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
July 31, 2020
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending July 24
Susan Zimmer and Erik Zimmer purchased 9 Jordan Way in Edgartown from MSK LLC for $2,725,000 on July 20.
Sailor’s Full Moon
This weekend the gibbous moon passes by the planets Jupiter and Saturn before becoming full on Monday night.
Navigating the Pandemic, From Start to Midsummer
More than 70 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. Even more striking is how the virus has in five short months has changed nearly every aspect of life on Martha’s Vineyard.
Slow Start, Big Middle for Summer Rental Bookings
It’s been a bust-and-boom year for the summer rental, hotel and lodging business on the Island, after an early wave of mass cancellations.
Summer of Coronavirus Sees Heavy Traffic on the Waterfront
Fine weather and the promise of fresh sea air have confounded early predictions of a quiet summer on the water, as harbor masters say boating activity is back to pre-pandemic levels.
No Easy Layups in Niantic Park
I liked to read a lot as a child, my specialty being books about animals, who of course died on the way to a tear-filled ending.
Letting the Creative Process Absorb and Reflect Troubled Times
Months of anxiety, uncertainty and unrest are making their mark on Martha’s Vineyard artists.
How to Cook a Lobster
This is a template, not a recipe, as some of the ingredients are hard to come by.
Menemsha Wedding for Taylor Clark and David Karman
Taylor Clark and David Karman will celebrate their wedding on Saturday, August 1, with their families at the Beach Plum Inn in Menemsha.
Rounding the Mark
As the Island rounds the high summer mark, it is a traditional time to take stock.
Credit Due
The Steamship Authority general manager Bob Davis deserves respect and appreciation.
Mass Testing on Cuttyhunk Returns All-Negative Results
All 96 residents who were tested for Covid-19 on tiny Cuttyhunk island last week have received negative test results.
Three Escape Injury After Car Goes Into the Drink at Menemsha
Three people escaped safely from the Menemsha channel Tuesday evening after the car they were driving went off the pier near the Coast Guard boathouse and into the harbor.
Motorist Cited Following Mishap on Drawbridge
A driver crossing the Lagoon Pond Bridge lost control and crashed into the bridge’s guardrail just after 2 p.m. on Monday.
Noah Asimow Is Promoted to News Editor at Gazette
Noah Asimow, who began work at the Vineyard Gazette as a summer intern two years ago, has been appointed news editor for the newspaper.
Greetings Coco
Katy and Sam Decker, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a daughter, Coco Simone Decker.
Hospital Names Its Art Collection
A recent uptick in coronavirus cases has largely come from young, asymptomatic Islanders, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital officials said Wednesday.
Announcing Ava
Megan Honey Baptiste and Michael Baptiste, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Joan Baptiste.
At the Bridge Table: July 31
How many high-card points does a partnership need to bid 6NT? About 32, but fewer when there’s a running suit.
Hello David
Eleonora Lazarova and Mariyan Rumenov, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, David Mariyan Rumenov.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: July 31
Vineyard cottager, Linda Chastang, served for 10 years as chief staff for the late Congressman, John Robert Lewis.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 31
My turkeys have returned although they visit a bit more inconsistently while on their summer pursuits.
Edgartown Town Column: July 31
We still need rain as the ground is so dry and when the hydrangeas are screaming for water you know it is time.
Chappy Town Column: July 31
Anyone that depends upon the Chappy Ferry should make a habit of keeping track of the hurricane situation this time of year.
Sweet Heirlooms
The star of the season once again is Ailsa Craig.
Night Lights
The moon was an apricot lantern and then a silver one.
Hard Questions
Did they leave a month ago or yesterday? That question is hard to answer.
MVC Subcommittee Recommends Denial of Meeting House Place
A key Martha’s Vineyard Commission subcommittee informally, but strongly, recommended rejecting the 54-acre, 29-lot Meeting House Way subdivision on Monday.
Aquinnah Town Column: July 31
We’ve had a sweltering heatwave over the past week with the temperature in the 80s even before noon.
Sweeping Conservation Initiative Protects Rare Lands on Cuttyhunk
The initiative announced Monday will preserve nearly all the remaining undeveloped land on Cuttyhunk — including a large swath of unspoiled barrier beach, marsh and upland.
Expect the Unexpected and Embrace Optimism
Let me begin by welcoming everyone here today and a deep-hearted welcome and thank you to those that contributed to this year’s unprecedented graduation for the class of 2020.
VTA Drivers Petition to Limit Crowding on Buses
Concerned about crowding on buses, Vineyard Transit Authority drivers presented the VTA advisory board with a petition last week asking for better safety protocols.
Medicine and Magic
Look but don’t collect the stunning wood lilies.
Chilmark Town Column: July 31
Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., all who are out and about in Menemsha must wear a mask or face covering.
License Plate Is Hot-Ticket Item at Dreams Auction
Massachusetts license plate number MV 1 raised $46,500 Sunday, as the annual Possible Dreams auction went live online for the first time in its 42-year history Sunday.
An Arresting Development; Toddler Time for the Boys in Blue
It’s business as usual on Friday morning at the Oak Bluffs police station except for the five toddlers roaming around the station’s front steps.
TestMV Announces Delays in Results Due to Nationwide Demand
Due to a nationwide surge in demand for testing, patients will now have to wait a week or longer for results from the TestMV comprehensive coronavirus testing site.
State Intervenes With Mass Testing on Cuttyhunk
A sweeping, state-coordinated public health response has been initiated on remote Cuttyhunk after a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
History Retold, as Alden Gaff Cutter Is Re-Launched
Beneath gray skies flickering with heat lighting, Lark, a 45-foot Alden gaff cutter, was relaunched from the Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven Thursday afternoon.
State Bailout for SSA Deficit Becomes Law
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a supplemental FY2020 budget into law on Friday, officially shifting the burden for this year’s projected Steamship Authority deficit from the five port communities onto the state.
West Tisbury Joins Other Towns, Requiring Masks
West Tisbury selectmen voted Wednesday to strongly encourage the board of health to require face coverings in all downtown areas, looking to model themselves after Oak Bluffs, Edgartown and Menemsha.
Governor Baker Clamps Down on Out-of-State Travel
Gov. Charlie Baker announced further crack downs on out-of-state travel on Friday, issuing a strict travel order for visitors from most of the country.
West Tisbury Dump Closed for Repairs
The West Tisbury Local Drop-off will close for repairs beginning at of noon on July 26. Residents may use the Chilmark or Edgartown sites.
