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
September 11, 2020
Crescent Moon and Venus
On Monday morning, well before the sun rises there is a treat.
Absent Stripers, 75th Derby Ready to Begin in Uusual Year
The bell will ring and the first fish will cross the scale Sunday morning as usual. But beyond that, little will be as usual when the 75th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby gets under way.
Tribe, Town Return to Court Over Bingo Hall
More than a year after a U.S. District Court ruling halted construction on a proposed Wampanoag bingo hall in Aquinnah, the town and tribe will face off in court again.
For Ann Smith, Arts Are in the DNA
Ten years ago this month, Ann Smith was named executive director of Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs, replacing her mother, Francine Kelly, who had run the community nonprofit since 2003.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Sept. 4
Gill R. Kerlikowske TRS, Anna T. Laszlo TRS purchased 40 Norton Farm Road in West Tisbury from Paul I. Weiss TRS, Paul I. Weiss Living Trust for $1,825,000 on August 31.
Please Adopt Us: Sept. 11
Good news to report, Bumpy the Wheaton terrier has an adoption pending.
Land Bank Revenues: Week ending Sept. 4
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $790,438 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.
Xena Arrives
Jillian Sedlier-Clarke and Tavares Clarke announce the birth of a daughter, Xena Nova Clarke, born on Sept. 2.
Welcome Wren
Ava Castro and Scott Goldin, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Wren Slate Castro-Goldin, born on August 16.
Flora, Fauna and Affordable Housing
We turned off Moshup Trail into the small parking lot. It was an early April afternoon; our family had been pandemically separate for weeks.
Derby at 75
Last year kids ruled the Derby. Standing at the top of the leader board for boat caught fish were three junior anglers under the age of 13.
Gone Fishing
You’re from Nevada, Idaho, New York city or Stockbridge — it doesn’t matter where — and you’ve never seen the Atlantic surf, let alone gone casting in it for bluefish and bass.
Landlord Dilemma
First and foremost, my heart goes out to those who feel they can no longer pay their rent due to the coronavirus.
Selectmen Delay Vote One More Week on Farmers’ Market
West Tisbury selectmen postponed for one more week a decision on whether to allow the outdoor farmers’ market to extend its season into late October.
Community Generosity
What started out as John’s suggestion in late March to Stephen and Susan Bowen, Waterside Market owners, to provide free meals to hospital workers and first responders, ended three and a half months later with more than 750 complimentary restaurant meals served.
Disgrace
The U.S. Navy is inviting comments on its proposed remedial action plan for Nomans.
Morning Flight
Northwest winds overnight bring loads of migrating songbirds our way.
A Sponge Life
A walk along the beach last weekend seemed safer than a dip in the ocean, with the triple threat of sharks, siphonophores (man-of-wars), and cyanobacteria.
Falling for Fall
Labor Day weekend delivered some fine weather — the kind that makes a person glad to be alive.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 11
Gretchen Baer, one of Jackie and Gene Baer’s talented children, is visiting Mom. Gretchen has been living in Bisbee, Ariz., where she runs an art school for children just over the border.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 11
I am loving this weather — warm during the day and cool at night with the windows open. The skies have been beautiful; who could ask for more.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 11
Labor Day weekend has come and gone. In years past I would have been bidding farewell to many summer visitors and making note of kids back-to-school adventures.
Chappy Town Column: Sept. 11
When I was a kid, the Tuesday after Labor Day, you couldn’t buy an ice cream cone or a T-shirt with words on it in all of Edgartown.
Aquinnah Town Column: Sept. 11
Labor day was a little less ceremonious this year.
Yvette Massoudi Weds Alan Ravandi
Yvette Marie Massoudi and Alan Farshad Ravandi were married on Thursday, August 27 in Hilly’s Garden in Edgartown.
Hello Anna
Angelica Cardoso and Izaque Souza, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Cecilia Cardoso de Souza, born on Sept. 1.
Greetings Rylee
Jordan and Brian Wood, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Rylee Jean Wood, born on Sept. 6.
Steamship Launches Mobile Ticketing
Steamship Authority passengers with mobile devices now have the option to purchase paperless tickets online, without logging into an account.
SSA Employee Covid Tests All Come Back Negative
Steamship Authority officials are breathing a sigh of relief after announcing on Wednesday that 38 contact-traced employees have tested negative for Covid-19.
Oak Bluffs Inches Ahead With Firehouse Plan
The Oak Bluffs selectmen this week tapped their police chief and the recently retired Tisbury fire chief to help lead the next phase for the town fire and EMS departments.
Board of Health Mulls Whether to Allow Use of Veterans Park
The Tisbury board of health meets Thursday to continue a discussion on whether to recommend that the town allow sports groups to rent Veterans Memorial Park this fall.
Hospital Gears up for Flu Season, Urging Vaccinations
After a summer in which coronavirus cases remained relatively stable on the Island, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is preparing for a new threat come fall — the flu season.
Two New Cases Reported Tuesday After Holiday Weekend
Island boards of health reported two new coronavirus cases over Labor Day weekend — breaking a weeklong caseless streak and marking the first new cases in September.
Arrests for Shoplifting, Drunk Driving Mark Busy Labor Day Weekend
Oak Bluffs police recovered more than $770 worth of stolen merchandise taken from six different businesses Saturday evening, as Island police reported a busy Labor Day weekend.
At the Bridge Table: Sept. 11
Here’s an object lesson on the merits of pre-empting aggressively and fighting through pre-empts. South was dealing, with no one vulnerable:
Navy Seeks Public Comment on Noman’s Remediation Plan
The United States Navy is set to open a public comment period on its proposed remedial action plan for Noman’s island— a 600-acre dot off the coast of Chilmark that was used as a naval gunnery range and aerial bombardment site for much of the 20th century.
Labor Day Brings Summer Exodus, and Crowds
An unusual summer closed with an unusual Labor Day on Monday, as the season’s traditional exodus also saw a bustling weekend.
Gearing Up for the Derby at Annual Surfcasters Sale
On Saturday morning, members of the Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association hosted their annual sale to raise money for high school scholarships.
PickPocket Bluegrass Band Gets Back in the Groove
On Thursday evening about 40 fans of all ages enjoyed a socially-distanced performance by the PickPocket Bluegrass Band at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
Farmers’ Market Looks to Extend Season This Fall
After a strong season and unusual summer, the West Tisbury Farmers’ market will extend its outdoor market through the end of October, pending approval from the West Tisbury selectmen, market managers confirmed Friday.
Suspense Author Speaks on Zoom
Best-selling author Jenny Milchman talks about and reads from her new novel The Second Mother online Sept. 16.
Teacher Contracts Amended Slightly to Start School Year
After two weeks of closed-door negotiations, the all-Island school committee voted Thursday to approve a memorandum of agreement with the Martha’s Vineyard Educators Association.
Health Officials Monitor Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Chilmark Pond
A person who went crabbing in Chilmark Pond was sickened by what appears to be a neurotoxin from blue/green algae blooms in the water, according to Chilmark health officials.
Sharks Pitching Ace Signs With the Red Sox
Nate Tellier signed a three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox and will report for spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. on March 3, 2021.
