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
July 19, 2019
Disappearing Planets
The three out of four closest planets to the Sun have all but disappeared from our view.
Feeling Heat, VTA Board Agrees to Send TCI Back to Negotiating Table
A divided VTA board decided Wednesday after heated public testimony to send their subcontracted hiring company back to the negotiating table.
Gas Sales Return to Edgartown Harbor
After a dry summer for boaters on the Edgartown harbor, at least when it comes to fuel, gas is expected to be available for sale by this weekend, town officials said.
Marotta Brothers Embrace the P.A. Club Beat
At the Portuguese American Club, where the Marotta Brothers Band is set to perform every Wednesday this summer, the main hall’s capacity is 300 patrons.
A Loud Prank During a Quieter Era
If there’s one benefit of passing 75, it’s the right to keep your shoes on going through airport security.
Staying One Struggle Behind
Walking on the beach at Chappaquiddick in June a few days after my 50th college reunion, I suddenly saw the humor in all my life’s struggles.
A Ringside Seat With Uncle Walter
I knew I was in trouble the moment he walked through the door.
Thoughts of Peace
I had the honor of marching with the peace council during this year’s Edgartown Fourth of July Parade.
Future Island
My wife Ty and I have experienced special moments in all six Vineyard towns over the years.
Dubious Decision
With all the facts squarely in place concerning the environmental impact the proposed offshore wind farm will have, Vineyard Wind has crossed its t’s and dotted its i’s with due diligence.
Moon Landing Anniversary Is Chance to Look Back and Ahead
It’s 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, and I awaken to intense light from the full moon streaming through my bedroom window.
Chappaquiddick
From the July 22, 1969 edition of the Vineyard Gazette.
Saying Goodbye to Island Time
Once the last cedar shingle had finally been nailed in place I removed the staging planks, the roof brackets and then the flimsy improvised staging.
Please Adopt Us
We have kittens! Four eight-week-old kittens are ready for adoption: two solid black, one tuxedo and a tabby.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending July 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $162,870 for the business week ending on Friday, July 12, 2019.
National Policies Spread Fear Among Vineyard Immigrants
Tougher enforcement of immigration laws nationwide is being felt among members of the significant immigrant population on Martha’s Vineyard.
Girlfriends Still Shines as a Revelation in Style and Substance
Sometimes, one summer job can open the door to a lifelong career.
Twin Power for Cinema Circus Reviewers
Twins Hailey and Freya Mayhew share their thoughts on upcoming Cinema Circus offerings.
Fifty Years Later, Chappaquiddick Still Reverberates
On July 18, 1969, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy arrived on Martha’s Vineyard to sail in the 43rd annual Edgartown Yacht Club regatta. It was a day the world would remember forever. But not because of the sailing race.
Living a Life Fueled by Brisket
Reached by phone at his outpost on Chappaquiddick, or “Barbecue Central” as Steven Raichlen calls it, the prolific writer and barbecue expert admitted to being a bit shaky on just how many books he has written.
After Parkland Screening
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival continues its summer programming with the documentary After Parkland on Monday, July 22 at the Beach Plum Inn in Chilmark.
Reception at Salte
Elizabeth Cecil is hosting a reception for Current, her most recent exhibit of photography, on Friday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending July 14
Real estate transactions by town for the week ending July 14.
Twin Celebrity Impersonators at the Whaling Church
Anthony and Eddie are the Edward Twins, celebrity impersonators from Las Vegas.
Philip Weinstein Shares from Work in Progress
Philip Weinstein shares his work in progress, a volume of essays entitled Soul-Error on Tuesday, July 23 at the Vineyard Haven Library.
Blueberry Festival Returns
The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury hosts its annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday, July 20 from noon to 4 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Nancy Taylor to Preach at Union Chapel
Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs welcomes the Rev. Dr. Nancy Taylor to preach on Sunday, July 21, with a sermon titled Irregular.
Federated Church Hosts Julie Fay
Julie Fay, executive director of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, will speak on Sunday, July 28, following the 9:30 church service at the Federated Church in Edgartown.
Tribe Agrees to Halt Construction on Bingo Hall Site
In the latest volley between the town and tribe over the future bingo hall in Aquinnah, tribal leaders agreed this week to halt work on the site until legal issues can be resolved.
Vineyard Haven Town Column
Chuck Full of Nuts? It was.
Oak Bluffs Town Column
This week the nation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
Edgartown Town Column
Hot is the word of the week. We are so lucky we live on an island with the breezes coming through when we need it.
West Tisbury Town Column
Business people report that there have been a lot of folks around and the traffic nearly impossible at times.
Chilmark Town Column
I don’t typically mention birthday celebrations because the fear of forgetting someone’s special day is a tad overwhelming.
On Chappy
This is the time of year that the butterfly weed, an orange bloom in the milkweed family, really takes off on Chappy.
Aquinnah Town Column
We are in the midst of a heat wave but one can usually find a slight breeze in Aquinnah.
Tire Nesting
One of the many fun things about watching birds is the opportunity to observe unexpected and perplexing behaviors.
Nature Is Grand
I’m one of the baffled ones. Last Friday’s rain was lovely and seemingly significant. Here it is Monday and I’ve been handling hoses. What gives?
Buzz Saw Bugs
The little green worm-like creatures looked like caterpillars, crawled like caterpillars and ate voraciously like caterpillars.
Not Your Father’s String Quartet
Quartet San Francisco’s concert at the Old Whaling Church was resounding proof that classical music is not what it used to be. The concert opened the chamber music society summer season.
Island Theatre Workshop Creates a Family of Thespians
For 45 years Island Theatre Workshop has performed a summer family classic theatre production. This year is no different.
Martha’s Vineyard Weddings Add Up to Big Business, Survey Finds
A first-of-its-kind survey in the new issue of Island Weddings magazine shows that 42 per cent of weddings that took place on Martha’s Vineyard in 2018 cost more than $75,000.
Minor Mishaps Occupy Police on Weekend Duty
The fire extinguishing system at the Vineyard Transit Authority gas pumps in Edgartown discharged over the weekend, releasing hundreds of pounds of a fire suppression powder onto the lot.
High Winds Hamper Art Happening But Message Stands Strong
Due to a steady sea breeze, the New Horizon art installation hosted by the Trustees of Reservations was never fully and continuously inflated. But talks on creativity and climate change resounded.
Vineyard Cup Regatta Provides Strong Winds for Sail MV
Following two days of spirited racing in Vineyard waters, and one day of canceled racing, sailors taking part in the 14th annual Vineyard Cup regatta joined ranks on Sunday for an awards ceremony.
Land Court Ruling Clears Way for Stop & Shop Expansion
A state land court judge has denied repeated claims from attorney and abutter Benjamin Hall Jr. that shadows and noise from the development would adversely affect his property.
Hungry for a Shark in the House?
With soft spots for youth and sports, and an almost finished basement, my family of four took the leap this summer and invited two Martha’s Vineyard Sharks college baseball players to live with us.
Camp Jabberwocky Rocks the House, Cuts the Ribbon
With a cast of more than 100, multiple scene locations, elaborate props and plenty of songs, Camp Jabberwocky’s tribute to Rock of Ages drew standing-room-only crowds.
Honoring Audience, Steve Earle Rocks the Faithful
Steve Earle—singer/songwriter, bandleader, actor, author and activist—brought his band the Dukes to Edgartown last week for a powerful two-hour performance that had the audience on its feet and cheering.
Farm and Field: Hope Springs Eternal
Farmers are eternal optimists. In the quiet months of winter, we think to ourselves, “This will be the year.”
Harbor Master, Tribe Free Entangled Sea Turtle
A leatherback sea turtle that had become entangled was rescued Sunday by the Vineyard Haven harbor master and the Wampanoag tribe natural resources department.
Standing Up Against Domestic Violence
Island men took a stand along the Vineyard Haven seawall Saturday afternoon in the eighth annual demonstration against domestic violence. The event was organized by Connect to End Violence, a program of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.
Man Critically Injured In Accident Regains Consciousness
An Edgartown man who sustained a traumatic head injury in an accident last month is in the early stages of recovery, family members said. Isaac Higgins, 21, had been in a coma but is now awake and has been discharged to a rehabilitation facility.
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Vineyarders Join National Vigil Over Immigration Detention
As the sun set, about 100 people in Edgartown’s Memorial Park lit candles in solidarity with Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps.
Police Identify Suspect in Airport Bomb Threat
Massachusetts state police have identified a suspect in connection with Tuesday’s bomb threat at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport. The suspect is Julie Tejeda, 31, of East Boston.
MVC Allows Verizon to Increase Tower Height
Five public hearings and one controversial tree survey later, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission has voted to approve a 53-foot height increase to the Verizon tower in Vineyard Haven.
Where Ticks Travel, Jonah Rehak Is Sure to Follow
For some, Jonah Rehak’s insect obsession is hard to understand. “My family hates the freezer,” he said. “There are just vials of June bugs, lady bugs, fireflies and moths everywhere.”
