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
September 21, 2018
Harvest Moon
Tomorrow night, at 9:54 p.m. autumn arrives without much fanfare. For many of us, the arrival of the Harvest Moon, the first full moon of autumn says it plenty on Tuesday night. When that full moon rises over Chappaquiddick in the east, the message is clear enough that we are in for a seasonal change.…
Chappy Town Column: Sept. 21
The autumnal equinox will occur at 9:54 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.
At Capacity
How many visitors are too many?
Farewell to a Friend
When it came to Ed Jerome: No one on Martha’s Vineyard ever had an unkind word to say about him.
Bane or Boon? With Parking Tickets It’s A Matter of Perspective
Parking tickets brought nearly $230,000 to Island towns in fiscal year 2018 according to data.
Successful Second Season for Island Grown’s Mobile Market
The Mobile Market makes its last stop of the season on Oct. 14, after a successful second season.
Land Bank Revenues: Sept. 14
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $325,317 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.
Bait Barrel Respect
Fish only in the bait barrel labeled fish only.
Tivoli Day Thrives
Tivoli Day has turned into what the late Ed Coogan and Mike Wild envisioned.
More Cars Equals Less Island Charm
News that the Steamship Authority carried a record number of vehicles may be welcome news to management but not to everyone else.
The Wind That Shook the World
Swept by a hurricane, Martha’s Vineyard presented a scene of disaster on Wednesday night.
Children’s Memorial Gives Light to Dark Memories
On the Vineyard a sense of healing envelops you. The place that embodies this spirit most of all is the Edgartown Lighthouse Children’s Memorial.
Children’s Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance
The Ceremony of Remembrance takes place at the Edgartown Lighthouse and begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival
Beertakes center stage on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival.
Island Elderly Housing Hosts Art Show
The Island Elderly Housing will hold an art show fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 22 from noon to 6 p.m.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
The Film Society in Vineyard Haven is hosting its annual Manhattan Short Film Festival from Sept. 27 through Sept. 30.
First Derby Grand Slam Goes to a Fourth Grader
Aubrey Warburton, a fourth-grader at the Oak Bluffs school, has been fishing since she was five. When talking with the Gazette this week, she wore a “Girls Kick Bass” sweatshirt.
Wondrous Willet
Solitary sandpipers are one of this week’s highlights. The other intriguing shorebird is the western willet.
Thunder, Feel the Thunder
In the first several decades of my life, I was fearless when it came to thunder and lightning.
Nonprofit Leaders Get a Boost
Nine Island nonprofit organizations selected for a program in nonprofit leadership from the Martha’s Vineyard Donors Collaborative.
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 11 to Sept. 17
Daniel Hadden purchased 45 Old Oklahoma Way in Vineyard Haven from Douglas K. Sheff for $1,247,000 on Sept. 14.
Announcing Isla
Justine and Keegan Begley of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Isla Rose Begley, born on Sept. 17.
Steven Arrives
Taylor Buckley and Steven Handy of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Steven Edward Handy, born on Sept. 12.
Falling for Proust
A six-part Marcel Proust series begins on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Abigail Randa Weds Finn Briggs
Finn Briggs and Abigail Randa were married on August 25 at the Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vt.
Debut Playwright Is Seasoned Storyteller
The Room Where I Was Held, the first play by journalist David Zax opens tonight at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
A Patient Practitioner of Pointilism
Jack Ryan works at the West Tisbury post office by day. But by night, the artist spends hours on his detailed drawings.
Federal Judge Finds Farm Neck Exempt From Overtime Pay Laws
A federal judge ruled this week that the Farm Neck Golf Club is not required to pay its employees overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Bug Sauce
If you are keen on consumption, collecting pill bugs is not difficult.
Turf vs. Grass Question for High School Playing Fields Still Unsettled
Ongoing debate over whether to install artificial turf athletic fields or grass fields at the regional high school dominated the district committee meeting Monday evening.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 21
The ducks and geese have begun their trek southward.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 21
I want to thank all of you who have been so kind to me while my dogs were sick.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Sept. 21
The recent passing of Adrienne Maddox Hayling, of East Chop and Trenton, N.J, signals the end of an era in Oak Bluffs that began in the 1950’s.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 21
This week, the weather has been the best.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 21
If you have an opportunity to chat with a student, please do.
Aquinnah Town Column: Sept. 21
A few effects of Hurricane Florence arrived on Tuesday with torrential rains throughout the day.
Drainage Problems at Hillside Village Prompt Complaints
Tisbury selectmen this week vowed to take both short and long-term steps to correct drainage problems near the elderly housing complex.
Town Makes an Offer on Beetlebung Farm
Chilmark selectmen submitted a bid to buy Beetlebung Farm on Friday following an executive session Thursday night.
Longtime Derby Leader Ed Jerome Dies
Derby fishermen, friends and family members mourned the loss of Ed Jerome, longtime president of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
In Second Round, Bids for Oak Bluffs Town Hall Stay High
For the second time in three months, bids to build a new town hall in Oak Bluffs have come in well above available funds, leaving town leaders scrambling for a solution.
Santander Bank Agrees to Replace Roof Tiles on Stone Building
The historic stone bank in Vineyard Haven is expected to get its clay tiles back. Santander bank has agreed to replace the roof tiles.
On Night for Laughter, Trip Barnes Receives Creative Living Award
In a rollicking, funny and poignant event, the Agricultural Hall was transformed into the Clarence A. (Trip) Barnes porch and stage on Monday night.
Summer Fling With Solitude Reveals a Life Heavy With History
The old writer’s cabin on a hill in Menemsha included a few caveats: there was no running water, no bathroom and no furniture.
Experts Map Strategy to Improve Health Education in Schools
Islandwide collaboration is crucial to improve health education and mental health support at Vineyard public schools, experts from Georgetown University Hospital told school leaders last week.
Tower of History: Stone Church Readies for a Facelift
Trustees for the United Methodist Church in Vineyard Haven plan to restore the interior structure of the church tower, including its nearly century-old clock and brass bell.
Black Sea Bass Are Large and Plentiful at Kids Derby Day
For one morning each year the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority wharf is open to fishing for the kids derby. Gates opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 8 a.m., and the fish were hungry.
Airport Commission Votes to Expand Business Park
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission voted Thursday to take the first steps toward opening up nine additional acres for development in the business park.
Police Chief Credits Quick Response for Saving a Life in Edgartown
Police chief Bruce McNamee said good samaritans, police officers, firefighters and paramedics saved a man’s life after a medical emergency caused him to crash his car Friday morning.
New Kid on the Block, Fish House Casts a Wide Net
It was a busy first summer for The Fish House, the retail market that opened at the airport in mid-July, with over 200 pounds of fish crossing the counter each day.
High School Investigates Possible Hazing Incident
The regional high school is investigating a possible hazing incident involving the girls’ field hockey team, the school principal confirmed this week.
