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 26, 2021
Winston Arrives
Julia Spiro and Casey Elliston of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Winston Spiro Elliston, Feb. 21 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello, Jane
Sara and William Barrington of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Jane Elisabeth Barrington, born Nov. 20, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Welcome, Hugh
Emily and Alex Avakian of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Hugh William Avakian, born Feb. 21.
Recent Island Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Feb. 19
Chilmark Noel L. Gerson and Peter G. Reinecke purchased 15 Menemsha Inn Road in Chilmark from Mary Bannon for $815,000 on Feb. 12. Edgartown Dunsmuir LLC purchased 32 West street in Edgartown from 32 West Street LLC for $2,000,000 on Feb. 10. Kathryn A. Kennedy purchased 28 Jason Drive in Edgartown from Edartown Affordable Housing…
Three Planets
Three visible planets have lined up in the southeastern sky in the morning. The challenge is seeing them all, as they are close to the rising sun. All are in the zodiacal constellation Capricornus. Jupiter is the brightest and almost the lowest of the group. If you can find that, you’ll see the much fainter…
Please Adopt Us
The Island animal shelter remains open for official business and by appointment only.
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Town in Casino Case
In a pivotal decision, the high court upheld a lower court ruling that requires the Wampanoag tribe to obtain building permits for a planned bingo hall in Aquinnah.
Seed Swap Postponed
The MV Community Seed Library Group has postponed its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway to March 6.
Shot in the Arm
More than 1,200 people, mostly 65 and older, received their first Covid-19 vaccines from Martha’s Vineyard Hospital this week in a remarkably smooth rollout after what seemed an interminable wait.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Feb. 19
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $489,756 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.
Loved, Reviled, Sometimes Hunted, Crows Are Cause for Study
As the calendar flips to March in the late winter doldrums, Islanders might be surprised to learn they’re living in the season of the crow.
Her Own History in the Spotlight, Charlayne Hunter-Gault Reflects
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Charlayne Hunter Gault’s arrival at the historically segregated University of Georgia in Athens.
Water, Water
From the Feb. 26, 1932 edition of the Gazette.
Defiant Alliance
As another black history month comes to an end, I think about what it has meant, and will continue to mean moving forward.
My Mother Was Uncounted
As I listen to the morning news reporting the upcoming milestone of 500,000 dead in the U.S. from Covid-19, I think of my mother.
School Leaders Hail State Plan to Put Kids Back in Classrooms
Gov. Charlie Baker announced a plan this week to bring elementary and middle school students across the commonwealth back to the classroom full time this spring.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Feb. 25
Twenty turkeys were poised and ready for the high school bus early this morning.
Edgartown Town Column
I love the snow but the ice underneath it does nothing for me, so I am happy to see it go.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 25
Adventures with 8-year-olds are some of the best.
Chappy Town Column: Feb. 25
This is the in-between time of year when it comes to dirt roads.
Grow Your Own
It’s finally happened.
Hospital 65-Plus Vaccine Signups Resume Saturday
After thousands rushed to register for a vaccine appointment last weekend, hospital officials said they would continue to open new slots on a weekly basis every Saturday at 8 a.m.
Town Will Seek Damages Against Tree Cutter
The Oak Bluffs selectmen will seek damages in small claims court against a Northborough man who cut down a tree in Ocean Park on New Year’s Day without permission.
Hints of Spring
The northward migration of birds has begun.
Lungwort Lichen
According to the ancient Doctrine of Signatures, like heals like.
Cape Pogue Anchoring Moratorium Gathers Head of Steam
Last summer’s flood of recreational boating vessels in Edgartown’s ecologically-sensitive Cape Pogue Pond has rustled up a tidal wave of concern.
Snow Removal Scofflaws Face Fines in Tisbury
After a recent complaint from a resident, the town of Tisbury is preparing to resume enforcement of its snow removal bylaw, which imposes fines on landowners who do not clear sidewalks.
Edgartown Awarded $1 Million for Memorial Wharf Project
The Memorial Wharf project was awarded $1 million in state grant money Wednesday, as part of $4 million handed out by the Seaport Economic Council.
Bank Celebrates Community with Prizes
Martha’s Vineyard Bank’s Community Appreciation Week runs through Saturday, with daily chances to win prizes in person or online.
Donations Sought for Chilmark School Auction
The PTO is gathering sponsorships and auction items for an online fundraiser to benefit the school’s outing program.
West Tisbury Surveys Residents on Emergency Prep
In pursuit of an upcoming grant opportunity, the town’s climate advisory committee is seeking residents’ responses to a survey.
African-American Heritage Sites Added to Island Hiking App
The TrailsMV app now includes more than a dozen sites from the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard.
State Set to Air Remediation Plan for Correllus Forest
The Department of Conservation and Recreation has scheduled a public hearing date to air a final remediation plan for unpermitted trail clearing.
Case Counts Fall on Island
After a months-long surge, Island coronavirus case counts have fallen dramatically in recent weeks, with health agents reporting only two new cases over the weekend — the lowest numbers since early fall.
The Yard Heats Up Winter with Dance, Music, Theatre
After canceling its 2020 summer season due to the pandemic, the Yard is back with a virtual series of winter and spring performances.
High School Sports Teams Close Out Regular Season
The high school swim team posted a strong showing in the Cape and Islands league championship last week while the other winter sports teams closed out the regular season and geared up for league tournaments.
Snow Almanac
Eureka. Last week, we had more snow days. I could follow deer and rabbit tracks in the snow. I could crunch through fields of snow. I was delighted.
Bank Seeks Grant Nominees
The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation is accepting nominations for an Island nonprofit to receive a $2,500 grant.
Annual Seed Swap Announced
The MV Community Seed Library Group hosts its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway on the West Tisbury Library porch.
Steamship Surveys Public for New Website
The Steamship Authority has released an online survey to gather public input as it prepares to develop a new website.
VTA Faces Declining Ridership, Revenues
Ridership has declined sharply on Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) buses this year, as the pandemic’s impact on public transit authorities nationwide trickles down to the Island.
Food Pantry Reopens at Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs
At a grand opening Saturday afternoon, leaders at the food pantry and Island Grown Initiative gave tours of the new facility at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs.
Vaccines Begin for 65-Plus, After Appointments Fill in a Flash
Vaccine clinics for Island residents 65 and older began Monday after more than 1,200 appointments filled up in less than an hour Saturday.
State Forest Has a New Superintendent
Filling a long-term vacancy, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation has hired Conor Laffey of Falmouth as the new superintendent for the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest.
Jim Newman Decides to Hand the Reins to a New Selectman
After 18 years as an Aquinnah selectman, Jim Newman has decided the best way to continue to serve the tiny up-Island town he loves is to step aside for someone new to take his seat.
Turf Opponents Have Their Turn at MVC Hearing
Environmental damage, plastic waste and personal safety hazards — those were among the complaints that bubbled up at a hearing at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Thursday.
With Budget Pressures on the Rise, West Tisbury Faces Large Override
Facing a growing demand for services and nearly $500,000 in school spending requests, West Tisbury selectmen will ask voters for a Proposition 2 1/2 general override to ease pressure on the town budget this year.
