Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
January 11, 2019
Lunar Eclipse
There will be a significant lunar eclipse later this month worth talking about now. If the weather is fair no one should miss it, as it is one of the easiest to see. Late in the evening of Sunday, Jan. 20 the moon will begin entering into the Earth’s shadow. The earliest signs of the…
Tisbury Considers Adjusting Alcohol Sales for Sunday Brunch
The Tisbury School, Sunday brunch alcohol sales and MVTV were all on the docket for selectmen Tuesday evening.
A Lift and a Tuck for Historic Vose Boathouse
The Vose family is undertaking a $200,000 renovation project to raise their historic boathouse by a foot. The structure in Edgartown Harbor dates back to 1899.
Hearing Begins on Airport Expansion Plan
A proposed $39.7 million redevelopment and expansion plan for the Martha’s Vineyard Airport will get its first public airing Wednesday.
Tisbury Selectmen Hear Pitch for Summer Music Festival
A Chicago-based promoter made the case to Tisbury selectmen this week for a weekend-long $1.55 million summer music festival at Veterans Memorial Park.
Housing Bank Advocates See Opportunity
The recent passage of the short-term rental tax law has helped spur a renewed effort to create a housing bank on Martha’s Vineyard.
Preserving Native Lands
The return of grasshopper sparrows to the Great Plains of Katama in Edgartown this past summer was heralded by Island conservationists as a hopeful sign of ecological health.
The Joy of Playing With Food
To cook or not to cook? That’s often the question. Eat in or eat out?
After the Book Comes the Fall
Prior to the publishing of my Yiddish and Jive book, it seemed I spent every hour of the day at my computer dealing with and solving all sorts of last-minute problems related to my book being published.
New Deal
On Martha’s Vineyard, the critical work of addressing the global climate crisis is already well underway.
Dog Etiquette
There is no better way to start the New Year than with a walk on a favorite trail, enjoying the peace and tranquility of a winter-quiet Island.
Eel Skinners
Tracking down information about eels and the skinning thereof, the path led me to the blacksmith shop of Milton Jeffers in Edgartown.
Avian Improv
Avian photographer Lanny McDowell has teamed up with piano maestro David Stanwood for an afternoon of Avian Improv.
Christmas Bird Count Adventures
Christmas Bird Counts are fun days, combining camaraderie, teamwork, and adventure as we search the land and sea for all the birds we can find.
Have Mercy
It’s been interesting to predict this winter’s weather.
Sea Foam
Aphrodite left us more than just love, beauty and romance.
Gravestone Art Rises Up
Gravestones aren’t just for Halloween. A dreary January does just fine for turning thoughts to the dark side.
Albert O. Fischer Photo Show
Albert O. Fischer will host a reception for his photography exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Land Bank Revenues Week Ending Jan. 4
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $68,700 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.
Popping and Locking With the Faithful
Muslim hip-hop dancer Amirah Sackett brings her skills and passion to the Vineyard on Saturday as part of the Yard’s winter series. Ms. Sackett said audiences can expect a “mystical” show inspired by the poetry of Rumi.
Mobile Market Sees Brisk Sales at Woodside Village
The Island Grown Mobile Market made its winter debut Wednesday at Woodside Village. Demand was so high the locally grown produce and eggs were nearly gone an hour later.
High School Graduation Gowns Will Change Colors
In a break with tradition, regional high school graduates will wear the same color graduation gowns regardless of gender.
Fees Are Increased for Outside Use of Chilmark Community Center
Rental rates are going up at the Chilmark Community Center after selectmen voted to adopt a new fee structure at their meeting Tuesday evening.
Beneath the Barcode
On Saturday, Jan. 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the West Tisbury Library will host an exhibit called Beneath the Barcode presented by Media Voices for Children.
Sail MV Lecture Series Goes on a Treasure Hunt
Sail Martha’s Vineyard opens its 2019 winter lecture series at the Black Dog Tavern next week with a talk by Jeff Kaeli, a research engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Peter Pan Bus Lines Expands Cape Cod Routes
Beginning Jan. 16, Peter Pan Bus Lines will expand its service on Cape Cod.
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 31 to Jan. 6
Vojislav S. Andjelkovic and Jennifer Wooton Andjelkovic purchased 2 Katama Drive in Edgartown from Tighe Mathieu and Lorie Mathieu for $1,225,000 on Jan. 4.
Teddy Bear Suite Breaks Fundraising Record
The Teddy Bear Suite, an annual holiday fundraiser for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club, recently surpassed a record year for donations totalling $45,030.
Announcing Augustus
Amanda Rose and Brett Fisher of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Augustus Robert Fisher, born on Jan. 3.
Welcome Samanta
Renata Pereira Carvalho and Bruno Mendes Carvalho of Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Samanta Pereira Carvalho
Island Agencies Brace for Government Shutdown
Coast Guard officers, workers at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport and members of the Wampanoag tribe are all facing uncertainty over paychecks and funding.
Aquinnah Town Column: Jan. 11
The weather in Aquinnah is a little off beat these days.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 11
The dinner table is a meeting place.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 11
It is officially recorded that last year was the wettest on record.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Jan. 11
Big news from 200 Main street.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Jan. 11
The federal shut down in Washington, DC has closed the Smithsonian Museums, the very popular Monuments and National Parks and left hundreds of thousands of government workers facing locked doors while trying to come to work.
Chappy Town Column: Jan. 11
Lindsay Patterson Allison posted a note on Facebook that she had just ordered quail for delivery this coming July.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 11
Looks like we are going to get some cold weather, but how can we complain when we have been somewhat warm.
Selectmen Will Delay Menemsha Bus Turnaround
Construction of a bus turnaround in Menemsha is on hold after Chilmark selectmen agreed to have their traffic consultant review alternatives.
West Tisbury Man Placed on Probation for Possessing Child Pornography
A 43-year-old West Tisbury man was sentenced to four years probation after he was convicted by a district court jury on child pornography charges.
Oak Bluffs Man Faces Cocaine Possession, Assault Charges
An Oak Bluffs man is facing charges of cocaine possession and assault and battery following a weekend altercation with a state trooper.
Education, Training Offered for Island Foster Parents
An outreach event will be held in Oak Bluffs Saturday at the home of Elexis Wildanger to educate potential foster families.
Short-Term Rental Law Sparks Confusion, Questions
Two weeks after the short-term rental tax was signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker, elected officials and town hall administrators on the Vineyard were busy sorting through the details and fielding phone calls from confused homeowners.
Island High Schoolers Join E-Cigarette Trend, Raising Concerns
High school administrators on the Vineyard are joining educators across the country in voicing concern over what they’re calling an epidemic.
Vineyarders Ice Nantucket
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys hockey team beat rival Nantucket 3-0 Saturday afternoon.
Wicked Good And a Splash of Youth Too
The program notes were clear: Four singers and two pianists were on the bill for 2019’s first Wicked Good Musical Revue at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Birders of a Feather Flock Together at Christmas Bird Count
Birders spread out across the Island on Saturday for the Christmas Bird Count, tallying 16,026 birds divided among more than 100 species.
First Phase of Airport Water Sampling Ends
PFAS contamination has been found in 13 private wells out of 96 that were tested south of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, environmental consultants working for the airport have confirmed.
State Grants Boost Sandplain Grassland Restoration Efforts
The preservation of rare sandplain grasslands at Katama and in West Tisbury will get a boost thanks to some $46,000 in grant money awarded by Gov. Charlie Baker last week to the Trustees of Reservations.
