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
August 30, 2019
Crescent Moon
The crescent moon will decorate the western sky at dusk in the nights ahead.
Union Chapel Dedication Proves the Enduring Power of the Pew
On Jan. 6, 1961, U.S District Court Judge W. A. Bootle ordered the immediate admission of two black students to the University of Georgia, ending 160 years of segregation at the school.
VTA Slashes Winter Bus Service
Citing a potential budget deficit of nearly $1 million for the next fiscal year, the Vineyard Transit Authority administration and advisory board voted unanimously this week to drastically reduce service for the winter season.
Results of Lead, Asbestos Testing Released
Test results for lead and asbestos at the Tisbury School were released to the public this week. The testing found elevated levels of chipping, lead-based paint in classrooms and bathrooms.
Labor Day 2019
End of summer by the calendar is one thing, and the palpable end-of-summer feeling that Labor Day inevitably brings is another thing.
Please Adopt Us
The two little black kittens found a home together.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending August 23
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $112,520 for the business week ending on Friday, August 23, 2019.
Vineyard Wind Navigates Red Tape
While Vineyard Wind’s plan to build the nation’s first industrial-scale offshore wind farm south of the Vineyard remains mired in red tape at the federal level, at the state level the project continues to win approvals.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending August 23
Recent real estate transactions for the week ending August 23.
Lunch Ladies Unite for Food Truck Race
West Tisbury School chef Jenny DeVivo along with her team of Nisa Webster and Eli Carroll participated in The Great Food Truck Race this summer. Their slogan: Think Outside the Lunch Box.
To Sum Up
From the August 28, 1970 edition of the Gazette by Joseph Chase Allen.
Tisbury Tigers in Tears
There were tears shed at our house last week; no doubt the same scene unfolded in other homes throughout Tisbury. We are shocked, frustrated, and angry to learn that our children have been exposed to unsafe conditions resulting from chipping lead paint. Parents, already worn thin at the end of a long summer, are hustling…
Costs Divided
What is the cost of silence? Is $40 million enough to get your attention?
Tashmoo Overload
On Sept. 4 the Tisbury planning board will continue a public hearing on Island Housing Trust’s proposed plans for 299 Daggett avenue.
Free Lunch
Recently, Island Grown Initiative’s free community lunch program concluded its third summer in operation.
Toni Morrison Taught on the Page and Off
Some 30 years ago I was finishing my first book on Faulkner — a labor of love and of critical ambition.
Eliana Arrives
Nevia Steere and William (Barry) Macdonald, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Eliana Grace Macdonald, born on August 22.
Hello Samara
Daryl and Farley Pedler, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Samara Mei Pedler, born on August 25.
SSA Names New Director of Shoreside Operations
Alison A. Fletcher has been named the new director of shoreside operations at the Steamship Authority, the boat line announced this week.
Announcing Arthur
Lais Santos Schoenherr and Wellington Freitas Schoenherr, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Arthur Gabriel Schoenherr, born on August 23.
Welcome Beatriz
Maria A.G. Vieira and Vanderley Pereira, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Beatriz Gonçalves Pereira, born on August 22.
Final Summer Sunday at Union Chapel
As the Union Chapel 2019 season comes to a close this Sunday, Sept. 1, trustee Reverend Dr. Aliya F. Browne will deliver the sermon, entitled He Knows My Name.
Federated Church Service
Sunday, Sept. 1, will be the last Sunday for summer hours at the Federated Church in Edgartown.
Riptides and Jellyfish Stop Nantucket to Vineyard Swim Just Shy of Shore
Raising money for ALS, Doug McConnell battled the elements for seven hours including blustering winds, ripping tides and jellyfish stings, but was unable to complete his swim from Nantucket to the Vineyard.
Hello, Emily
Deborah Jane Landreth and Simon Benjiman Hominick, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Jo Hominick, born on August 26.
Strachan/Zannini Open Studio
Jennifer Strachan and John Zannini are hosting an open studio on Saturday and Sunday at their home gallery at 188 Waldrons Bottom Road in West Tisbury.
Schonberg Fellows
The Yard finishes its summer season with a performance on Saturday, Aug. 31 by the Schonberg Fellows/Boston, an offshore residency that connects the organization with Boston-based groups.
Artistic Pop-Up
A Pop-Up Gallery will open its doors in Vineyard Haven from August 31 to Sept. 2 from 2 to 7 p.m. each day.
Tisbury Car Show
After being postponed last weekend due to weather, the Tisbury Fire Department Car Show is back on the calendar for Sunday, Sept. 1 from noon to 4 p.m.
First Lady of Sex Is in the House
Dr. Ruth is 90 years old. That’s a whole lot of years of talking about sex.
For Son Volt, a Creative Stew Is Key to Originality
Jay Farrar didn’t know he was creating a whole new genre when Uncle Tupelo began, just as he didn’t set out to toughen up Americana with Son Volt.
Cinema Paradise: Film Society Turns 20
When Richard Paradise is working the door (and most nights he is), arriving at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center for a movie is a little like walking into a party.
Kellie Ricker to Wed Christopher Davies
Joe and Michelle Ricker of Chicopee are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kellie Ricker, to Christopher Davies, son of Doug and Paulee Davies of Edgartown.
Kellyn Conklin and Justin Mercier to Wed
Mark Conklin and Grace Conklin, both of Edgartown, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kellyn Conklin, to Justin Mercier, son of Patrick and Christine Mercier of Edgartown.
Pop-up Parasols
Marion Hammond of Tisbury is a very effective caregiver and nurturer who has raised and tended to a husband and three sons, countless businesses and organizations, and a 27-year-old jade plant.
Seasonal Satisfaction
Last weekend’s cloud formations were fabulous.
Window Warnings
The Island has experienced two high-profile strikes with successful ends this year.
Chilmark Town Column
It’s hard to imagine that it was 25 years ago that we gathered in the Allen Farm field overlooking Vincent Beach for a community photo to commemorate Chilmark’s 300th. On September 14, Chilmark turns 325, and we will celebrate with a family-friendly potluck dinner at the Chilmark Community Center. The doors will open at 6…
Oak Bluffs Town Column
August is closing fast and in grand style.
On Chappy
A large crowd gathered at the Chappy community center over the weekend to celebrate the combined sixty-nine years of service of four Chappy ferry captains.
Edgartown Town Column
I know some of us are very happy with the cooler weather that has come to us this week. I think it is more that we are all happy that the humidity is down. I love that you can wear long sleeves or short and be comfortable in both. Now let see what next week…
West Tisbury Town Column
Today is the start of the long holiday weekend. Labor Day is on Monday and the end of the high summer season.
Aquinnah Town Column
The heat and humidity at last yielded to the crisp, cool feeling of an early autumn day in Aquinnah.
Vineyard Haven Town Column
Last Sunday morning a very beautiful woman was on her run around West Chop when she stopped to inquire about the flock of turkeys in my yard.
With Tisbury School in Crisis, Parents Lash Out
A community of teachers, staff, administrators, public officials and parents remains at odds over a daunting — and mounting — set of problems at the aging brick school that dates to 1929.
All Together for Some Field Fund Fun
On Sunday morning at the West Tisbury School fields, 12 teams were in hot pursuit to become Summer Cup champs at the Field Fund soccer tournament
Tisbury School Changes Course on Student Classroom Plans
In the latest twist for the Tisbury School students, superintendent Matthew D’Andrea announced in a letter to parents Monday afternoon that kindergarten through fourth graders will no longer be relocated to Camp Jabberwocky.
Blues Revue Turns Playhouse Into Nightclub
A Chicago blues joint popped up in Vineyard Haven this month, with live music five nights a week . Low Down Dirty Blues is playing Tuesday through Saturday nights at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Driving Home the Connection Between Mobility and Freedom
For Ric Burns filmmaking is a collaborative journey. Last week at a screening of his work-in-progress documentary Driving While Black, even the audience became part of the process.
Farm and Field: Weed Season
It is late August, often a season of molds and weeds on Martha’s Vineyard farms.
Marijuana Groups Set Sights on the Vineyard
As the new marijuana industry gains traction statewide, two groups with off-Island ties envision opening multiple retail stores on the Island.
Run, Walk, Crawl: Healthy Fun at Sullivan Run
Many generations of racers gathered at Washington Park in Oak Bluffs on Saturday morning to prepare for the 31st annual Sullivan 5K Walk/Run and to celebrate Dr. Louis W. Sullivan.
Mill House Teardown Puts Spotlight on Historic Preservation
Nearly four months after it was razed, the historic Mill House came before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for review late last week.
Opponents Urge MVC to Reject Meeting House Subdivision
Even with a significantly redesigned plan, the public turned out in force again to oppose a 28-lot subdivision off Meeting House Way in Edgartown at a packed public hearing Thursday night.
Two New Pastors Call the Island Home
Rev. Hyuk Seonwoo began his leadership at Trinity Methodist Church earlier this summer and Rev. Ernest Belisle started about the same time as the new pastor at the Chilmark Community Church.
