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
October 5, 2018
Evening Planet Jupiter
The bright planet fairly high in the southwestern sky this month is Jupiter.
Beyond MCAS
Every year, communities across Massachusetts get a complicated school report card that purports to measure their success. The MCAS scores are anxiously awaited.
Island Fishermen Hail Strict New Limits to Save North Atlantic Herring
The New England Fishery Management Council voted last week to limit both the scope and size of the commercial herring catch for the next three years.
Dispatch System Grant
A $1.5 million state grant announced this week will go to the Dukes County sheriff.
Summer Study Tells the Story: Lone Star Tick Threat Is Growing
A post-summer report says tick populations are up, especially the newest species of disease-carrying arachnid to invade Martha’s Vineyard: the lone star tick.
Land Bank Revenues: Sept. 28
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $405,390.76 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.
Announcing Everett
Emily and Eric Anderson of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Everett Jones Root Anderson, born on Oct. 2.
Hello Leonora
Melanie Devaney-Reid and Evan Reid of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Leonora Jane Reid, born on Oct. 2.
A True Island Treasure
Jimmy Morgan died this week. Another Island treasure who was so much more than the sum of his parts has left us.
Volunteers for America
Volunteers are an integral element in the election process. My effort was appreciated and I look forward to further voter interaction.
Believing Doesn’t Matter
When it comes to sexual assault, victims and their advocates have been battling the misconception that victims are not to be believed, that they are liars.
It’s Derby Season
Derby season means shifting priorities – for all of us.
Weighing In!
Fish and more fish! That was the burden of the report from derby headquarters on Saturday noon.
Tuck in Your Socks, Lone Star Ticks Are Here
Lone star tick nymphs and adults are spreading and increasing in numbers, data from the MV Tick Programs 2018 yard surveys shows.
Last Call at Lola’s Dances to the Tune of Inclusivity
Between 400 and 500 revelers boogied big time on Friday during a farewell to legendary Lola’s restaurant.
Airport Chairman Responds
Garri Saganenko’s Sept. 27 letter to the Gazette seems to express the wish that we build a wall around the Island.
High Schoolers Invited to Compete for Bower Family Prize
Harvard Business School professor Joseph Bower is offering a $1,000 prize to a student with the best ideas for how to approach the housing problem.
Small in Stature, Huge in Spirit: the Bonsai Club
Every third Tuesday of the month, the Martha’s Vineyard Bonsai Club, a group as varied and ageless as the tiny junipers, jades and jasmines in their possession, gathers.
Gay Head 10K Is Sight for Sore Feet
The Gay Head 10K is this weekend.
Art of Chocolate Festival at Featherstone
Featherstone Center of the Arts holds their 15th annual Art of Chocolate festival this weekend.
New Ownership at Rainy Day Looks to Keep Tradition Going
Rainy Day, the year-round gift shop in Vineyard Haven, changed hands last month. Melissa and Bob Scammell take the reins.
A Mysterious Journey
This past week, I noticed several Monarch butterflies fluttering around their bright orange flowers.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 25 to Oct. 1
Barbara E. Feinstein and Robert J. Feinstein purchased 32 Knoll Drive in Edgartown from Jessica L.K. Desquenne and Luc A. Desquenne for $1,900,000 on Sept. 27.
West Tisbury Town Column: Oct. 5
Today is the beginning of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The last Artisan Festival of the year will take place at the Grange Hall on Sunday. The post office and all municipal buildings will be closed on Monday. Can you believe that in a month we will be operating on standard time? A special thank…
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Oct. 5
For most of the summer, there was much conversation, public and private, about the anticipated transition in ownership at Lola’s.
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 5
We’ve had rain, blue skies, sun and perfect temperature.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 5
“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.”
On Chappy: Oct. 5
Chappaquiddick island appears to be a hotbed of activity for the invasion of the Lone Star tick.
Aquinnah Town Column: Oct. 5
Warm weather is still hovering around us in Aquinnah with sunshine and temperatures in the 70s.
Selectmen Wrestle More, Town Hall Question Still Undecided
Oak Bluffs selectmen met in emergency session Tuesday to consider a special election to exclude the debt on the new town hall project.
Huge Bonito Is Main Event as Derby Dives Into October
Ray Cabot weighed in an 11.75-pound bonito on Sunday night, the second largest bonito to hit the scale in the history of the tournament.
Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Assault
An Edgartown businessman and massage therapist was arrested last week and charged with indecent assault and battery.
Martha’s Vineyard Students Turn in Strong Performance on MCAS
Island students generally excelled in English language arts and saw lower scores in mathematics, results from state standardized tests show.
Major Grant Announced for Youth Tennis
The community fund MVYouth this week awarded a $250,000 grant to Vineyard Youth Tennis to replace the bubble that allows for wintertime play.
Born Polluted but Fates Aren’t Sealed
Last month, NOAA declared an Unusual Mortality Event for pinnipeds, a group of aquatic mammals that include seals.
Late-Season Lingering
For perhaps the first time in September, the weather was favorable for migrant birds to reach the Island.
Seniors Tennis Tournament Is Farm Neck Fountain of Youth
Farm Neck hosted the Island’s first USTA sanctioned national tennis tournament — a seniors, round-robin mens doubles event.
Hospital, Former CEO Settle Contract Dispute
A case brought against the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital by Joe Woodin has been resolved, both sides have confirmed.
Little House Cafe Goes on the Market
The popular Vineyard Haven restaurant went on the market last last week with an asking price of $1.5 million.
For Lennox & Harvey Owners, New Store Is Dream Fulfilled
It was a busy summer season for Mark Chung and Eric Coles, who opened their store in May.
Community Pays Tribute to Officer Gouldrup
Following the unexpected death of West Tisbury police officer Daniel Gouldrup, a celebration of life potluck was held Saturday.
Football Team Falls Short But Homecoming Spirit Is in Full Force
Despite two valiant touchdowns and an impressive defensive turnover, the Vineyarders lost to the Bourne Canalmen 40-13.
Scott’s Grove Housing Complex Opens With Quiet Fanfare
Next month, 21 Islanders in need of an income-adjusted, year-round lease will move into the new Scott’s Grove affordable housing units in West Tisbury.
West Tisbury Tree Warden Sounds Alarm Over Invasive Vine
An invasive plant called kudzu has cropped up in West Tisbury and requires an urgent response, the town tree warden told selectmen at their meeting Wednesday.
