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
March 22, 2019
Gibbous Moon and Spica
Tonight’s two-day old full moon appears in close proximity to the bright star Spica, in the zodiacal constellation Virgo.
Cullen Arrives
Celena and Sam Addy, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Cullen John Addy, born on March 19.
Edgartown School Chooses New Principal
A special education director from New York has accepted an offer to lead the Edgartown School as its new principal next year.
With Legislation Stalled, Moped Businesses Keep Rolling Along
Despite a legislative initiative to ban the rental of mopeds it appears Oak Bluffs is driving, with hardly a wobble, toward another summer with mopeds on Island roadways.
As Town Meeting Season Arrives, Budgets Show Upward Trend
When annual town meetings convene in April and May, voters in the six Island towns will collectively take up nearly $133 million in operating budgets for 2020.
Feeding a Community, Body and Soul
I grew up in what was once a farming community.
One Person’s Dump Is Another Person’s Treasure Chest
Some 50 years ago when I first moved to West Tisbury, the late Willis Gifford was a dinner guest one night.
Thank You from Flat Point Farm
After the recent, horrific and tragic fire at Flat Point Farm, I need to express some thoughts. To the massive response of first responders and fire personnel, a huge and sincere thank you. The professionalism and cooperation of the all-Island volunteer firefighting force is truly impressive. Their efforts saved an adjacent equipment building housing two…
Pied Piper of Pimpneymouse
From the March 27, 1970 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
When a man likes what he is doing, he is likely to stop one day and look back and realize that a good portion of his life has passed as if it were only a moment in time since he began.
Daffodil Time
The Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group would like to express heartfelt thanks to the many members of our Island community who devoted time and energy to make our annual Daffodil Time fundraiser a terrific success last weekend.
Civil Warm Memorial in Oak Bluffs
I don’t care if the words go or stay. Removing the plaque won’t change the story though.
Early Morning Ferry Delayed Due to Fuel Truck Leak
A fuel truck that leaked diesel fuel while driving aboard a Steamship Authority (SSA) ferry in Woods Hole caused residual delays in the boat schedule, Thursday.
On Stage With Bernard Madoff, an Innocent’s Perspective
Imagining Madoff is being presented by the New Light Theater Project in New York. Vineyard Jenny Allen stars as a fictional secretary to Bernard Madoff.
New Chiropractor at Slavin Chiropractic
Slavin Chiropractic at Integrated Health Care has hired chiropractor Dr. Erica Sawers.
Tisbury Considers Docking Fees
Tisbury selectmen considered use of town docks by commercial mariners at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Aquinnah Looks to Outsource Assessor Position
Aquinnah moved one step closer to outsourcing its paid assistant assessor position with selectmen voting unanimously to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for its assessor services.
Aquinnah Town Column
Spring has arrived. The forsythia is in full bloom all around Aquinnah and the pinkletinks are not too far behind.
Chappy Town Column
The frost is finally out of the ground and the mud is starting to dry out.
Edgartown Town Column
Sun and warmth, spring is really trying to get here. I have more crocuses blooming and the daffodils are growing like crazy.
Chilmark Town Column
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival’s big weekend is upon us.
West Tisbury Town Column
Well, the weekend weather began with temperatures in the mid sixties on Friday evening.
Vineyard Haven Town Column
The tragedy on all Islanders minds now is the Tuesday morning fire at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
Oak Bluffs Town Column
The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a forum for local candidates from Oak Bluffs on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. to be held at the Oak Bluffs Library.
Spring Migration
It is springtime! Well, by the calendar at least. And the number of migrants arriving continues to increase.
Pruning Time
What I am about to say is unpopular but that has never stopped me in the past.
Barn Owl Demise
Last week, things went from bad to worse.
Selectmen Approve Bus Turnaround Plan for Menemsha
After months of debate over the best solution to improve public safety and mitigate summer congestion in Menemsha, selectmen approved a plan by resident Barbara Armstrong.
SSA Presents Three New Designs for Woods Hole Terminal
Tuesday morning in Falmouth, steamship governors and senior managers got a look at three new alternatives from BIA.studio, the Boston-based architectural firm working on the project.
Vineyard NAACP Urges Oak Bluffs to Remove Plaques Honoring Confederate Soldiers
A Civil War memorial in Oak Bluffs is drawing concerted opposition from the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP
Edgartown Selectmen Suspend Scalloper’s License
Edgartown selectmen voted unanimously to suspend Nick Viera’s scalloping license for three years after the shellfish constable found high levels of seed scallops in his haul.
Island Community Rallies in Wake of Flat Point Farm Fire
In the days following the fire at Flat Point Farm, the Island community responded with multiple deliveries of hay and feed for the surviving animals, over $70,000 donated in an online fundraising drive.
Oak Bluffs Prepares for Climate Change Future
Town conservation agent Liz Durkee reported on the town’s application to join the state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program, which awards funds for projects to combat climate change.
County Budget Looks to Offset Loss of Alarm Fee Revenue
County leaders approved a $1.75 million county budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes $62,960 to offset a deficit due to the loss of alarm fee revenue.
Mourning from Afar a Four-Legged Friend
I have an ancient-way trail that passes by my house and it is always pleasing for me to see people walking this path.
When High Flying Fun Is Par for the Course
Overall, 140 different players from eight different states took part in a national disc golf tournament on Saturday, with skill levels ranging from touring professionals to “can I use this as a plate?”
Stepping Creatively Into the Unknown
Vineyard audiences have two more chances to take part in a daring, international theatre experiment that changes with every performance.
Back From the Drawing Board, SSA to Unveil New Designs for Woods Hole
Tuesday morning in Falmouth, the Steamship Authority will reveal three revised design concepts for the Woods Hole terminal building.
A Warm Sendoff for Sergeant Thomas Smith
After more than 30 years as an Edgartown police officer, Sgt. Thomas Smith signed off Friday afternoon to applause and appreciation from his colleagues and family.
Police Chief Builds Case for Bagpipe Groupies
Libraries are supposed to be quiet places. Just don’t tell that to Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee. Especially on the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day.
