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
September 13, 2019
High School Imbroglio
What is most disheartening about the current standoff over high school funding is what it says about the potential for the Island to provide its children with the kind of learning environment they need and deserve. One of the best examples of successful intra-Island collaboration, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, has now become a…
Small Harvest Moon
This weekend’s full moon will be smaller than usual.
Mike McCarthy Named to Bridgewater College Hall of Fame
Michael McCarthy has been named to the Bridgewater State University Hall of Fame.
History at Sea Reveals Brave Young WWII Pilots
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers final report was released this week about the crash of a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver during a training run in Cape Pogue Pond.
Edgartown Principal Embraces New Role in Small-Town Setting
Dr. Shelley Einbinder, the new principal of the Edgartown School, is determined to know the name of every student and family at the school.
Rods Up, Reels Ready to Roll, Derby Days Are Here Again
The curtain rises at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 for the 74th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. The first weigh-in begins at 8 a.m.
Inaugural Summer for Rental Tax Sees Mixed Reviews
Martha’s Vineyard’s first summer with a tax on short-term rentals is in the books, and real estate brokers and listing agents are voicing frustration.
Tisbury Begins to Tackle Tangle of School Issues
Town and school leaders took constructive steps this week to address the problems at the Tisbury School, authorizing the use of emergency funds to cover immediate needs.
Finding Life Among the Headstones
I am the cemetery walker. This is not a grim or macabre title. Rather, it’s one of the most spiritually connected aspects of my life.
Tisbury, Wake Up and Smell the Present
Ten years ago I started a term as a Tisbury selectmen.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Deep Water Blues
Deep Water Blues by Fred Waitzkin, Open Road, 143 pages, $17.99 .
Four Decades of an Unfolding Story
I feel a kinship with the Goss Community Press that prints the Vineyard Gazette every week.
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If Memory Serves
From the Sept. 10, 1926 edition of the Gazette:
Voter Registration Reminder
Every year, the fourth Tuesday in September is National Voter Registration Day.
Post Office Blues
On Saturday Sept. 7, I went to the Edgartown Post Office as I do almost daily.
Safety Concern
In June 2018 I witnessed a close call when a car almost struck a child crossing the street on his bike west bound on the Edgartown-West Tisbury road near Metcalf.
Practice Swim
On August 23 our A Long Swim Team made the first attempt, ever, to swim from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard.
Safer Showers
I have been a plumbing inspector on the Island for many years.
Respect for Civility
I want to thank Beth Kramer and the West Tisbury Free Public Library for having the courage to host Alan Dershowitz last week.
Owning His Choices
We participated in the protest at the West Tisbury Library for Alan Dershowitz’s book talk.
Aquinnah Town Column: Sept. 13
Aquinnah was relatively unscathed from Dorian with merely a significant rainfall and only a few gusts of wind.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 13
It’s here. It’s here. I know I’ve been reminding you for weeks now, but the party we’ve been looking forward to is upon us.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 13
Throw a little salt over your left shoulder before reading the column for good luck. Today is the only Friday the 13th of this year.
Hello Patrick
Molly and Patrick Martone of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Patrick Joseph Martone, born on Sept. 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Colton
Taylor Fauteux and Joshua Grant, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Colton Dean Jacob Grant, born on Sept. 10 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Garden Club Presentation
The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club will host a presentation on Sept. 17 entitled Gardening is Murder by Neal Sanders.
Playhouse Auditions
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is holding auditions for its fall production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by MJ Bruder Munafo.
Wings of Freedom Exhibit
The Wings of Freedom Tour will be on display at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, located on the ramp at the airport business park on Barnes Road.
Chappy Town Column: Sept. 13
The past few days since tropical storm Dorian swept through the Island have been absolutely spectacular.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 13
After days of watching the TV and following closely the path of Dorian, we were very thankful he went out to sea.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 13
I need your help in my neighborhood with two missing kitties.
Leadership Changes at The Yard
As The Yard embarks on a plan to renovate and expand its Chilmark campus, it has announced leadership changes.
Farm Neck Grants
The Farm Neck Foundation seeks applicants for its 2019 grants. Island nonprofit organizations are invited to submit a concise proposal describing their specific project, its potential benefits, budgetary requirements, and grant amount requested, along with two letters of support from sources outside the organization. Proposals must be received by Oct. 31. Send the applications to…
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 6
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $315,322.68 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Sept. 6
Gerson Zweifach purchased property on Quansoo Beach in Chilmark from Wiliam H. Brine 3rd and Jacqueline Zins for $350,000 on Sept. 3.
Happy Birthday Chilmark
Chilmark is turning 325 years old.
Spirit of the Vineyard
Nominations for the Spirit of the Vineyard Award are open.
Vineyarders Take on All Comers at Annual Cross Country Invitational
Sixteen high school teams from across Massachusetts and Rhode Island are set to take off this Saturday morning through the Manuel Correllus State Forest.
Fellowship of Feathers
Post Labor Day September has a luxurious feel to it.
Fungus Among Us
It seems that everyone has an opinion about consuming wild mushrooms.
Can-Do Canning
Finally, after days on end in the news we are finally done with Hurricane Dorian. Good riddance.
Pathways Presents the Yoko Miwa Trio
Pathways begins its off-season events with a special concert to honor founder Marianne Goldberg.
As Plovers Fly South, Biologists Say Protections Still Needed
In the last week of August, the final fledgling of the piping plover nesting season departed from the shore of Quansoo Beach on its first migration south. The departure marks the end of the nesting season for plovers on Martha’s Vineyard.
New League, New Season, New and Old Rivalries
September days may bring cooler weather to the Island but competition at is heating up among fall sports teams at the regional high school.
Mass Casualty Drill Planned on the Water off Oak Bluffs
Emergency services personnel will be conducting a mass casualty incident drill off Inkwell Beach on Sunday morning.
High School Committee Hears Sports Reports
The regional high school was one of 16 schools in the commonwealth to be recognized as a 2019 National Banner School for their unified sports program, coach Ryan Kent told the high school committee this week.
Edgartown Presses Its Points on High School Funding Issue
Edgartown officials doubled down on their criticism of proposed changes to the high school funding mechanism Monday.
Island Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Quiet Observances
Solemn ceremonies marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were held around the Island Wednesday morning. Flags flew at half mast in every Island town.
Woods Hole Residents Sound Off on Early Morning Freight Boats
Vineyarders say early morning freight boat is essential; Woods Hole residents say their quality of life is damaged due to the noise.
Powwow Celebrates Tribal Heritage, Traditions
Every year, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) gathers for its annual powwow — a festive two-day celebration of tribal heritage.
Oak Bluffs Firefighters Quickly Put Out Boat Fire
A 24-foot powerboat caught fire in the Oak Bluffs harbor just off East Chop Drive early Tuesday, unleashing large plumes of smoke and an array of sirens.
After Malodorous Summer, Aquinnah Selectmen Investigate
For much of the past summer, residents of Aquinnah have been plagued by a foul odor wafting from the normally pristine beaches near Dogfish Bar.
Strong Tailwinds Propel Moffett Race
Alan Wilson took first place in this year’s Moffett Race aboard his 28-foot Stuart Knockabout, Altius. It was his third win, captaining three different boats.
Tisbury Students Head Back to Schools
Tisbury students had their belated first day of school Monday, with students in grades five through eight going to the regional high school and K through fourth staying in the newer wing of the town school.
Island Community Remembers, Celebrates Davin Tackabury
Hundreds crowded into the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center Sunday afternoon to celebrate and honor the life of the regional high school senior.
Seekonk Defense Dominates in Football Home Opener
The Vineyarders fought blow-for-blow with the Seekonk Warriors Saturday night to open their season, but fell 40-6.
Neighbors Object to Refuse District Expansion
A long-planned project to expand the Martha’s Vineyard Refuse District central transfer station is under review by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
Settling in for a Cinematic Journey Around the World
The 14th annual Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival took flight Thursday evening with a bee-themed opening party at the Film Center in Vineyard Haven.
Book Talk by Alan Dershowitz Draws Small Protest
A book talk on Wednesday by Alan Dershowitz at the West Tisbury Library drew a small group of protesters over Mr. Dershowitz’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
