododendrons are gorgeous in full bloom, as are the beach plum bushes. Striped bass are in but the squid are yet to appear.
Bradley Carroll Graduates
Bradley Carroll of Chilmark graduated from William & Mary with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Chilmark Town Column: June 8
Perched on a hillside in Menemsha is the watch room. Radios are monitored on various channels including channel 16 which is used for distress, safety and calling by those qualified to verbally assist in what can be stressful situations.
Mail Call
The rural free delivery of mail throughout the United States is far too old an institution to arouse any particular comment.
Right the Wrong
I am dismayed to see how the land bank commission is desecrating one of our town’s most treasured resources.
Lingering Questions
The fourth annual Environmental Film Festival took place over Memorial Day Weekend.
Safety, Common Sense
The present plan for the shared use path was created in 2008 and published in 2009.
White House Wall
If we build a wall around the White House, will Mexico pay for it?
Under the Sea and Around the World
When Margot Datz began painting the walls of the children’s room at the Edgartown Public Library last fall, she expected the work to take three or four months at most.
Lari Rega Graduates
Lari Rega of Edgartown graduated with honors from the University of Rhode Island with a master’s degree in library and information sciences.
Theatre Comeback, Image by Image
A Tale of Two Theaters tells the story of the renovation of the Capawock and Strand theatres.
A Painter Who Farms
On June 9 the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival will host a screening of A Painter Who Farms.
West Tisbury Farmers’ Market Begins
Vineyarders it’s time to get your greens on.
At the Bridge Table: June 8
Could Scottish bridge compete with the country’s people and places? It was a tall order.
Sense of Wonder Art Show
The Sense of Wonder Spring Art Show and Benefit will be on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16.
Star of Bethlehem is Fleeting Floral Feast
Mother Nature has put on quite a star show in the last few weeks.
Great Egret Nesting Colonies
Great egrets seem to be spread across the Vineyard, as they can regularly be found feeding in shallow water and salt marshes across the Island.
Please Adopt Us
Three very young feral kittens recently arrived at the shelter.
Stop to Smell the Irises
Once again, last weekend was hot and humid bringing up claims of “I hate summer” on the job sites.
Welcome, Elia
Kate Dougherty and Derek Bergeron of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Elia Maxine Bergeron, born June 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Vineyard Teams Roll Through Early Playoff Rounds
Girls’ lacrosse, boys’ and girls’ tennis all breezed through their first match-ups in early playoff rounds. Later in the week the lacrosse team lost.
At the Laundromat
I don’t mind going to the laundromat. It’s surprisingly pleasant.
IGI Director Honored With College Award
Rebecca Haag of Chilmark was honored last weekend with the Wells College Alumnae Award.
Hospital Hires Primary Care Doctors
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital announced this week that it will hire three new primary care doctors, including a pediatrician and two family practitioners.
Crescent Moon, Venus and Mercury
A thin crescent moon appears close to the western horizon on Thursday night, just after sunset. The moon is under the bright planet Venus. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Gemini. With a little more effort you may spot the planet Mercury just to the right of the moon. A clear unobscured view of…
Hospital CEO Hears Concerns, Pledges Open Door Policy
Navigating issues from long-term care for seniors to abortion, Denise Schepici held a wide-ranging conversation with about Islanders Tuesday evening.
Passengers Briefly Trapped in Ferry Elevator
Seven passengers were briefly trapped in an elevator about the ferry Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday.
Two Aquinnah Families Land Affordable Homes
Taylor and Sarah Ives, and James and Nancy Benoit won the right to buy affordable homes in a lottery held by the Aquinnah selectmen Tuesday.
Emma Forbes Graduates
Emma Kathryn Forbes received her doctorate of physical therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester.
High School Takes Up Chronic Absenteeism
With chronic absenteeism an ongoing problem at the regional high school, principal Sara Dingledy presented the district school committee with a revised attendance policy Monday.
Steamship Authority Hires Communication Director
Cape Cod Times reporter Sean F. Driscoll has been hired as communications director for the Steamship Authority, the boat line announced.
Aquinnah Speeds Through Special Town Meeting
Aquinnah voters Tuesday night approved $35,000 in school spending during a lightning-fast special town meeting.
Art of the Hike Invites Everyone Outdoors
Nature’s bounty captured by 22 Vineyard photographers took center stage at Featherstone Center for the Arts on Saturday for the TrailsMV app art reception.
Cape Wind Weather Tower to Come Down
As Vineyard Wind moves forward with negotiations to build a wind farm south of the Vineyard, the last symbol of Cape Wind may soon come down.
Voter Registration Drive
All six Island libraries will participate in a voter registration drive on Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cross-Island Hike Is Good for Heart and Soul
On Saturday nearly 120 people gathered for the cross-Island hike, a journey of 17 miles that began at Menemsha and ended at Blackwater Pond.
Former Obama Vacation Home Is Sold
The Chilmark home rented by President Obama and his family for a 2013 family vacation sold June 1 for $15 million.
Looking to the Future, Buoyed By a Can-Do Spirit
Thank you all so much for being here and taking part in this celebration with us and for all of your support, in one way or another, over our high school days here at the charter school.
High School Teams Prepare for Win or Go Home Time
Boys and girls tennis and girls lacrosse head to post-season play this week. Girls tennis aims for a fourth state championship, but faces tough competition.
Charter School Celebrates Class of 2018
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School welcomed its 18th graduating class during a commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
Screen Time With the Notorious RBG
Local law firm Reynolds, Rappaport, Kaplan & Hackney, LLC recently hosted a screening at the film center of RBG, a documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
For Postmaster Paul Leonard It Has Always Been Priority Service
On Friday, June 1 Paul Leonard retired after 25 years as the Oak Bluffs postmaster. He began his career in Vineyard Haven 35 years ago.
Everyone Wins at Sharks Opening Night Game
On a perfect evening, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks opened up their season with an 8-1 victory over the North Shore Navigators.
