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
June 7, 2019
King Jupiter
In Roman mythology Jupiter is King of the Gods.
Boys and Girls Tennis, Girls Lacrosse Advance in Playoffs
Girls lacrosse heads to the quarterfinals of the south sectional tournament with a 15-3 win over Fontbonne, and boys tennis is in the semifinals after defeating Maimonides 4-1.
Best of the Vineyard Showcases Island Favorites
Perennial favorites mingled with first-time winners when the annual Best of the Vineyard awards were announced Thursday night at a festive party hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Magazine.
Out of the Nest
Dressed in gowns, wearing mortarboards and tassels they walk up the aisle and across the stage to receive diplomas in front of family, teachers, peers and the community.
Regional High School Class of 2019: A Force for Change
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2019 will be remembered as a class that chose to go their own way, to embrace their individualism, their voices and their convictions.
The Sweet Science of Beekeeping
Vineyard Haven beekeeper Tim Colon received more calls than usual this year from startled Islanders reporting swarms of bees. A swarm is awe-inspiring to witness.
Hospital CEO Delivers Upbeat Message at Public Forum
A growing primary care department and expanded access to the addiction treatment drug suboxone were a few of the accomplishments touted by Denise Schepici at a forum Tuesday.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 31
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $250,866.22 for the business week ending on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Announcing Layla
Kurstin and Dayce Moore, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Layla Ann Moore.
Hello Cole
Guinevere and Adam Rebello, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Cole Adam Rebello, born on May 31 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hats Off
From the June 17, 1949 edition of the Gazette: Among the many youths graduating from Island high schools this week, there has been one who was slightly bewildered by an honor accorded him.
Finding a Place to Flourish
Home is the first word that comes to mind when I think about my time spent at the charter school.
From Family Planning
With women’s reproductive health care prominently in the news the executive committee would like to ensure our community knows about the Island clinic.
Shifting the Discussion From Politics to Public Health
On May 31, 11 people were killed when a man opened fire in a municipal government building in Virginia Beach. Two days later, last Sunday, Islanders gathered for a forum at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center to discuss gun violence.
Success Story
Congratulations — and thanks — Martha’s Vineyard!
Missing Menemsha Market
Great coffee, irresistible pastries, the perfect perch for people watching — all thrown together with my favorite water view.
High School Administrators Defend Disciplinary Policies
Administrators defended their policies this week as a parent group raised concerns about the rising number of suspensions at the regional high school.
Vineyard Arts Project
The Vineyard Arts Project begins its summer season on Saturday, June 8 with BalletCollective.
Judith Neeld Celebration
There will be a celebration of the life for the poet Judith Neeld on Tuesday, June 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the West Tisbury Library.
Poet Billy Collins Returns
Billy Collins is back for his biennial tour of the Island. Mr. Collins touches down on Sunday, June 9 at Featherstone Center of the Arts for a reading that is guaranteed to be funny, poignant, wry, tender and everything in between.
MVC Will Review Mill House Retroactively
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission will attempt to reconstruct the timeline of the historic Vineyard Haven home that was demolished without prior review early this spring.
Tis the Season in West Tisbury
The West Tisbury Farmers’ Market begins its seasonal run this Saturday at the Grange Hall, 1067 State Road in West Tisbury.
Schonberg Fellows Energize Yard Opener
The Yard steps into summer this weekend with a concert showing two very different sides of the Chicago-area dance scene.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: May 27 to June 2
Vincent A. Chippari and Deneen M. McQueen-Chippari purchased 3 Eliot avenue in Chilmark from Arnold R. Rissman for $3,925,000 on May 31.
Welcome Quinlan
Julie and David Gaffey, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Quinlan Eric Gaffey, born on June 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Eloise Arrives
Kristen and Jake Geagan, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Eloise Wren Geagan, born on June 2 and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Coming Home to Roost
We are still getting some migrants, but most of the new sightings for this week are of birds that we usually see every year.
Blooming Boom
I hate when I need to complain about the weather. For starters, it does not respond to criticism.
Vineyard Haven Town Column
A Vineyard tale. Tamma, Bobbie Jo and I were doing errands. Stopped at Rockland bank. I saw a horseshoe crab in the driveway, and thought I would like the shell for my garden. Tamma went to retrieve it. The whole crab was alive and in there! We drove it to the beach and released it.…
Aquinnah Town Column
A beautiful week around Aquinnah with the temperatures in the 60s.
On Chappy
All ages gathered at the community center on Sunday night to celebrate Sidney Morris’s seventieth birthday.
West Tisbury Town Column
Last weekend gave us excellent summer-like days both Saturday and Sunday.
Edgartown Town Column
I use to call my mother in Vineyard Haven every night.
Oak Bluffs Town Column
On Saturday over 300 people gathered at the Tabernacle to pay respects to Joseph G. Parham, who died earlier this year at the age of 69.
Chilmark Town Column
Phil Collins sang, “I can feel it in the air tonight,” while the band Live shared that they could “feel it coming back again like a rollin’ thunder chasing the wind.”
Flummoxed by Flowers
Myron Garfinkle is a man that takes time to smell the flowers.
New Season, New League, Same Hungry Outlook
The Sharks open their season tonight with a home game against the Holyoke Valley Blue Sox, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will be the first game in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
Tennis Teams Roll Easily Through Early Rounds of Playoffs
Girls and boys tennis got off to a strong start in post-season play this week, advancing through early rounds of the south sectional tournament with undefeated records intact.
High School Suspends Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coaches
Two girls lacrosse coaches at the regional high school were abruptly suspended this week for a team incident at practice that remains mostly under wraps.
Edgartown Officer Promoted to Sergeant
Edgartown has a new police sergeant, with selectmen pinning the hard-earned stripes on detective Michael Snowden on Monday.
Helping Others Overcome the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
In three weighty 90-minute presentations on the Island last week, advocate and author Craig Miller capped a series of events for mental health awareness month.
SSA Tackles Strategic Plan at Daylong Meeting Wednesday
Nearly six months after releasing a report recommending changes at the Steamship Authority, the consulting team that performed last year’s comprehensive review of boat line operations is coming back.
Oak Bluffs, Eversource Come to Terms Over Battery Storage
The town of Oak Bluffs has reached agreement with Eversource that will allow work to continue on an energy storage facility in the town. The battery storage facility will be capable of storing 14.7 megawatts.
Getting to Know the Vineyard, One Cross-Island Hike at a Time
On a trail that cut through the heart of the Vineyard, 120 hikers and six dogs set out Saturday for the 26th annual cross-Island hike. The event is hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank.
Change High School Funding Formula? Some Towns Resist
School and community leaders have convened a working group to reconsider how Island towns share costs at the regional high school. A meeting last month saw little in the way of consensus.
Sometimes Breaking the Rule Is the Best Rule
It’s June which means it is time for high school and college grads to swamp the job market.
Find Out Who Is Tops at Best of the Vineyard Party
Winners of the 2019 Best of the Vineyard awards will be announced on Thursday, June 6, at the summer kickoff event at Farm Neck Golf Club hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Magazine.
Charter School Celebrates Class of 2019
The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School celebrated its 19th graduating class in a ceremony today. Many of the graduates were barefoot, and all wore laurel crowns.
Tribe Sets Fall as Completion Date for Bingo Hall
The Wampanoag tribe has set mid-fall as a completion date for its bingo hall in Aquinnah, tribal chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais told a group of reporters Friday.
Solar Car Race Finishes Its Moment in the Sun
Fifth grade students from around the Island competed in the annual solar car race Friday. Claus Smith and Lathrop Keene from the Chilmark School took first place.
Mackenzie Condon Wins States in Pentathlon, Signs With Harvard
On Thursday Mackenzie Condon made history by becoming the first Vineyard woman to win an all-state championship. Then on Friday she signed with Harvard University.
Town, Tribe Meet in Federal Court Over Casino Claims
The Wampanoag tribe and the town of Aquinnah met in federal court on Friday, grappling over whether the tribe can begin construction on a class II gaming facility without building permits.
