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
February 12, 2021
Morning Planets
It may be the toughest but most worthy sight in the morning.
Oak Bluffs Library Closes After Covid Exposure
The Oak Bluffs Public Library will be closed until at least Feb. 18 after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, the library announced.
Pandemic Real Estate Boom Fuels Renter Displacement
The booming pandemic real estate market has only worsened the Island’s housing crisis, driving rental prices up and drying up inventory.
Book Festival Goes Off-Season With Michael J. Fox
In its first winter event, the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival will present a virtual interview on Thursday, Feb. 25 featuring award-winning actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox.
Gazette to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
On Friday, May 14, the Vineyard Gazette will mark its 175th anniversary, and plans are in the works for a yearlong celebration.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Feb. 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $307,000 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.
Beach Road Reconstruction Project Hits Engineering Snags
The state-funded reconstruction project on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven has hit engineering snags just months after work began, angering town officials.
Aquinnah Town Column: Feb. 12
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter.
Chappy Town Column: Feb. 12
A few years ago, right about in the middle of the same month that we are in now, I was standing on the wharf looking out at the harbor.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 12
Did you know that stressed spelled backwards is desserts?
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Feb. 12
Podokesaurus holyokensis. That’s a mouthful.
Going Strong With 60 Years of Love
A. Edson and Norma Norton Rodgers of Edgartown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26, 2020.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Feb. 5
Anne Manning purchased 14 Wood Duck Way in Oak Bluffs from Robert E. Diclerico for $1,220,000 on Feb. 1.
These Locks Were Made for Growing
Upon a Christmas of certainly another lifetime, the man who had time-shared my wife with me exercised his option.
In Praise of the Paltry Parsnip
Before there was sugar, there were parsnips.
Love Wins
From the Feb. 20, 1953 edition of the Gazette: Powerful storm creates one ocean opening and closes another.
Turf Drawbacks
The following letter was sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission and the Oak Bluffs planning board.
Love the VTA
I am the Tisbury representative on the VTA advisory board.
Unseen Dangers at State Beach
I recently emailed the selectmen, board of health, conservation commission and parks department in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs.
Birthday Parade
The following letter was addressed to the West Tisbury police and fire department.
Birthday Surprise
We would like to thank the Tisbury police department for their amazing drive-by parade at the home of Florine Rogers.
Beginning Birdsong
As I write this we are heading into a week where the temperatures will mostly be below freezing.
Snowy Sensations
It’s snow time! Though you never know how much you are going to get, as I write the rain has turn to snow.
Snowbound
Wow, that was some serious snow last Sunday afternoon.
Selectmen Hear Dire Financial Report From Museum
Tisbury selectmen heard a grim financial report from leaders at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum Tuesday, who said they had lost $1 million in 2020.
Oak Bluffs Will Recruit New Town Administrator
Selectmen agreed this week to contract with the University of Massachusetts Boston Collins Center for Public Management to lead the search.
Aquinnah Seeks Developer for Affordable Apartments
A request for proposals will go out for a developer for new affordable housing units behind the Aquinnah town hall, after a vote by selectmen Tuesday.
MVY Tackles Issues of Racism in Series of Conversations
During the month of February, MVY Radio is producing a weekly conversation series called Let’s Do Better that focuses on racial equity, identifying racism and the tools necessary to combat it.
State, Federal Supply Issues Slow Vaccination Rollout
National supply issues and state logistics are holding up an otherwise smooth vaccination process, as the hospital continues to administer doses to Islanders 75 and older.
Hospital Hosts Community Vaccine Forum
A community forum to discuss the Covid-19 vaccination plan on the Island is planned for Friday by Zoom.
Former Edgartown Fire Chief Antone Bettencourt Dies
Edgartown leaders acknowledged the contributions of former fire chief Antone A. (Tony) Bettencourt, who died Tuesday at the age of 78.
State Report Urges Immediate Action to Slow Ocean Acidification
A sweeping new state report on ocean acidification recommends legislators take immediate steps to mitigate the impacts on the state aquaculture industry.
Case Counts Ebb; Health Officials Worry About February Vacation
After a months-long holiday surge, coronavirus cases on the Island have dipped in recent weeks to pre-winter lows, with health agents reporting 10 new cases over the weekend.
Senior Swimmers Shine in Late Season Meets
Seniors and co-captains of the girls squad — Elenor Hyland, Gabby Carr and Lily Jones — were recognized by their teammates and coaches at the meet on Thursday.
Tribe-Town Case Over Casino Stays Stalled After Death of Judge
The death of a longtime U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals judge has left a high-stakes case involving a proposed Aquinnah Wampanoag gaming facility on the Island in limbo.
Documentary Takes a Personal Look at Substance Use Disorder
On Island, a documentary about substance use disorders on Martha’s Vineyard, premieres this Friday, illuminating stories of Islanders who have battled addiction.
Snowstorm Blankets Island in Winter White
The Sunday snowstorm on the Island led to a bevy of minor traffic accidents, downed trees and scattered power outages, but no major incidents, public safety officials said.
Singing the Song of Black History Month
Viewers from around the Island and across the country joined over Zoom for a morning of music and celebration as part of the fifth annual Martha’s Vineyard Collaborative Black History event.
An Early Voice in the Struggle to End Apartheid Remains Strong
In a presentation hosted by the charter school, Caroline Hunter described how a small grassroots effort grew into an international revolution that helped end apartheid.
MVC Hearing Is Cut Short After Zoom Bombers Intrude
A public hearing at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission was abruptly ended Thursday night after a troop of obscene and lewd Zoom bombers interrupted the meeting.
