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 29, 2019
Crescent Moon and Venus
A thin crescent moon appears low in the southeastern sky tomorrow morning, in close proximity to the bright planet Venus.
Uncertainty Remains Over Short-Term Rental Tax
The recent passage of a tax on short-term rentals has kindled confusion among homeowners and realtors who fear it could eventually impact the Island’s robust seasonal economy.
Desperate Rental Market Leads to Housing Scams
If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. At least in the case of summer housing rentals on Martha’s Vineyard.
Katama Hangar Heads Back to Voters
The fate of the hangar is back in the hands of Edgartown voters when they go to town meeting on April 9, and two days later to the ballot box for a Proposition 2 1/2 override question.
Advance Bookings Point to Busy Summer Season
Early signs suggest another busy summer season with strong advance ferry reservations and a surge of hotel and rental bookings.
Time for a Housing Bank
The Island Housing Trust is joining community members and organizations from across the Island in support of the Housing Bank MV.
Conversation Starter
There’s a lot of naysaying and negativity surrounding the proposed Island-wide housing bank.
History Lesson
The Board of Trustees of the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard have asked me to write this letter.
Community Thank You
Dear Martha’s Vineyard community, friends, family, faces I know – names I don’t recall, musicians, dancers, fans.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Martha’s Vineyard Fish Tales
Nelson Sigelman, a veteran writer on fishing and the outdoor life, is no carpetbagger when it comes to the benign insanity that is all-season fishing.
Spring Fling
From the March 30, 1934 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending March 22
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $24,750 for the business week ending on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Real Estate Transactions: March 18 to 24
Lawrence Bell and Leonard Bell purchased vacant lots on Moshup Trail in Aquinnah from Robin Bell for $130,000 on March 22.
Flynn Arrives
Erin and Sean Ready, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Flynn D. Ready, born on March 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hi Henry
Caroline Bilzerian and Elliot Bilzerian of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son Henry Elliot Bilzerian, born on March 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aquinnah Town Column
Still a little chill in the air in Aquinnah, with temperatures in the 20s and warming to the 40s with the daily dose of sunshine.
Chilmark Town Column
I attended a standing room only book signing at the West Tisbury Library this past weekend by 92-year-old Jacquie Renear.
Chappy Town Column
Lots of news from our little island this week.
Edgartown Town Column
I think we were all taken aback when we woke up Saturday morning to find snow on the ground.
West Tisbury Town Column
Well, winter is officially over and spring has arrived.
Elaine Eugster Memorial Service
There will be a memorial service for Elaine H. Eugster on Sunday, March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven.
Erica Ponte Memorial Service
Erica M. Ponte, 45, of Oak Bluffs, passed away March 2 at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Noa
Rachael Fox and Max Celeste, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Noa Alta Sakura Celeste, born on March 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Rose
Tiffany Chouinard and Marcus Sisco, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Rose Mary Sisco, born on Marech 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
First Arrivals Herald Spring
Next week marks the beginning of April, and that is the month when the northward migration of birds really accelerates.
April Flowers
My least favorite weather is wind.
Spotted Lanternfly
Australian novelist Richard Flanagan takes a benevolent view of immigration.
A Weekend of Piano Playing Awaits
This weekend Pathways Arts is throwing a piano party.
Chris Roberts Tackles White Rabbit Red Rabbit
The last installment of White Rabbit Red Rabbit on the Island is Friday, March 29.
Shakespeare for the Masses: Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare for the Masses is back with an end of March love story.
Please Adopt Us
Spring has arrived and love is in the air. And we have some fabulous animals here for you to fall in love with.
Selectmen Discuss Waterways Regulations, Summer Concert Concerns
The outdoor music festival proposed for this summer in Vineyard Haven received some skepticism from selectmen at their regular meeting Tuesday night.
The Next Chapter: Noepe Returns
Noepe Center for Literary Arts announced this week that it will reopen this spring in partnership with Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Civil War Statue Debate Dominates Oak Bluffs Meeting
In a sometimes tense, sometimes emotional debate, Oak Bluffs selectmen heard arguments for and against a request to remove plaques from a Civil War monument.
Betting on Bacteria, Noah Glasgow Wins Science Gold
Noah Glasgow recently took first place in the South Shore Regional Science Fair for his experiment, The Acidifying Ocean’s Effect on Protease Activity in Alteromonas. In May, he heads to the state and international science fairs.
Eclipse Studio Aims to Be Community Health Magnet
Eclipse Studio isn’t a yoga studio. It’s not an acupuncture clinic, writing center or art gallery, either. Well, not technically. To owner Antone Dias, it’s all of that and more.
New Art Gallery Is Homegrown and Handmade
Abe Pieciak and Brandon Newton opened the Chilmark Gallery last weekend with a reception on Friday night. The artists said they hope to inspire not just artists to tap into their creativity.
Use of Track Design Funds Moves from School to Town Decision
The question of whether to fund the design phase of the high school track and field renovation project is now up to the six Island towns, following an animated school committee discussion Monday.
NOAA Raises Concerns About Effects of Wind Farm and Undersea Cables
Responding to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s nearly 500-page draft environmental impact statement, NOAA fisheries said in a letter that many of the conclusions lack sufficient evidence and require further examination.
It’s a Wrap; Film Festival Satisfies and Leaves Them Wanting More
Amazing Grace closed the Martha’s Vineyard Film festival which began on Thursday and screened 30 movies, including shorts. Music was a frequent theme.
The Tale of a Hungry Hawk and One Tough Duck
Recently, I heard my 19 ducks setting off a huge quacking alarm from their pond and ran outside.
From Healthy Pop-Tarts to Bacteria in Space, High School Science Fair Delivers
The regional high school science fair consisted of thirty-six projects that were reviewed by a group of 30 judges, including professional scientists and engineers from the community.
Fischer Family and Friends Gather in Ceremony of Remembrance
Lila Fischer held a basket of sheep’s wool as she greeted guests to Flat Point Farm on Sunday afternoon.
Symphony of Spring: Pinkletinks Wake Up and Get Busy
As the temperature approaches 50 degrees Pinkletinks begin to stir, unfold their legs and, if they are male, let out a call.
Road to Town Meeting; Housing Bank Forum Digs Into the Details
Question, concerns and support were all expressed at a housing bank forum held to discuss the details of two warrant articles coming to town meeting floor this season.
Film Festival Takes Audiences on a Ride Around the World
With two days remaining, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival has already taken audiences from New Orleans to Cuba, into a New York city courtroom, around the state of Texas and across the continent of India.
MVC Closes Public Hearing on Wind Farm Undersea Cables
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission received an unprecedented amount of correspondence relating to wind farm undersea cables.Of those opposed, the vast majority were from people off-Island.
