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 26, 2020
First Quarter Moon and Galaxies
Tomorrow night’s first quarter moon appears in the zodiacal constellation Virgo.
Kent Healy Fends Off Challenger, Wins Second Term
Kent Healy was reelected selectman in West Tisbury on Thursday, easily defeating first-time challenger Michael Bellissimo.
Art Galleries Get Creative to Navigate Blank Canvas
Ordinarily, the opening of summer is synonymous with art strolls and artist receptions at galleries all over the Island.
Town Meeting Notebook 2020
In a year like no other, a traditional rite of New England springtime was upended, with town meetings postponed, budgets trimmed, warrants downsized, elections delayed and venues changed.
Town Election Sees Steady Turnout in West Tisbury
Voters turned out steadily for the town election Thursday, casting ballots in a tightly-contested race for selectman.
At the Bridge Table: June 26
Wikipedia defines an endplay in bridge as “a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks. Most commonly the losing play either constitutes a free finesse, or else it gives declarer a ruff and discard.” Here’s an…
Dukes County Still Lags in Census Response
With the county ranking last in the state in response to the 2020 census, Island organizers are stepping up outreach.
Protest
Thousands in the streets March against injustice without retreat To change the status quo Agitate, disrupt and provoke It is what protests do Bodies like sand pebbles on a beach Side by side as far as the eyes can see Step by step peacefully into the light While chaos ensues in shadows of night As…
Regional High School Class of 2020 Embodies Community, Inclusivity
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2020 began the year on a note of togetherness, gathering to watch the sunrise.
Eighth Grade Thanks
I want to thank everyone who made this year’s graduation ceremony and celebration possible.
Time to Take Action
The time has come for the Black Lives Matter “Don’t Kill Me” campaign to move in a new direction with a new sign
The Power of History
I don’t think it was until I stood under a lynching tree in Selma, Ala. that I really stepped into my white privilege
Denied the Right
Tonight in the town election for Tisbury, myself and three others were denied our right to vote.
Keep Edgartown Great Pond Flowing with Science
With manmade openings at the Edgartown Great Pond a long-established practice, I would like to raise a question about the more recent practice of dredging.
Environmental Impact Statement Released for Vineyard Wind
Vineyard Wind has cleared a major hurdle with its plan to build an industrial-scale offshore wind farm 15 miles south of the Island.
Museum Campus Opening Announced
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum reopens its campus to the public July 3, with free admission five days a week.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending June 19
Shari Levitan Trs. and CR Trust purchased 6 Hill Land in Chilmark from Big Hill Realty Trust and Robert Soros Trs. for $4,200,000 on June 19.
West Tisbury Town Election Is Today
West Tisbury voters go to the polls today to decide a contest for selectman. Polls are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the town public safety building.
Aquinnah Selectman Juli Vanderhoop Is Re-elected to a Third Term
Aquinnah voters returned Juli Vanderhoop to office as a selectmen for the next three years at the annual town election Wednesday.
RMV Vineyard Branch Reopens Monday
The Registry of Motor Vehicles branch on Martha’s Vineyard is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 29.
Chilmark Police Charge Fall River Man With Theft of Robotic Lawn Mower
Chilmark police quickly solved the case of a stolen robotic lawn mower with the assistance of its owner on Monday, tracking down a Fall River man who worked on the Island and charging him with the theft.
Born Into the Gig Headlines FILMusic Festival
Ella Fitzgerald, Gordon Lightfoot, the Dover Quartet and siblings Ben and Sally Taylor are among the documentary subjects in this week’s FILMusic festival.
With Requests on the Rise, Hospital Reiterates Covid Testing Policies
Covid-19 testing criteria at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital remains limited to symptomatic and other high-risk patients.
Tisbury Town Clerk Confirms Polls Mistakenly Closed Early
At least two Tisbury voters were denied the chance to cast ballots at the town election, town clerk J. Hilary Conklin confirmed.
A Spirit of Gratitude
I’m good at about 60°. The past week’s heat and high humidity have made me a bit sour.
Aquinnah Town Column: June 26
Summer has arrived with temperatures in the 80s in Aquinnah with a couple of days of fog lingering along the south shore.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: June 26
The Arctic Circle hit 100 degrees last week. But I’m sure climate change is a hoax!
Podiatrist Joins Hospital Staff
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital now has a doctor of podiatry: Dr. Regina M. Mostone, DPM.
Permanent Endowment Elects Board Members
Julie Fay and Alec Walsh have been elected to the board of the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard.
West Tisbury Voters Back $19.8 Million Budget
In a historic year, 115 West Tisbury voters traveled to Oak Bluffs Tuesday for their thrice-delayed annual town meeting, approving a $19.8 million budget and an abbreviated warrant.
Larry Gomez Ousts Incumbent Tisbury Selectman Melinda Loberg
Two-term incumbent Tisbury selectman Melinda Loberg lost her bid for another term to Larry Gomez at the annual town election.
Price Tag for Tisbury School Project Hits $55 Million
A renovated, expanded Tisbury School could cost more than $55 million, according to estimates presented by the architect to the school building committee this week.
Welcome Sophia
Kennia Moraes and Jerry Galvao, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Maia Galvao, born on June 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Salutations Sienna
Lindsay Certilman and Brett Hoffman, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Sienna Leigh Hoffman, born on June 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aquinnah Voters Solidly Back Legal Spending Over Casino Dispute
Voters zipped through their annual town meeting Tuesday afternoon, approving every article on the warrant. The lone flashpoint was over legal spending.
A Sanctuary for Birds and Boys
Leprosy was taking its last cruel hold.
Union Chapel Closed, But Organ Restoration Continues
The pipe organ at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs was set to be rededicated this summer, 96 years after it was first installed in the historic house of worship.
Applications Open for Affordable Apartments
The Dukes County Housing Authority is accepting applications for seven affordable apartments in Vineyard Haven.
Creative Writing Conference Goes Virtual
Fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction readings and workshops take place online from June 29 through July 3.
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Class Night Scholarships
The following scholarships were presented to the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2020.
Edgartown Restaurants Expand to Outdoor Dining
Ten Edgartown restaurants will take advantage of special outdoor dining permits as the town’s fledgling European model for the downtown business district looks to become a reality.
Tisbury Town Election Sees Steady Turnout
Tisbury voters headed to the polls on a sunny Tuesday for their annual town election, looking to decide a three-way race for selectboard and a ballot question regarding an expansion to the town sewer. Two-term incumbent Melinda Loberg is facing two challengers in the race.
Handmade to Help Cure the Pandemic Blues
The Oak Bluffs open air market opened its 2020 season Sunday morning at Washington Park under sunny skies as customers donned masks and patiently waited their turn to visit vendor booths one party at a time.
Chilmark Town Column: June 26
June 22, 1920, was a Tuesday.
Cacophony of Corvids
Make no mistake about it, the corvids – the crows – can be very noisy.
Chappy Town Column: June 26
We are beyond lucky to call this place home.
Edgartown Town Column: June 26
Well, the heat has arrived.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: June 26
The Vineyard community continues to gradually thaw out while, at the same time, trying to observe social distancing.
Naming Names
Most of us have been called worse at one time or another.
Two Former Sharks Sign With the St. Louis Cardinals
A star center fielder and catcher from the 2019 Martha’s Vineyard Sharks roster recently signed undrafted free agent contracts with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Noise Complaints Occupy Police
With the arrival of summer, Island police say they are receiving more calls, including for noise complaints.
Two Town Meetings, One Election In Busy Day for Politics on the Vineyard
Islanders are set to vote in two historic town meetings and one town election in their own version of super Tuesday today, as West Tisbury and Aquinnah look to certify budgets while Tisbury decides a three-way race for a seat on its select board. Polls are open in Tisbury from noon to 8 p.m.
TestMV Reports Third New Case
Island health agents reported a new coronavirus case on Monday, bringing the Vineyard’s total Covid-19 case-count to 49 since the outbreak began in mid-March.
Indoor Dining Allowed, But Many Island Restaurant Owners Say Not Yet
Restaurant owners approached the restart of indoor dining with extreme caution and a new menu of worries on Monday.
Aquinnah Announces Parade on 4th
A socially-distanced Fourth of July parade will take place in Aquinnah on Independence Day.
Ovid Ward, Eclectic Artist and Boatbuilder With Deep Edgartown Roots, Dies at 75
The well-known Vineyard artist, boat designer and sculptor, died June 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 75.
Coming to a YMCA Near You: Drive-In Movies
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard have joined forces to organize a summer-long drive-in movie theatre for the Island community.
Summer Free Lunch Program Sees Demand Skyrocket
One of the busiest caterers on Martha’s Vineyard this summer is likely to be Island Grown Initiative, which is gearing up to provide about 2,500 packed lunches a week for school-age children.
All the World’s a Stage for Vineyard Playhouse
With the resilience that theatre folk are known for, the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse began working on alternatives to live performance as soon as the pandemic shutdown began in March.
Food Pantry Braces for Summer Demand
Since mid-March, the Island Food Pantry has provided Islanders in need with the groceries for nearly 100,000 meals, according to numbers released by the pantry.
No Cars for a Day, and Circuit Avenue Belonged to Pedestrians
Strollers, shoppers and out-for-Sunday-brunchers had Circuit avenue and the lower half of Kennebec in Oak Bluffs all to themselves Sunday afternoon, in the first of what is planned as a weekly summer-long street closure to vehicles.
Summer Reading Program Begins
The West Tisbury Library’s online summer reading programs for children, young adults and adults begin June 29.
Mobile Market Returns July 6
The roving produce market from Island Grown Initiative will be making its weekly rounds with new safety measures.
Vineyard Walks the Walk to Commemorate Juneteenth
Hundreds gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven Friday to join a march for racial justice and equality, organized in honor of Juneteenth.
Governor Baker Allows Indoor Dining to Begin Monday
Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday that restaurants could begin offering indoor dining on Monday as coronavirus cases statewide continue to wane.
Hospital Freezes Wages; CEO Will Take a 25 Per Cent Pay Cut
Faced with steep financial losses due to the pandemic, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital leaders announced wages freezes Thursday, and a pay cut for Denise Schepici.
