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
January 10, 2020
Vineyard Figures Prominently in Boston Globe Sports Accolades
Sixteen Vineyard student-athletes received honors from the Boston Globe Friday for their accomplishments this fall sports season.
Ice Moon
Tonight’s full moon, the Ice Moon, appears in the zodiacal constellation Gemini.
As Ferry Cancellations Pile Up, Islanders Fret About Their Boatline
Thousands of ferry cancellations between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard over the past two years have had Islanders questioning the reliability of their lifeline.
Oak Bluffs Settles Sexual Harassment Claims Against Town Fire Chief
The town has settled sexual harassment and discrimination claims against its fire chief John Rose, agreeing to pay former fire department administrator Cynthia Hatt $97,500.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival Welcomes New Board Members
he Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival has added several industry veterans to its board of directors.
Welcome Myles
Tippy Nirandone and Jacob Vanderhoop, of Aquinnah, announce the birth of a son, Myles Xaysana Vanderhoop, born on Dec. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Land Bank Revenues Stayed High in 2019
Signaling continued staying power in the real estate market, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank had another strong year in 2019, with revenues increasing by 13 per cent over 2018.
ROE Act Information Session
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, MV Indivisible and state representative Dylan Fernandes will host an informational session on the ROE Act on Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mr. Fernandes is one of the cosponsors of the ROE Act, which seeks to expand abortion access among…
Cong. Joe Kennedy Town Hall Talk
Congressman Joe Kennedy 3rd will hold a town hall meeting at Camp Jabberwocky on Sunday, Jan. 12, beginning at 11 a.m.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Jan. 10
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $234,985 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 3, 2019.
Community Airs Concerns Over Bandstand Design
A standing-room-only crowd packed the Katharine Cornell Theatre for an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed architectural design to replace the Owen Park bandstand.
Sgt. Jamie Craig Headlines Next Tuesdays in the Newsroom
Tuesdays in the Newsroom, the Gazette’s off-season speaker/discussion series, returns this month with a look back at Vineyard novelist Philip R. Craig.
Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Heschel Service
The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center and the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP will host a Martin Luther King service on Friday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Hallmark Channel Airs a Beautiful Place to Die
More than 30 years after fictional detective J.W. Jackson solved his first Martha’s Vineyard murder in a novel by Philip R. Craig, the story is coming to the small screen as a Hallmark movie.
High School Rejected for State Construction Grant Program for a Fifth Time
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School learned this week that it was not accepted into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) grant program.
January Days
Winter tiptoed in this year, like a teen who stayed out too late and was careful to not wake a sleeping household.
Bus Sense
The Vineyard Transit Authority is to be applauded as it makes the transition to electric buses, backed by generous state grants and at no burden to Island taxpayers.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Jan. 3
Bernd-Peter Morganroth purchased 75 Norton Orchard Road in Edgartown from Evelyn M. McSweeney for $1,150,000 on Dec. 23.
Welcome Landyn
Janelle Mooney and Wesley Haeselbarth, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Landyn Vincent Haeselbarth, born on Nov. 24 at Falmouth Hospital.
Hello Holly
Amanda Hollyfield and Ryan Murtha, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Holly Rae Murtha, born on Dec. 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aiyanna Arrives
Talia Rogers and John Gibson, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Aiyanna Elizabeth Sue Gibson, born on Dec. 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Greetings Zachary
Julia Theodora Tarka and Zachary Jon Tarka, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Zachary Jon Tarka, born on Dec. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aquinnah Town Column: Jan. 10
The weather in Aquinnah has gone from freezing, to rain, to snow, and yet it is expected to reach 60 degrees by the weekend.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 10
The shortest day has passed and although there will be ups and downs in the weather—it’s winter in New England, after all.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 10
It is officially recorded that last year was one of the wettest on record.
Chappy Town Column: Jan. 10
This month the Chappaquiddick Community Center potluck suppers are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan 10
We have been enjoying some good weather, not too cold, not a lot of wind and no precipitation.
Christmas Bird Count
So now the 60th annual Christmas Bird Count is history. It was held on Jan. 4, and as Lanny McDowell succinctly put it, “It was memorable because it was so not memorable.”
Vegalicious
Vega is a star in more ways than one.
Master of Disaster
Hopefully this is my last week of just making stuff up.
Gazette Chronicle
From the Jan. 9, 1948 edition of the Gazette:
Behind the Headlines a Cultural Legacy Stands
Admittedly, it was decades ago that I was in Iran, during the last year of the U.S.-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi regime, but I have never forgotten the beauty of the Imam Mosque.
Dance and Cinema in Tune Together at Pathways
Debuting this weekend at PathwaysARTS in the Chilmark Tavern, CinemaDance shows how two prominent art forms, dance and film, can come together to create a beautiful hybrid.
Yard Introduces the Rubberband Method
The Yard continues its journey of bringing heat to the cold winter months with round two of its off-season programing.
Longtime School Business Administrator Changes Jobs
After an extensive search, Edgartown has appointed school business administrator Amy Tierney as its new town accountant. She begins work on Feb. 18.
Plan to Hike Mooring Fees in Tisbury Sparks Lively Discussion
A request from Tisbury harbor master John Crocker to increase mooring permit fees three times over the coming five years led to a lively discussion Tuesday.
High School Budget Is Approved
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School district committee this week certified a $23.2 million operating budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
Basketball Roars Back to Beat Bishop Stang
In a basketball game that was a story of two halves, senior captain Jared Regan scored 31 points in the Vineyarder’s comeback win over Bishop Stang.
Prosecution Drops Manslaughter Charge in Fentanyl Case
The Cape and Islands district attorney has dropped a manslaughter charge in a fatal opioid-related overdose, citing a recent state Supreme Judicial Court decision.
The Stormy Relationship Between Weather and Climate Change
On Monday night at the West Tisbury Library, Dr. Peter Neilley spoke about our changing climate, its impact on our Island and how modern weather and climate forecasts are made.
Parking Meters Recommended for Vineyard Haven Lot
Tisbury took another step Tuesday toward becoming the first town on Martha’s Vineyard with metered parking.
Hospital Airs Plan for Edgartown Nursing Home
Leaders from the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital came before the Edgartown selectmen Monday to update the board on their substantial building project.
FBI Inquiry Focuses on Oak Bluffs Fire Department
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the Oak Bluffs EMS and fire department, multiple sources familiar with the investigation have confirmed.
A Boatbuilder’s Tour of the Working Waterfront
Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway opened its doors Saturday for some shop talk, giving experienced boatbuilders and curious neighbors a glimpse of the historic boatyard.
Bonding and Breaking Bread at Community Meals
Six nights and one afternoon a week from January through March, churches around Martha’s Vineyard welcome everyone to take a seat and enjoy a free community supper or lunch.
Settling in, One Memory at a Time
My husband Bill and I were vacationing on the Cape in the summer of 1965 when some friends sailed over to visit us.
Porky Francis, Tackle Shop Owner, Legendary Fisherman, Dies at 80
Capt. Everett (Porky) Francis, a familiar figure on the Edgartown waterfront where he had fished nearly all his life, died Saturday after a long illness.
Vineyarders Prevail Over Whalers in Historic Girls Hockey Matchup
In the first girls hockey clash between the two islands, Ava BenDavid scored the first six Vineyard goals as the home team defeated the Nantucket Whalers 8-4.
Christmas Bird Count Documents Shifting Species on Island
Birders from near and far fanned out across Martha’s Vineyard Saturday for the 60th annual Christmas Bird Count. At the end of the day, some 60 birders hung their rain jackets at the Wakeman Center in Vineyard Haven to analyze the data.
Barnes Road Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Driver Cited
A stretch of Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs has reopened after a one-vehicle accident snapped a utility pole late Saturday afternoon.
Longtime Engineering Director Is Out at SSA
Carl Walker, the longtime director of engineering and maintenance at the Steamship Authority, has had his position eliminated due to restructuring, the SSA said.
