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
February 22, 2019
Gibbous Moon
Tomorrow night’s gibbous moon appears in the spring-time constellation Virgo.
Dear February
One does not have to drive to Aquinnah before dawn to prove how quiet the Island is in late February. But it does make for a good excuse.
Edgartown Turns Attention to Historic Memorial Wharf
Memorial Wharf joins the Edgartown Yacht Club and the Vose family boathouse as Edgartown looks to preserve historic harborfront buildings in wake of climate change.
MV Youth Grants Go to Jabberwocky, Boys and Girls Club
Camp Jabberwocky and the Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club received MVYouth grants totaling $750,000.
Track Stars Lead the Way With Fleet Feet and Hard Work
Mackenzie Condon and Dash Christy were both seeded second at the Division 5 state championships. But they were looking for more.
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 11 to Feb. 17
Chilmark George W. Ahl III Trs and George W. Ahl III Nominee Trust purchased 24 Bassett Place Road and a Beach Lot in Chilmark from Robert S. Asher, Benjamin H. Asher, Jacob Asher and Steven E. Asher for $1,750,000 on Feb. 12. Edgartown Michael Fuller purchased 29 Winter street in Edgartown from Alan D. Weiner…
Land Bank Revenues: Feb. 22
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $76,417.50 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
Babe Ruth Coaches
The Babe Ruth baseball league is looking for assistant coaches and helpers for the spring season.
Black History Month
The Federated Church in Edgartown is honoring Black History Month following its Feb. 24 service with guest speaker, Dr. Walter Collier, D.P.A.
Hello Mila
Jackilyn Melanson of Edgartown announces the birth of a daughter, Mila Christine Melanson, born on Feb. 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Mila weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.
Hello Jet
Katie Bresnahan and John McCarthy of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Jet Christopher McCarthy, born on Feb. 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jet weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth. He is welcomed by big sister Amelia.
Kiyana Arrives
Kay-Ann Fraser and Dwight Gardener of Chilmark announce the birth of a daughter, Kiyana Amanda Gardner, born on Feb. 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Kiyana weighed 7 pounds, 6.3 ounces at birth.
Announcing Iris
Megan and Deivid Teixeira-Sutherland of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Iris Ruth Teixeira-Sutherland, born on Feb. 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Iris weighed 7 pounds, 8.6 ounces at birth.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 22
Pizza nights will be back on the agenda at the Chilmark Church starting Tuesday, March 12.
On Chappy: Feb. 22
The Chappaquiddick cell tower construction project is well underway.
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Creates $1 Million Charitable Fund
Martha’s Vineyard Bank has created the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation dedicated to supporting the Island’s long-term economic vibrancy and social vitality through grant awards.
Chilmark Discusses Ripple Effect of Aquinnah Bingo Hall
Chilmark selectmen Tuesday evening discussed asking the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to review plans by the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to build a bingo hall on tribal land in neighboring Aquinnah.
Turkey Vulture Time
I made a futile attempt for the six o’clock boat out of Woods Hole on Tuesday morning. The full moon was hovering over the golf course on the Woods Hole Road. It made the snow an eerie apricot color.
Vineyard Abolitionists Stand Tall
Many contributors to black history weren’t black. Take the abolitionists, for example.
Straw Poll
From the February 23, 1962 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Joseph Chase Allen:
Herbicide Home Rule
I am writing in support of the herbicide home rule article that will be on the warrant for several town meetings this spring.
Plastic Straws: Just Say No
Americans use 500 million straws a day, an average of 1.6 straws per person per day.
Passing Stories
On Saturday, March 2, Tracy Penfield will lead a workshop called Passing Stories.
Oncoming Ospreys
We all eagerly anticipate when the first osprey will return home to the Island.
Snowdrop Season
No one wants to be remembered as a fool.
Dancing to the Beat of Red Baraat
The Yard is bringing the heat on Friday to the Chilmark Community Center with Red Baraat.
West Tisbury Town Column: Feb. 22
Well it sure will be like a ghost town all next week because of the school’s winter vacation that begins this afternoon.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Feb. 22
After a long and cold and boring winter I see sure signs of spring. Lil’Bit is buried near some of my annual snowdrops which erupted two weeks ago.
Edgartown and West Tisbury Warrants to Include Retail Cannabis
The sale of retail cannabis at the airport business park is the focus of town meeting warrant articles in two towns this year.
SSA Awards Contract for Freight Ferry Overhaul
Boat line governors awarded a new maintenance contract to Senesco and scheduled a public meeting on the Vineyard for March 5 to present results of the recent assessment of operations.
West Tisbury Keeps County Administrative Fee on Warrant
West Tisbury selectman Jeffrey (Skipper) Manter 3rd raised concerns at the regular selectmen meeting last week about how the county plans to fund its programs next year.
Beach Road Plan, Traffic Woes and a New Police Officer
Tisbury selectmen discussed traffic issues and a new public health collaborative at their regular meeting last week. They also looked toward the future of solid waste management in the town and appointed a new police officer.
State Meet Success Proves Vineyard Swim Team Has Arrived
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School sophomore Gabby Carr finished in the top 15 swimmers in two individual events at the Division 2 state meet Saturday night in Boston.
Black History: Author Dorothy West Is Celebrated at 90
Dorothy West, the great African-American writer who turned 90 this summer, was the guest of honor at a spectacular birthday party Friday afternoon inside the Union Chapel.
Giving a Green Light to Green Book; All Roads Lead to the Vineyard
Holly Bario is president of production at Steven Spielberg’s company Amblin Entertainment (former DreamWorks). She said her film education began at Island Entertainment.
Public Comment Runs Heavily Against Airport Expansion
Public comment on the proposed expansion at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport is running strongly against the plan, airport commissioners learned at their meeting Thursday.
Setting the Bar Higher Each Year, As You Like It Is Another Winner
The regional high school production of As You Like It is an evening of sheer, unabashed fun that nonetheless offers some serious lessons about love, loyalty and self-respect.
