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
November 9, 2018
Crescent Moon and Planets
On Saturday night, the thin crescent moon appears close to the ringed planet Saturn.
When Called He Served, When Called Again He Served Again
United States Marine Corps Capt. Eugene DeFelice (Ret.), now 97, is one of a handful of World War II veterans who are still around to tell their story.
Hard Truths About Relationship Violence
Connect to End Violence makes contact with hundreds of community members every year through prevention, education and outreach events.
Edgartown Election Maestro Tallies Up Her Last Ballot
Edgartown town clerk Wanda Williams will retire on Nov. 30 after 31 years on the job, making the 2018 midterm election her final one.
Island Voters Flood Polls, Reflecting Mood of Nation
Mirroring the heated electoral mood around the country, Vineyard voters turned out in unusually large numbers Tuesday.
By the Numbers
What brought voters to the polls on Martha’s Vineyard in eye-popping numbers on election day?
Place of Pride
Next week Oak Bluffs voters will be asked to approve an extra $1.3 million to do what residents have already said they want.
Land Bank Revenues: Nov. 2
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $421,215.24 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
Gazette Subscription Promotion Benefits Connect to End Violence
Connect to End Violence has been named the beneficiary of the Vineyard Gazette’s annual holiday subscription promotion.
Town Hall Decision Tops Special Town Meeting
Oak Bluffs voters will gather for a special town meeting tonight to vote on two major spending issues. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Oak Bluffs School.
Please Adopt Us
It looks as if our dog days have ended for now. Bessie, the yellow Lab, moved on to her forever home last week.
Grooverfest Is Heart and Soul Music
Don Groover was 13 years old when musical lightning struck.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Nov. 9
RICHARD LEWIS TAYLOR (rtaylor@mvgazette.com) The passing of Lucy Durr Hackney was shared with me by her dear friend Charlayne Hunter Gault. I imagine that among other things their friendship was cemented by their keen intelligence and their love of all things Vineyard, by the importance of women advancing in the world and much more. Friends…
On Chappy: Nov. 9
A very low tide revealed a sandbar at the end of Washque Avenue, reshaping the familiar landscape into something new as shellfisherman dug for clams in the fading light.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 9
The leaves are falling, the colors are changing and it is getting cooler.
Alice Arrives
Sarita Perini and Romario De Souza of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Alice Souza Perini, born on Nov. 1.
Welcome Lavinia
Carla Dasilva and Wederson Vial of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Lavinia Rodrigues Vial, born on Nov. 5.
Keepers of the Light
Keepers of the Light will premiere on WGBH 2 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m. and again on Nov. 17, 18 and 21. It will also appear on WGBX on Nov. 16, 17 and 18.
Aquinnah Town Column: Nov. 9
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Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 9
Paul MacDonald and his crew of Johnny Osmers and Tim Sauer on the Shearwater returned to the dock with a 109-inch giant bluefin tuna.
West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 9
This is Veterans Day weekend. The library, schools and the post office will be closed on Monday.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 9
I have not cried in years. But I cried Saturday night.
Do the Right Thing
It’s going to hurt to authorize an additional $1.3 million for our new Oak Bluffs town hall. But in the long run, it would hurt a lot more to abandon the project at this critical time.
Invest in the Future
I would like to urge my fellow Oak Bluffs voters and taxpayers to vote in favor of supporting our new town hall and our elementary school.
Money Well Spent
At the town meeting in Oak Bluffs on Nov. 13, voters will be asked to vote for repairs at the Oak Bluffs Schoo and additional funds to finally build a new town hall.
Connecting a Community
We at Connect to End Violence recognize the tireless dedication of the Island community in continuing to support our work.
Shalom
Thank you all who visited the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center last Friday night for a solidarity Shabbat led by Rabbi Caryn Broitman.
Class Pride
The Tisbury High School Class of 1958 celebrated its 60th class reunion at the Square Rigger in Edgartown with nine in attendance.
Job Well Done
For 32 years every fall Lisa Knight has been out on the field at MVRHS doing what she likes best.
Big Red Sun
Indeed election night for ballot counters is an event.
When Walking the Dog Also Meant Walking the Solar System
Every morning for more than two years my malamute and I strolled the solar system.
Red Stocking Ride
It’s time for the Red Stocking Fund Drive, brought to you by the Martha’s Vineyard Harley Riders.
Inhabit the Garden
This weekend begins Abby Bender’s run of Inhabit the Garden an immersive work of music, movement, and theatre inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Burnt Norton.
Theatrical Tribute to Garson Kanin
Jenny Allen and Diana Muldaur Dozier will host a tribute to the late playwright Garson Kanin at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
Hang On For Dear Life
My least favorite weather is windy. Last Saturday afternoon was pretty impressive. At one point I ducked down beside the truck out of fear.
Mary’s Gold
Calendula was anointed with the nickname marigold in reference to the Virgin Mary, who may (or may not) have worn one on her dress.
Far From Impossible
There is a flock of five ravens–possibly a family group but lacking any documentation of their breeding. It is not impossible!
Swedish Fish and Quartet San Francisco; a Strings Supergroup
Quartet San Francisco has been visiting Island schools this week to perform and play music with students, in a program sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society.
Edgartown Courthouse Reopens Following Closure due to Asbestos
The Edgartown courthouse reopened Friday morning following a daylong closure due to the discovery of asbestos.
Boys Soccer Loses in Overtime to Seekonk
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys soccer team’s postseason run ended in dramatic fashion Wednesday evening with a 2-1 overtime loss against Seekonk in the MIAA south division 3 playoffs.
Three Island Fishermen, One Big Tuna Close the Season
Johnny Osmers, Paul McDonald and Tim Sauer had been fishing from their 35-foot Menemsha lobster boat Shearwater for less than an hour on the first day of November, when they felt the bite.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 30 to Nov. 6
Pensco Trust Company LLC purchased 112 Peases Point Way South in Edgartown from George D. Flynn 2nd, John M. Coward 3rd Carroll L. Coward, David L. Coward, Elizabeth C. Miller, Sara C. Blum and Patricia C. Post for $1,705,000 on Nov. 1.
High School Seeks Teachers for ELL Students
An unanticipated influx of students at the regional high school who speak little or no English has created an immediate need for another English language learner (ELL) teacher.
Faster Than a Vineyard Speed Limit
The Vineyard waters proved their worth recently as a speed sailing destination while hosting the North American Speed Sailing Invitational. Rob Douglas won 12 of the 14 races, and set a world record.
Vineyard Voters Elect George Davis Clerk of Courts
Turning out in large numbers Tuesday alongside their counterparts around the country, Vineyard voters elected a new clerk for the superior court and a fresh slate for the county commission.
Community Mourns Loss of Veterans Outreach Coordinator Bill Stafursky
Family, friends, and many veterans are mourning the death last week of William (Bill) Stafursky who died on Nov. 1. at the age of 70.
Abutters Voice Concerns Over School Track Project
Abutters from the Deer Run neighborhood at the regional high school had an opportunity to add their critiques to the proposed track project.
Caught Up in Electoral Mood, Vineyard Voters Turn Out in Large Numbers
Vineyard voters turned out in large numbers to cast ballots Tuesday, forming lines all day at the polls in most towns. Polls closed at 8 p.m.
A Life of Wandering Builds Strong Roots
Any traveler, or prospective traveler, will be entranced by this memoir by Canadian-born Eileen Maley, now quietly settled down for some years in West Tisbury.
Rural Scholars Study End-of-Life Planning as Public Health Issue
Vineyarders need to begin encouraging more thoughtful discussion about end-of-life plans, eight rural scholars from the University of Massachusetts medical school concluded in a recent mini-study on the Island.
Boys Soccer Is Dominant in First Round Playoff Win
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys soccer team soundly defeated Archbishop Williams 4-0 Sunday evening in the opening round of the MIAA south division 3 playoffs.
Sadness and Healing at Standing Room Only Shabbat Service
Vineyarders of all cultures and creeds came together at the Hebrew Center Friday evening to grieve with and show their support for the Island’s Jewish community.
Ferry Service Resumes After High Winds Buffet Vineyard
Ferry service to the Vineyard resumed early Saturday evening, with boats running on a trip-by-trip basis following an afternoon of cancellations in gusty winds.
Junior Operator Cited After Pickup Truck Rollover
The driver of the Toyota Tacoma that rolled over on Metcalf Drive last Friday was a 17-year-old junior operator who will be cited for violating the restrictions on his license.
Field Hockey Ends Playoff Run With Loss to Cohasset
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School field hockey team’s season came to an end Thursday afternoon after a hard-fought 1-0 loss against Cohassett.
Lifesaving Heroes Get a Personal Thank You
Michael Neubert and his family returned to the Island today to thank the men and women who saved his life after he suffered a heart attack on the Island in September.
When Form and Function Sail Together
An Island needs boats and thankfully the art of boat building remains strong on the Vineyard. If in doubt, check out The Art of Boatbuilding exhibit on display at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
