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
December 20, 2019
Crescent Moon and Mars
A thin crescent moon appears early Monday morning an hour before sunrise, low in the southeastern sky.
Rapid Spread of Lone Star Ticks Alarms Experts
The rapid and unexpected expansion of the lone star tick into New England poses an ominous public health risk for coastal communities like Martha’s Vineyard.
Christmas 2019
The Christmas baskets have become a habit.
Tisbury Meets Its School Renovation Team
More than 40 people took part Tuesday in a community meeting with the architects and project manager for the Tisbury School’s upcoming renovation and addition.
For Jackie O. and Carly, a Friendship of Similarities and Differences
Carly Simon’s new book, Touched By the Sun: My Friendship with Jackie, explores their journey together from book collaborators to longtime friends.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 13
Daniel Ross and Sharma Austin Ross purchased 22 Windy Hill Road in Oak Bluffs from Kyle S. Gatchell and Jennifer S. Gatchell for $590,000 on Dec. 10.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Nov. Dec 13
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $518,420 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.
Aquinnah Town Column: Dec. 20
The rain has persisted over the past few weeks but it is better than snow and ice.
Chilmark Town Column: Dec. 20
December is in full swing and with that comes a whole lot of good cheer.
Hello Isla
Garrett and Marisa Burt of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Isla Augusta Burt, born on Dec. 11 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Isla weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.
Bella Arrives
Julia Valeria Ferreira Silva and Sidney Rosa DaSilva, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Bella Ferreira Silva, born on Dec. 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Dec. 20
How about my Pats? Great win last Sunday. And away we go.
West Tisbury Town Column: Dec. 20
Well all is nearly prepared in most homes for Christmas. However there is still time for a tiny amount of last minute shopping.
Chappy Town Column: Dec. 20
Chappy has felt a bit busier and brighter over the past week as lights went up at a few houses and families gathered to take part in the festivities of Christmas in Edgartown.
Gifts for All, Good Tidings for Vineyard
On Christmas Eve, as always, St. Nick was in the sky, And looking down on land and sea with his most practiced eye, To search for landing venues for his reindeer and their sleigh.
Salt Marshes to the Rescue
Salt marshes are superheroes. Our coastal wetlands store flood water, absorb carbon dioxide and filter pollutants.
Help Nature Help Itself, Let Forests and Fields Stand Strong
In the face of a global environmental crisis, last Friday the Martha’s Vineyard Commission adopted emergency climate resolutions after Phil Duffy, executive director of the Woods Hole Research Center, delivered a stark warning on global change and human suffering.
Santa Baby
From the Dec. 20, 1974 edition of the Gazette:
Christmas and Hanukkah Services Around the Island
Hanukkah, Sunday, Dec. 21 Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, with Rabbi Caryn Broitman, music with Eric Johnson, Anthony Esposito and Shirat Hayam, 4 p.m., 130 Center Street, Vineyard Haven, mvhc.us, 508-693-0745. Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 Chilmark Community Church, candlelight service, 5 p.m. Community Baptist Church, 5 Meetinghouse Way, Aquinnah, candlelight service, 5 p.m. Federated Church,…
Sabrina Luening Benefit Concert Featuring Dwight and Nicole
Dwight and Nicole, Ryan Montbleau and Phil daRosa are joining together on Friday, Dec. 20 to host a concert and benefit for Sabrina Luening who suffered a stroke this fall.
New Music From an Old Vineyard Soul
Tristan Israel introduces his latest album, Out Into the Midnight, with a CD release concert at the Old Whaling Church Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
Winter Stirrings
It is hard to believe that by the calendar, winter is practically upon us and that it is already the week before Christmas.
Spirit Song
There is nothing quite like a couple of pre-Christmas snowfalls. It is so pretty with all the lights.
Wasteful Wrappings
Call me Scrooge, but I want to talk about a holiday tradition that needs to be disposed of: waste.
Edgartown Elevates Reade Milne To Building Inspector
After three years as assistant building inspector, Reade Milne was officially appointed on Dec. 13 as the Edgartown building inspector.
Ending an Era, Chilmark Chocolates Closes Its Doors
Chilmark Chocolates sold its final box on Wednesday — closing the door on an Island institution that has endured as a singular business for more than three decades.
Gritty Play Highlights First Week of Winter Sports
Against Sandwich, boys hockey goalie Graham Stearns was lights out in the net. The sophomore stopped 28 shots en route to his first shutout of the year.
Up-Island School Committee Postpones Vote on Budget
With an eye toward trimming expenses, the up-Island regional school district committee this week postponed voting on a budget for the next fiscal year.
Scudder Family Dispute Airs Internal Struggle at Hy-Line Cruises
A simmering squabble over control of family-owned and operated Hy-line Cruises, which provides high-speed ferry service between Hyannis and the Islands, erupted into public view Tuesday at an SSA meeting.
Top Eight: SSA General Manager Lists Goals for 2020
At their monthly meeting Tuesday, SSA governors had a chance to weigh in on general manager Robert Davis’s goals for the coming year.
SSA Seeks to Explain Frequent Ferry Cancellations
Barges loaded with heavy equipment and materials for the Woods Hole terminal reconstruction project are berthed so close to slips that ferry captains are canceling some trips out of safety concerns.
Neighbor Dispute With Harbor View Hotel Bubbles Over Before Selectmen
Edgartown selectmen took no action on changes to the liquor license at the Harbor View Hotel Monday after hearing a litany of complaints from abutters.
Tisbury End of Lambert’s Cove Road Won’t Reopen Until 2020
Washed out, repaired, reopened and closed once more over a four-day period last week, the Vineyard Haven end of Lambert’s Cove Road will remain blocked off through the end of the year.
Edgartown Man Wins Low-Number License Plate Raffle
Carlos Teles of Edgartown has won the right to claim Massachusetts vehicle license plate MV 100, after a six-week raffle campaign.
When the Bag Lady Cometh, the Earth Rejoices
In a little over two years, Jennifer Coor has created more than 500 reusable bags for the Chicken Alley Thrift Shop. The bags are used to carry purchases, a creative and recyclable alternative to plastic bags.
License Plate Raffle Tickets Going Fast
There is still time to get in the running for this afternoon’s raffle of Massachusetts license plate number MV 100. Sales end at 3 p.m.
VTA Will Seek Funding from Towns to Restore Winter Service
The Vineyard Transit Authority advisory board voted Friday to seek funding from Island voters next spring to pay for restoring off-season bus service to previous levels.
Rain Can’t Dampen Christmas in Edgartown Spirit
From the parade to the Minnesingers, Christmas in Edgartown kept the holiday traditions humming all weekend long.
Lambert’s Cove Road Closed on Vineyard Haven End
Lambert’s Cove Road on the Vineyard Haven end has been closed until further notice, Tisbury town officials said Friday. Heavy rain is in the forecast for Saturday, and the road has already suffered a washout.
Carnegie Art Show Gathers Small Works for Great Gifts
This year’s Gifts of Art show and sale at the Carnegie in Edgartown opened Thursday with a reception for 10 local painters whose smaller-scale works are sized and priced for gift-giving.
Woods Hole Climate Expert Delivers Urgent Message to MVC
At a special presentation to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Thursday, Dr. Phil Duffy spelled out the grave state of the global climate crisis for the planet.
