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 27, 2019
Crescent Moon and Jupiter
A thin crescent moon and the bright planet Jupiter appear close together on Thursday night.
Island Students Turn in Solid Scores on MCAS
Vineyard elementary schools scored well across the board on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), earning marks well above the state average. Science continues to be a standout.
Out of the Darkness; Working and Walking to Prevent Suicide
September is Suicide Awareness month. The second annual walk for suicide prevention and awareness will take place Saturday at dawn at Bend in the Road Beach in Edgartown.
Tower of History: Renovations Begin at East Chop Light
Repairs are under way this fall at the East Chop Lighthouse, the historic cast-iron tower that sits on Telegraph Hill, its beacon flashing green-green-green to guide mariners on their way around the chop.
For Wounded Warriors, Derby Brings Camaraderie and Caring
Thanks to the American Heroes Saltwater Challenge, a group of 12 veterans and their families from all over the United States had the chance to participate in the derby.
Cost of History
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission sent a sharp message when it fined the owners of the Mill House $100,000 for demolishing a piece of history without approval, but it remains to be seen how well the message will stick. The sad truth is that for some it is easier to pay a penalty than to go…
Vape-Free Zone
When vaping burst on the scene a few years ago, the idea of a healthier, smoke-free cigarette sounded too good to be true.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 20
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $450,810 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Around the World in Thirty Years
There are a few inherent perils in writing travel memoirs, of course.
To the Rescue
The five-masted schooner Marcus L. Urann, with a cargo of coal from Sewalls Point, Va., for Boston, ran ashore on Skiffs Island Shoal, about three miles south from Washqua Hill.
Standing Up for Woods Hole
The SSA has been encroaching on and abusing Woods Hole since 1960.
Larger Than Life
Barry D. Roy of Chilmark died on August 9.
Gazette Clippings
I seem compelled every few years to write a love letter to the Gazette. Today, at home in Connecticut, I was reading the Sept. 13 issue.
MVC Postpones Vote on Meetinghouse Place
Deliberations and a vote on the Meetinghouse Place subdivision have been postponed for a second week.
Kudos to Kazara
Kazara Aldeborgh, MVRHS class of 2019, has earned spots on both the University of Findlay 2019/20 Hunt Seat IHSA Equestrian and the eventing teams.
Human Rights Documentary
West Tisbury filmmaker Angela Anderson’s new documentary Inviolable – The Fight For Human Rights will be screened on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at the West Tisbury Library.
First Aid Training
The Aquinnah communty response team will host a free first aid training on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town hall.
Welcome Talulla
Samantha Church and James Hickey, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Talulla Claire Hickey, born on Sept. 18.
Hello Juniper
Jen and Carl Woods, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Juniper Coon Woods, born on Sept. 20.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Sept. 20
Wayne B. George and Kim K. George purchased 19 Lambert’s Cove Road in West Tisbury from Beach Road Properties LLC for $825,000 on Sept. 20.
When Poetry Takes Flight
On Saturday, Sept. 28 Warren Woessner will present his new book of poems Exit Sky at a reading at the Edgartown Library, beginning at 2 p.m.
Short Films, Big Audience
The final 10 short films have been culled from all over the world and now you get to decide which is the best.
Thomas Berry Talk
Thomas Berry was many things: a humanist, an eco-theologian, a priest, an author.
Oak Bluffs Selectmen Hear Summer Recap
A report card on late bar closings, staff shortages for highway, fire and police, and mooring management in town waters were all topics for discussion with town department heads this week.
Swimming Coyote Spotted Near the Elizabeth Islands
Early Wednesday afternoon, Ralph and Cynthia DeFelice saw and photographed a coyote swimming between two of the Elizabeth islands.
Seasonal Sensations
This is the time of the year that a wide variety of birds are winging their way south, passing through the Vineyard on their way.
Riddle Me This
I often think that fall is the best of the four seasons.
Fall Finery
I often think that fall is the best of the four seasons.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 27
Well, the last weekend of summer was delightfully warm and sunny.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 27
Nothing celebrates September like being invited to my friends, Bob and Elaine Klein, for dinner and a sunset view from the Lagoon.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 27
It has not been as hot as I thought it was going to be, but it is still warm and everyone is enjoying the weather.
Chappy Town Column: Sept. 27
We have had a stretch of beautiful, perfect fall days here on Chappy.
Aquinnah Town Column: Sept. 27
Summer days are still being enjoyed in Aquinnah despite the calendar, with temperatures in the 70s all week and sunshine each day.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 27
Summer has managed to string itself along through this third week of September with its warm breezes, fish jumping, sailboats skimming along the water, toes in the sand and bodies in the surf.
New Judge Named to Head Edgartown District Court
The Hon. Benjamin C. Barnes will become the new first justice of the Edgartown district court next month. The appointment takes effect Oct. 7, a court spokesman confirmed this week.
Football Wins Two Straight; Soccer, Field Hockey Take Aim at Nauset
For the first time since 2015 Vineyard football has a winning streak.
Hall of Famer David Stanwood Stays in Tune
Longtime Vineyarder David Stanwood was named to the Piano Technicians Guild Hall of Fame this summer — but he didn’t even know about it until the next day.
A Warm Farewell in West Tisbury for Bob and Maggie Schwartz
Well-wishing neighbors, family and friends streamed in and out of the West Tisbury home of Robert and Maggie Schwartz over the weekend as the couple prepared to move to a new home after 55 years.
First Aid Training Saturday
The Aquinnah communty response team will host a free first aid training on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town hall.
Seach for Suspect Continues in Pat Gregory Case
A police search remains ongoing for a suspect in the murder of Pat Gregory on a remote hiking trail in northern California more than five years ago.
SSA General Manager Gets High Marks, and a Raise
General manager Robert Davis continues to please the boat line board of governors, who gave him high grades in his second annual performance review Tuesday on Nantucket.
Edgartown Sets Dates for Bay Scalloping
Edgartown selectmen set dates for the upcoming bay scallop season at their meeting Monday. Family scalloping begins Oct. 1 in all areas; the commercial season begins Nov. 4.
A Young Artist Gradually Takes Shape
Less than four years after Opal Wortmann set her sights on becoming an artist, she’s having her second show at the Vineyard Haven Public Library.
Tony Shalhoub Wins Fourth Emmy Award
On Sunday evening Tony Shalhoub won an Emmy award for best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Coast Guard Investigation at West Chop Is Closed
A lengthy government investigation into lead contamination at a Coast Guard housing facility at the West Chop Light has been closed following the issuance of a final report over the summer.
Public Schools Ink Three-Year Contract for Teachers, Staff
The new school year began with a new three-year contract for Island teachers and support staff. It includes a two per cent increase in salaries across the board.
Black Sea Bass Lead the Way at Annual Kids Derby
At first light on Sunday morning, young anglers lined the Steamship Authority wharf in Oak Bluffs, rods and reels in hand, to fish in the annual kids derby.
Gathering of Angels at Ceremony of Remembrance
A cloudless September sky stretched wide and blue over the Edgartown Lighthouse Saturday afternoon, where more than 150 people gathered for the annual Ceremony of Remembrance.
MVC Approves Mill House Demolition, But at a Cost
Capping a lengthy and at times emotional process, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission begrudgingly approved the historic Mill House demolition 13-1 Thursday night.
Islanders Join Worldwide Climate Action Day
Martha’s Vineyard schoolchildren and others joined a day of activism around the globe Friday to protest inaction in the face of a climate change crisis.
