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
June 5, 2020
Libraries Announce Contactless Pick-Up
All six Martha’s Vineyard libraries will begin offering contactless pick-ups next week. Book drops are open now.
Moon, Saturn and Jupiter
Two bright planets steal the show this summer as they get closer and closer together.
Chilmark Kicks Off Annual Town Meeting Month Monday
Chilmark voters will convene their annual town meeting Monday in an unconventional way in an unconventional year. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center outdoor basketball court.
As Testing Ramps Up, New Cases Reported
In the Island’s biggest day of coronavirus testing since the pandemic began, the boards of health reported three new antibody cases and three new symptomatically positive patients on the Vineyard Thursday.
Pandemic Recasts Annual Town Meetings as Outdoor Affairs
Island towns are busy preparing for an annual town meeting season unlike any other, putting up massive tents, paring down warrants and looking to pass historically austere budgets.
Taking Time for Takeout Is Gift of Many Options
Tuesday night I drove from the wilds of West Tisbury all the way to Oak Bluffs.
Valedictorian Excels on the Stage and in the Classroom
Jaiden is valedictorian of the regional high school class of 2020, and he has been named a Presidential Scholar, one of only three students to receive the award this year in Massachusetts.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 29
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $94,540 for the business week ending on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Please Adopt Us
At this time, the animal shelter remains open for official business and by appointment only.
Annual Town Election Lineup for June Sees Contests
At the Vineyard’s annual town elections this month, incumbent selectmen face challenges in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury and West Tisbury.
Ice House Pond Closed to Swimming
The popular swimming hole is closed for the 2020 season. Hiking trails remain open.
Island Student Artists Win Awards
The Vineyard Conservation Society announces the winners of its annual Art of Conservation student competition.
Rhode Island Fast Ferry Cancels 2020 Season
The Rhode Island Fast Ferry announced Wednesday it is canceling its 2020 service to Martha’s Vineyard.
SSA Sees Demand for Cars, Not Passengers
Repairs to the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority wharf are on track to be completed by June 15, a week ahead of schedule but nearly a month after the terminal’s normal opening, boat line governors learned Wednesday
Passing Through
Migration continues this week and three species were added to our year list. At least two sandhill cranes are still hanging out on the Island.
Moon Snail
Leonardo da Vinci admired the human foot, noting that it “is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.”
Burst of Color
A week ago Saturday we had significant rain.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 29
Joshua R. and Sarah J. Mangerson purchased a Quansoon Beach Lot in Chilmark from Criseyde S. Jones for $295,000 on May 27.
Amira Arrives
Sarah Coleman, of Oak Bluffs, announces the birth of a daughter, Amira Grace Coleman, born on June 1.
Hello Reese
Jamie and Jason Schwab, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Reese Marie Schwab, born on June 1.
Comprehensive Coronavirus Testing, Questions and Answers
TestMV, a comprehensive coronavirus testing facility, is now open at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
WMVY Names New Underwriting Director
WMVY announced this week that Hilary Greene of Centerville has been named the station’s director of underwriting.
MVCS Receives $25,000 Grant
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is receiving a $25,000 grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: June 5
Five Corners in Vineyard Haven was the focus of a public demonstrations Monday afternoon.
Edgartown Town Column: June 5
We will certainly take the sun we have been having but I wish the temperature would cooperate.
Chilmark Town Column: June 5
I always thought of Boston as a safe and fairly sensible city.
Chappy Town Column: June 5
Some times of the day it looks like July in the Chappy ferry waiting line while other times of the day it looks like January.
Aquinnah Town Column: June 5
Aquinnah was enjoyed by many over the weekend with temperatures in the high 60s without a trace of rain. Iris blossoms are standing at attention.
One Body, United Together, for Love and Justice
On Monday, my daughter and I drove down to Five Corners so that we could put our knees on the gritty pavement for eight long minutes.
Hospital Gets Back to Business for Summer
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital’s main entrance has officially reopened to patients, marking a major milestone as the hospital, and Island, look toward summer.
Stand in Solidarity
Once again, another page in racism in what seems like never-ending chapters of systematic injustice for people of color.
Hiking to Reflect
This Saturday, June 6, is National Trails Day, an opportunity to celebrate the great outdoors.
Peat Bogs
From the June 6, 1969 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Abecedarian for Meeting House
As inaccessible now as Atlantis before it sank in the Sound.
School Leaders Struggle With How Best to Rein in Spending
Under pressure to certify a revised budget before the first Island annual town meeting next week, the regional high school committee and administrators are struggling to reach consensus.
Payroll Savings, Budget Cuts Steady Tisbury Finances
Tisbury is in good financial health for the upcoming 2021 budget year, town administrator John (Jay) Grande and finance director Jon Snyder told selectmen Tuesday.
Subdued and Celebratory, High School Seniors Pick Up Caps and Gowns
On Tuesday morning, the regional high school graduating class of 2020 entered the school for the last time as high school students — and the first time since the pandemic began.
Parking at Philbin Beach Restricted to Homeowners
The parking lot at Philbin Beach will be restricted to Aquinnah homeowners this summer, selectmen decided at a meeting Monday.
Two Face Charges After Incident at Five Corners
Two men are facing criminal charges after an incident at a largely peaceful demonstration at Five Corners Monday afternoon that included verbal and physical altercations.
With a Country on Edge, Peaceful Protesters Jam Five Corners for Student-Led Rally
Hundreds of Islanders gathered at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven Monday afternoon in a show of solidarity with demonstrations that have swept the nation this past week.
Renew
Made, we are, from the dust. And for mere dust to try to dominate other dust, to put your dusty knee on the neck of another man.
Coast Guard Recognizes Achievements of Officers, Auxiliary Flotilla
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Menemsha fell into rank Monday to recognize the advancement of one officer and the departure of two others.
Food Waste Disposal is Fee-Free in June
Compost your food scraps for free this month at any Martha’s Vineyard transfer station.
In Weekend of Nationwide Protests, Peaceful Crowd Gathers at Waban Park
As protests and violence rang out around the country, a peaceful crowd gathered at Waban Park in Oak Bluffs Sunday morning.
One New Case Reported on the Vineyard Sunday
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new coronavirus case on Sunday morning, the third in the past week after a previous nine-day break in cases.
Early Results Announced, as Comprehensive Testing Begins
All 10 participants in the first round of coronavirus testing at the high school have tested negative for the virus.
Senior Theatre Students Star in the Art of Giving Back
Six solo musicians and a rock group, all seniors at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, took the virtual stage on Zoom and YouTube Friday.
Candidate Forum Announced
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard hosts an online discussion with West Tisbury candidates June 9.
Dogs Are Banned From Lambert’s Cove Beach
Dogs will not be allowed on Lambert’s Cove Beach for the remainder of the pandemic, the West Tisbury board of health announced Friday.
After Minneapolis, Island Police Chiefs Issue Statement
As the country reels over protests and violence in Minneapolis, Martha’s Vineyard police chiefs issued a statement late Friday.
Governor Sketches Guidelines for Restaurant, Lodging Reopenings
Gov. Charlie Baker announced preliminary guidelines on Friday for shuttered restaurant and lodging services, beginning June 8.
