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 16, 2018
Internal Audit Released for Oak Bluffs Detective
An internal investigation that resulted in the dismissal last week of a longtime Oak Bluffs detective reveals that kilograms of cocaine had been delivered to a tenant in his Falmouth home.
Bay Scallop Moon
On Thanksgiving night we will have a full moon, the Bay Scallop Moon. The moon appears in the zodiacal constellation Taurus. The Old Farmer’s Almanac calls this full moon the Beaver Moon, but that doesn’t make any sense here. Our full moon is named after the season’s most cherished autumn product, a product with far…
Oak Bluffs Rejects Spending, New Town Hall In Limbo Again
At a special election Thursday, Oak Bluffs voters defeated a debt exclusion question for an additional $1.3 million to build a new town hall.
Roots Run Deep for Island Cup; Game Returns Saturday
The annual Island Cup football rivalry between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is set to return this weekend, a year after it was cancelled for only the second time in its long history.
Dragging for Gold, Bay Scallopers Navigate Seasonal Ebb and Flow
It’s November, and that means bay scallop season has arrived on the Vineyard. But by most accounts, it will be an average to poor year for scalloping, both up Island and down.
Oak Bluffs Landmark Slated for Possible Demolition
The Cottage City historic district commission this week took a first look at a plan to demolish and rebuild a dilapidated building that abuts the landmark Flying Horses Carousel.
Land Bank Revenues: Nov. 9
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $202,837 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
Menemsha Improvements Top Warrant for Special Town Meeting
Chilmark voters gather for a special town meeting tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. A quorum of 25 voters is needed.
Aquinnah Town Column: Nov. 16
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Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 16
I can smell the pies baking — warm cinnamon and apples, pumpkin with a little nutmeg and gooey pecan ready to be topped with a little vanilla ice cream.
West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 16
Can you believe that there are just 39 shopping days remaining before Christmas?
Lincoln Arrives
Elsie and Brian Scott of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Lincoln Scott, born on Nov. 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Lorena
Michelle Piovesan Abrev and Renato Abrev of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Lorena Piovesan Abrev, born on Nov. 5.
Welcome Robert
Lilly Schott and Rob Piper-Roche of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Robert Jack Piper-Roche, born on Nov. 9.
Hello Kit
Erin and Hal Ryerson of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Kit Edward Ryerson, born on Nov. 8.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 16
As Yogi Berra said, “It gets late early out there.”
On Chappy: Nov. 16
The first snowfall of the season always seems to come as a surprise.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 16
It’s cold, but not too cold, the sky is that beautiful blue when it is not gray, and the clouds have been beautiful.
Let the Holiday Gifting Begin
Featherstone Center for the Arts is opening up their annual holiday gift show from Nov. 17 through Dec. 16 — with a preview party on Nov. 16.
Mary Poppins at the Oak Bluffs School
The Oak Bluffs School performs Mary Poppins.
Yoga Barn 10-Year Party
The Yoga Barn in West Tisbury is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this weekend.
A Truly Vineyard Theatrical Tribute
Jenny Allen hosted the first of her off-season Jenny’s Drama Salons at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse Tuesday night.
A Very Local Godwink Christmas
A well known Edgartown couple and an iconic Edgartown landmark will be in the spotlight this holiday season when a new movie premiers on Hallmark television, and is later screened as part of Christmas in Edgartown.
Lonely Loon
Those gray, black and white tern-like birds that are flocking out in the Sound or in our coastal ponds are Bonaparte’s gulls.
Leave the Leaves
French philosopher Albert Camus saw only positives in the change of season. He explained, “Autumn is a second spring, where every leaf is a flower.”
Celery Surprise
Ever since I discovered celeriac and how easy it is to grow, I stopped torturing myself with vain attempts to grow celery.
Ladies’ Library League
More times than men like to admit, it is the women who get things started, and so it was with the Vineyard Haven Public Library.
When Big and Little Went Walking
Logan and I were introduced through Big Brothers Big sisters. On a recent hike, Logan led the way.
Marian Medal
Valerio Destefani of Vineyard Haven will receive the Marian Medal in recognition of service to the Catholic church.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 7 to Nov. 13
Jessica A. Sears purchased 33 and 41 Twentieth street South in Edgartown from SMGOB Realty LLC for $530,000 on Nov. 9.
With Open Door and Open Mind, Tisbury Chief Gets to Work
Wrapping up his first week on the job, Tisbury’s new police chief Mark Saloio said he is happily on a learning curve.
VTA Drivers Picket, Citing Lack of Progress on Contract Talks
A group of Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) bus drivers picketed at Five Corners Wednesday morning over contract talks.
Vehicle Problems Plague Tisbury Fire Department
A recent spate of vehicle malfunctions has temporarily hobbled the Tisbury volunteer fire department, fire chief John Schilling told selectmen Tuesday evening.
Oak Bluffs Special Election Today
Oak Bluffs voters go to the polls today to give a final stamp of approval — or not — for the long-planned new town hall project. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the town library.
Oak Bluffs Ambulance Crew Turns First Responder
An Oak Bluffs ambulance crew did double duty as a first responder at the scene of an accident Tuesday morning on the highway near Wareham.
Hearing on Historic House Demolition Is Postponed
A public hearing before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission on a plan to demolish a historic hilltop house on Chappaquiddick has been postponed.
Lacking Heat, Courthouse Closes Some Offices
Some Edgartown courthouse offices will remain closed Thursday and Friday due to frigid temperatures caused by a broken heating system.
Police Warn Motorists of Deer on Vineyard Roads
Police had a busy weekend responding to deer accidents, an incident involving a tractor and an overdose. Drivers are cautioned to be mindful of deer.
Oak Bluffs Strongly Backs New Town Hall
Oak Bluffs voters overwhelmingly approved additional money to build a new town hall at a well-attended special town meeting Tuesday evening.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Secrets from the Deep
Secrets from the Deep is the third installment of international bestselling author Linda Fairstein’s Young Adult mystery series.
Asbestos Is Removed, But Still No Heat at Courthouse
The Edgartown courthouse was cleared of asbestos Monday, but the building remains without heat, with colder temperatures expected later this week.
Oak Bluffs Wrestles With Cost of Being Go-To Town for Nonprofits
With a small audience of community nonprofit leaders and organizers, Oak Bluffs selectmen discussed the town’s role as host of the majority of the Island’s nonprofits and human services.
Island Honors Those Who Served
Under cold, clear skies Sunday morning, a large contingent of Island veterans gathered for a parade and ceremony to honor those who served.
In a First, Vineyard Girls Take Cross Country Division Title
The regional high school girls cross country team are division champions for the first time in the program’s history.
Airport Commission Approves a Preliminary Budget
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission voted this week to approve a preliminary $5.5 million FY20 airport operating budget, up roughly six per cent.
For New Grace Church Pastor, Island Is Homecoming
The Rev. Stephen Harding, pastor at Grace Episcopal Church, arrived on the Vineyard with his family in early November and found a congregation waiting with open arms.
Selectmen Terminate 23-Year Veteran of Police Department
Det. James T. Morse was terminated last Friday for what police called a misuse of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services system.
