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
November 15, 2019
Gibbous Moon and Gemini
Vineyard Skies for Friday, November 15, 2019. Sunrise and Sunset Day Sunrise Sunset Fri., Nov. 15 6:30 4:21 Sat., Nov. 16 6:31 4:20 Sun., Nov. 17 6:32 4:20 Mon., Nov. 18 6:33 4:19 Tues., Nov. 19 6:35 4:18 Wed., Nov. 20 6:36 4:17 Thurs., Nov. 21 6:37 4:17 Fri., Nov. 22 6:38 4:16 Temperatures and…
Sports, and Sportsmanship
As the fall sports seasons come to a close, the cross country teams are out in front — again.
Funding Aids Homelessness Problem on Martha’s Vineyard
The Vineyard’s once informal homelessness advocacy network made strides this week to establish greater permanence.
Wampanoag Tribal Elections are Sunday
Incumbent chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Cheryl Andrews-Maltais will face a write-in challenge from newcomer Kevin Devine.
Regulators Take Action to Stem Striped Bass Decline
Responding to the precipitous drop in the Atlantic striped bass population, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has mandated an 18 per cent cut in commercial and recreational harvest quotas for 2020.
Tuesdays in the Newsroom Gets Lively With History
Entitled (Old) News You Can Use, the event begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Announcing Ellie
Jenna and Andrew Wheeler, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Ellie Elizabeth Wheeler, born on Nov. 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome Vida
Randi Sylvia and Thomas Van Hollebeke, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Vida Josephine Van Hollebeke, born on Nov. 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Russia and Ukraine Bots Target Gazette Website
An unexplained surge of traffic to Vineyard Gazette websites Tuesday caused vineyardgazette.com to go down briefly just after noon and remain slow for several hours.
Fire Risk Forum
There will be an educational forum on fire risks and preventative measures for Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center.
Mediation Grant
Newman’s Own Foundation has awarded $5,000 to the Martha’s Vineyard Mediation Program to support its new conflict coaching initiative.
Travel Expense Funding
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services recently received funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to fund the Transportation Access Program (TAP) to assist Island residents with off-Island travel expenses due to medical and/or behavioral health appointments.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Nov. 15
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $489,182.33 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Chappy Town Column: Nov. 15
The ferryboat On Time 3 returned to service on Tuesday, Nov. 5 after only two weeks and two days away.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 15
I am sitting here watching the weather as I write this and it is saying it will be cold, perhaps record breaking.
At Rest or Play, Always a Loyal Companion
Annie, an Irish terrier who was well known and well loved by many on the Island, died on Veterans Day at Seven Gates Farm in West Tisbury where she lived with her owner.
West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 15
With the rapidly falling leaves, time change, much cooler temperatures and lowering the storm windows, we are slowly falling into the grasp of winter.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 15
It’s almost here, that day full of fabulous tradition and community spirit is just around the corner. The kids have been lacing up their sneakers and stretching out their legs in anticipation of the annual Chilmark School Turkey Trot. On Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. the entire school, many friends, neighbors and alumni will…
Aquinnah Town Column: Nov. 15
Winter is upon us. The temperature fell on Tuesday from 60 degrees down to 30 degrees in a matter of hours.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 8
Ramon Carvalho purchased 20 Elm street in Vineyard Haven from Darlene A. Marashlian TRS for $800,000 on Nov. 6.
Please Adopt Us: Nov. 15
It’s been another good week for adoptions.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Spies
Marc Favreau’s new book Spies opens with a gripping story.
Menemsha
Ankle deep, soles balancing on eelgrass beds.
Islandwide Solutions
As county commissioners, we do our best to see things from an Islandwide perspective and approach them with Islandwide solutions.
Trash Free Island
I have visited the Vineyard every summer for a week with my brother who has been going for 20 years.
At the Table
From the Nov. 19, 1943 edition of the Gazette:
Commuter Crows
Fortunately, Veterans Day was a warm and beautiful day making it all the better to celebrate all the sacrifices our veterans have made in both war and peace.
Hard Freeze
Last weekend’s weather forecast gave me a bit of angst.
Slithering Around
Why did the snake cross the road? To get to the sunnyside.
The Thanksgiving Myth Busted
On Saturday, Nov. 16 Sassafras Earth Education will host a potluck conversation entitled The Thanksgiving Myth Busted.
Peanut Papers
Lucy Van Pelt could be a difficult character, dispensing advice for a nickel, but just as quick to dispense aggression.
Edgartown School Presents Frozen Jr.
Visit with Elsa and Anna, Prince Hans, Kristoff and Olaf and the rest of the Frozen gang as played by the talented kids at the Edgartown School.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 15
As the saying goes, the temperature went from 42 degrees to 22 degrees like it saw a state trooper. I think I moved to the wrong Island.
The Peanut Papers
Lucy Van Pelt could be a difficult character, dispensing advice for a nickel, but just as quick to dispense aggression.
Warm Sendoff for Soon-to-Retire Lenny Jason
You name it and Edgartown building inspector Lenny Jason doesn’t miss it. Unless of course it’s his retirement party.
From Bartender to Pulpit Leader, Journey of Faith Is All About the People
The Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard has called a new minister, Richard DenUyl, Jr., who preached his first sermon on All Saints Day, Nov. 2.
VTA Vows to Keep Some Sunday Service
The administrator for the Vineyard Transit Authority said a plan to eliminate Sunday service this winter will be revisited.
Tisbury Spends $11,000 to Raise Sunken Harbor Master Boat
It cost the town of Tisbury more than $11,000 to raise the harbor patrol boat that sank at its Owen Park berth last month.
Oak Bluffs Backs Spending for Environmental Projects
Two key environmental improvement projects won swift approval from Oak Bluffs voters this week, including one for long-running coastal restoration work at the North Bluff.
Hard Truths and Creative Vision Add Up to Stunning Theatre
Radio storytelling took the stage on Friday and Saturday nights, when performance artist Dan Froot brought his acclaimed Pang! to the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Island Turns out to Stand and March With Vineyard Veterans
The Veterans Day march through downtown Oak Bluffs was filled with the sound of bagpipes playing homage to those who served.
Community Celebrates Sabrina Luening in Song
Sabrina Luening has spent most of her life singing for the Island. On Saturday, the Island sang for her in a community benefit.
Martha’s Vineyard Celebrates Veterans Day
Veterans Day is today, and Islanders join others around the country in observing the national holiday. A parade begins at 10:45 this morning in Oak Bluffs. Earlier, flags go up along the Avenue of Flags in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.
Cross Country Heads to All-State Finals, Boys Win Division Title
For the second year in a row the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School cross country team has produced a banner season. Saturday the boys squad won the division five South Sectional championship.
State Announces Funding to Study Homelessness on Martha’s Vineyard
With a rare budget surplus, the state has secured $200,000 for the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to conduct a comprehensive housing and homeless prevention plan, Sen. Julian Cyr announced on a trip to the Vineyard Saturday.
High School Faces Suspensions After Incident at Soccer Game
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is facing a slate of disciplinary action from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association following an incident early this month.
High School Honored for Its Unified Sports Program
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School was honored as a Special Olympics National Banner School on Thursday, just before a Unified basketball game against Falmouth.
Andrew Woodruff Is Back on the Farm, This Time Without a Tractor
The time-honored tractor is giving way to different equipment on the land Andrew Woodruff tends today, at Island Grown Initiative’s Thimble Farm in Vineyard Haven.
Vineyarders Come Up Short Against Feisty Mashpee Falcons
On a bitterly cold and windy Friday night at Dan McCarthy Field, a motivated Mashpee team out-muscled a banged-up Vineyard squad 20-6.
Building That Houses Red Cat Kitchen Comes Under New Ownership
The shingled Kennebec avenue bungalow housing the noted Oak Bluffs eatery Red Cat Kitchen was sold this week for $690,000.
