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 19, 2021
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Feb. 12
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Feb. 12
First Quarter Moon and Mars
Vineyard Skies for Friday, February 19, 2021. Sunrise and Sunset Day Sunrise Sunset Fri., Feb. 19 6:32 5:19 Sat., Feb. 20 6:30 5:20 Sun., Feb. 21 6:29 5:22 Mon., Feb. 22 6:27 5:23 Tues., Feb. 23 6:26 5:24 Wed., Feb. 24 6:24 5:25 Thurs., Feb. 25 6:23 5:26 Fri., Feb. 26 6:21 5:28 Temperatures and…
Tisbury Police Officer Injured in Cruiser Collision on Drawbridge
An Oak Bluffs man is facing criminal charges after a collision between a Tisbury police cruiser and a small dump truck occurred on the Lagoon Pond drawbridge Thursday afternoon, state police confirmed. The police officer driving the cruiser sustained minor injuries.
For Michael J. Fox, Nothing Easy About Looking on the Bright Side
Lying on his kitchen floor, alone and unable to get up, Michael J. Fox discovered that his characteristic optimism had reached its limit.
Beach Road Little Dig
The long-debated, state-funded $6 million Vineyard Haven Beach Road improvement project is starting to seem like a mini version of the infamous Big Dig in Boston, as it drags on for years with no clear blueprint for the future.
Hello Noah
Marianna De Paula and Tyler Araujo, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Noah Anthony Araujo, born on Feb. 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome Elena
Cristina and Greg Martino, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Elena Taylor Martino, born on Feb. 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Vineyard Roots Fuel Peloton Star
As usual there were lots of celebrity cameos in the Super Bowl commercials this year — Martha Stewart, John Travolta, Kyle Busch, Carl Weathers. There was also a familiar Vineyard face: Emma Lovewell.
Staying Present in the Passenger Seat
I am being driven around the Island by my son Hardy, from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown, across to Vineyard Haven, then up through West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah.
Seabreeze Garage
From the Feb. 18, 1966 edition of the Gazette:
In the Stacks, Virtually
While I am forever grateful for our first responders who have served the Island so continuously and selflessly during this pandemic, I also wanted to call attention to another group that has risen to the occasion, our Island libraries — and for me, the Oak Bluffs library.
Crucial Service
I am writing to offer a big thanks to Angie Gompert, administrator of the Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA).
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Feb. 12
Noel L. Gerson and Peter G. Reinecke purchased 15 Menemsha Inn Road in Chilmark from Mary Bannon for $815,000 on Feb. 12.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Feb. 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $417,674.12 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.
African American Film Festival Keeps the Conversation Going
After pivoting online last summer, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is scheduled to return to the Island August 6 through August 14, along with online events in February and March.
Airport Commission Chairman Is Reappointed, With Rebuke
A divided Dukes County commission reappointed airport commission chairman Robert Rosenbaum to another three-year term Wednesday, first issuing him a stinging rebuke.
Chilmark Eyes Grant for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
A plan to install high-speed electric vehicle chargers in Chilmark picked up steam Tuesday, after selectmen voted to apply to a state grant program to fund the installation project.
Governor Baker Opens Up Vaccinations for People 65 and Older
Gov. Charlie Baker opened Covid-19 vaccinations to all residents 65 and over and those with two or more underlying conditions starting Thursday.
Spring on the Wing
Wow, on Tuesday thunderstorms are forecast with temperatures climbing into the 50.
Pest Passion
Someone did, in fact, put a bug in his ear.
Round and Round
I feel like a broken record. For several weeks now, I have absolutely no interesting garden news to report. Bear with me as I make a feeble attempt.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Feb. 19
In thinking about Black History 2021, the brilliant Amanda Gorman and her stand-out performance at the Biden Inauguration quickly comes to mind.
Edgartown Town Column: Feb. 19
What a week it has been. Lots of snow and ice. Now the rain is melting the snow.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 19
February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.”
Chappy Town Column: Feb. 19
With the arrival of slightly warmer daytime temperatures and a bit of rain, the snow that covered the ground for the last week has disappeared.
State Bailout May Not Be Needed for SSA
The Steamship Authority ended 2020 with a $12.5 million operating deficit, far smaller than anticipated last spring, general manager Robert Davis told the SSA governors Tuesday.
Town Will Split Educational, Agricultural Operations at Katama Farm
The Edgartown conservation commission is set to issue two separate requests for proposals that split the educational and agricultural uses of the historic Katama Farm.
Courthouse Reopens, With Heat
The Edgartown courthouse reopened Tuesday morning after a broken boiler had forced a closure for two weeks.
Boys Hockey Shines as Winter Sports Regular Season Winds Down
The Vineyarders played almost entirely on the Cape last week as they looked to build momentum heading into the final days of the high school winter sports season.
Homeless Count Shows Rising Numbers on Island
Homelessness continues to climb on the Vineyard, a recent count confirmed. The annual point-in-time count conducted late last month found 41 homeless individuals, compared with 28 last year.
Forum Sees Flood of Questions Over Vaccine
Island health officials fielded a flurry of questions and sought to assuage concerns and confusion about the vaccine rollout at a community forum late last week.
Airport Will Seek Bids for Dormant Duchess Hangar
A dormant hangar at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport is getting a new lease on life — literally — after airport commissioners voted at their monthly meeting Thursday to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to rent the aging property.
For February Vacation, Health Officials Urge Strict Adherence to Travel Rules
Hoping a recent dip in coronavirus cases stays that way, Island boards of health are urging Islanders to follow strict travel guidance as winter school vacation weeks begin.
Tensions Between Harbor View Hotel and Neighbors Spill Out at MVC Hearing
Frustrated North Water street residents sounded off on an ongoing expansion plan at the hotel that began two years ago.
State Halts Vaccine Supplies to Hospitals, But Vineyard Hospital Is Exempt
An email blast that went out to all patients in the Mass General Brigham hospital network announcing a halt in the vaccination process due to supply issues does not apply to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, officials confirmed Friday morning.
Commission Denies Hob Knob Inn Expansion, 7-5
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission denied a major expansion plan for the Hob Knob Inn, offering a narrow rebuke of what commissioners called creeping commercial development.
