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
November 1, 2019
Jupiter and Venus
The two brightest planets in the solar system appear in the evening western sky.
Rambling Roads
Half the leaves are down now, littering lawns, sidewalks and farm fields, nature’s confetti ready for raking. Or not.
Ropeless Science Advances, Aiming to Save Right Whales
Recent grants were awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to develop and study ropeless or breakable rope fishing technology for lobstermen and other trap fishermen.
R.M. Packer Ordered to Pay Hefty Fines for Environmental Violations
Two waterfront Vineyard Haven companies owned by Ralph M. Packer have been ordered by a federal judge to pay $1.3 million in fines.
Feet on the Ground, Head in the Clouds Is a Successful Combo
For as long as he can remember, Dan Wolf has been a tinkerer — a fidgeter, a fixer and a figure-outer, happy to futz with anything he could get his hands on.
From Crafts to Art Gallery, Anchored in Family and Place
The Harbor Craft Shop in Menemsha closed its doors earlier this fall. When the shop reopens in the spring, it will do so under a new name, the Ruel Gallery.
Sweet Relief for Vineyard Chocolate Fans
Chilmark sisters Allison and Sarah Flanders, former employees of Chilmark Chocolates, plan to open a new small-batch chocolatier with money raised largely from the Island community.
Adult ESL Students Celebrate Graduation
For the past eight weeks, a group of 15 Brazilian natives have been meeting at the Oak Bluffs Public Library to learn beginners level English language skills.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Oct. 25
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $275,700 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 1
Time to remind you to change the clocks as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 1
Wind has been the big deal for the past couple of weeks.
Chappy Town Column: Nov. 1
The next potluck dinner at the Chappaquiddick Community Center is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6.
West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 1
Well the weekend weather was a mix first pure Indian summer that allowed you to get a lot of outdoor chores done in preparation for winter without freezing and then high winds and rain.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 1
Lee Ellsworth, formerly of Coast Guard Station Menemsha, was in town for a visit a short while back.
Aquinnah Town Column: Nov. 1
This has been another blustery week with torrential rain on Sunday, significant winds and ferries cancelled.
Hi There Clifton
Sonya Mayrand and Lewis Colby, of Aquinnah, announce the birth of a son, Clifton Maris Colby, born on Oct. 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Clifton weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth.
Greetings Colby
Finn Briggs and Abbey Randa Briggs announce the birth of their daughter, Colby Vivian Briggs, on Oct. 17 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Announcing Leo
Diana Waring and Robert Myers, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Leo Fisk Alfred Myers, born on Oct. 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Leo weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth.
Welcome Wren
Caroline Mayhew and Daniel Mayhew, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Wren Isaac Mayhew, born on Oct. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Wren weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.
Finley Arrives
Becca and Nick Wilbur, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Finley Jane Wilbur, born on Oct. 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Finley weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces at birth.
Hello Neliah
Keilla Geddis and Michael Araujo, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Neliah Layla Araujo, born on Oct. 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Neliah weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth.
Zero Waste Week
The fourth annual Students for Zero Waste Week runs from Nov. 4 to 8. This year’s theme is Reuse and Refuse to Protect Our Climate.
New Minister at Edgartown Federated Church
The Edgartown Federated Church has called a new minister who will preach his first service on Sunday, Nov. 3.
New Vision, Vineyard Haven
Regarding the Caleb Prouty House, how about:
Unfortunate Firing
The following letter was sent to Wendy Brophy, a member of the board of directors for Island Elderly Housing regarding the recent firing of Ann Baird.
Music for a Cause
On Oct. 19, Ladyfest 2019 filled Circuit avenue with live music, talented street vendors, and local food trucks.
Dead Men Tell No Tales
From the Nov. 1, 1923 edition of the Gazette:
Tisbury Hears New Marine Terminal Plans
Tisbury selectmen got their first look Tuesday at what could be the future of Packer’s marine terminal on Beach Road as a support terminal for an offshore wind farm planned for waters south of the Island.
Waterfowl Arrivals
As October turns to November our winter resident waterfowl start to arrive.
Burning Bush
This plant has some seeing red, while others see fantastic fall foliage.
Choice Times
I’m not one to ever complain about rain. I firmly stand by that statement after following the week’s news about all the wild fires in California — what a nightmare for those people.
Vineyard Bookshelf: There You Are
There You Are by Mathea Morais is a touching and fiercely intelligent book.
A Visit to Time Present and Time Past
In Burnt Norton, the first poem of Four Quartets by TS Eliot, a bird is the guide through a garden that is both within and outside of time.
Barn Raisers Ball
The annual Barn Raisers Ball is Sat. Nov. 2 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
Poetry Cafe
The off-season Poetry Cafe returns this weekend at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse with a new name, Poetry & Pie.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 25
Scott Rosenberg TRS and BSR Realty Trust purchased 556 Chappaquonsett Road in Vineyard Haven from David Milch TRS, Rita Milch TRS and Milch Family Trust for 7,000,000 on Oct. 21.
Boys Cross Country Wins League Championship
While the Whalers and Vineyarders slugged it out on the gridiron Saturday, over on the Cape, cross country’s senior captain Peter Burke was leaving runners in his wake.
New Developer Enters Race for Offshore Wind
The state Department of Energy Resources announced Wednesday that it has selected Mayflower Wind to enter contract negotiations to build a second wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard.
Boo! Tisbury, Oak Bluffs Postpone Halloween
With stormy weather in the forecast for Halloween, officials in both Tisbury and Oak Bluffs announced that trick or treating would be postponed until Saturday.
Chilmark Voters Swiftly Back Funds for Public Safety Buildings
A new public safety building and firehouse in Chilmark cleared another hurdle at a special town meeting Monday night when voters approved $440,000 for design work.
Edgartown Building Inspector Lenny Jason Will Retire
Longtime Edgartown building inspector Leonard Jason Jr. is set to hang up his hard hat after three decades on the job, according to a letter of resignation submitted to the selectmen.
Climate Action Talks Begin with Storm Preparedness
When a major hurricane or other disaster strikes Martha’s Vineyard, people who need help right away can’t count on getting it from first responders, the emergency management director for West Tisbury said in a talk Saturday.
Selectmen to Discuss Possible Purchase of Stone Bank
Tisbury selectmen will go behind closed doors Tuesday to discuss the possible purchase of the historic stone bank on Main street Vineyard Haven. Owned by Santander, the property is for sale.
West Tisbury Backs Shared Funding for New Tri-Town Building
West Tisbury selectmen agreed last week to back a shared funding concept for a new Tri-town ambulance headquarters in Chilmark.
Oh the Places You’ll Go at a Food and Wine Festival
One glass. 250 wines. Pick up a steak tartar chicharron when you pass “go.” Those were the three rules at the Grand Tasting on Saturday, the signature event of the Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival.
Whalers Defend the Cup in 47-20 Triumph
In the 40th Island Cup matchup, a tough Nantucket team proved too much for the Vineyarders. The Whalers wasted no time in jumping out to a 28-0 lead.
Sam Sifton Delivers a Belly Full of Laughs and Cooking Wisdom
Cook the Vineyard editor and author Susie Middleton led the wide-ranging, insightful and often funny conversation with New York Times cooking maestro Sam Sifton.
