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
April 2, 2021
Crescent Moon, Jupiter and Saturn
Mornings offer the best time to look for planets and the moon in the coming week.
Vaccine Team Keeps Rollout Running Smoothly
Once a small team of nurses and per-diem staffers, the vaccination team at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has grown to keep up with the state and federal vaccine supply.
Island Food Products Goes Retail With Tony’s Market Purchase
The ownership group of Island Food Products closed on a deal to purchase historic Tony’s Market in Oak Bluffs Wednesday marking a first foray into the retail market.
Summer Rental Market Is Hot, Hot, Hot, as Pent-up Demand Surges
After a year-long pandemic and tightened by a sizzling real estate market, the Vineyard summer rental market is experiencing an unprecedented boom this year.
Spring, Cautiously
The Island is waking up early this year. A streak of splendid weather — most unusual for March — has lured folks out of their homes and created an almost giddy anticipation for the approaching season. On April Fool’s day, shoppers were lined up before 9 a.m. for the reopening of Morning Glory Farm. A…
Fire Alarm Hero
I would like to take the time to honor and thank Edgartown Fire Chief, Alex Schaeffer.
Wrong Formula
As I sit at breakfast, I can hear a chainsaw next door.
Sentinel
I wrote about hawks once before when they were nesting and feeding their fledglings.
Migratory Movements
The intensity and volume of migrating birds is increasing, which will continue to do so as the season progresses.
Squill Set
Don’t squash the squills.
Sun’s Out
It’s time to locate the sun hats. Both Violet and I had facial sun burns this past week.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 2
We are beginning my favorite month of all.
Chilmark Town Column: April 2
Admittedly, I haven’t paid attention to the comings and goings of my fellow Chilmarkers these past few days.
Chappy Town Column: April 2
We spotted the first osprey this weekend, soaring high above our home and calling out in its distinctive cry.
Aquinnah Town Column: April 2
Spring has truly arrived with the blossoming of daffodils along the byways, the return of osprey to their nests, and the full chorus of pinkletinks.
Real Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 26
Michael Fuller purchased 16 Meshacket Road in Edgartown from Roy M. Hayes for $1,840,000 on March 23.
Ahoy Captain
From the April 6, 1951 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: By 29, Delores Labell Authier had earned the title of captain.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending March 26
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $260,628 for the business week ending on Friday, March 26, 2021.
Outside, Indoors, Online, Easter Services Bloom on-Island
For the first time in its 142-year history, the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs will be open for worship on Easter Sunday, with three different Island churches holding services there.
Please Adopt Us: April 2
This week’s adoption news is that Jeff, the stray tabby cat, has found his new forever home.
Welcome Blake
Cassandra and Alexander Rossi, of Jersey City, N.J. announce the birth of son, Blake Buddy Rossi, born on March 3.
Announcing Daniel
Leanna Clare Orr and Jesse Richmond Oberst, of Seconsett Island, announce the birth of a son, Daniel Jonathan (Jack) Oberst, born on Dec. 12.
Hello Dylan
Erika Souza de Almeida and Reniclis Cordeiro Abino, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Dylan Cordeiro de Almeida, born on March 30.
Huxley Is Here
Skylah Forend and Ron Miske, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Huxley Ray Miske, born on March 24.
Joint Project Looks to Track Herring Population in Lagoon Pond
On Tuesday, a group of town officials and biologists gathered at Lagoon Pond to install an underwater camera to monitor the pond’s herring population, which for many years has seen a long decline.
Spring Is No Fool’s Game
Fond as I am of winter, spring comes next as a favorite season and the gleaming gold of daffodils is heralding its arrival here and there.
Yard Executives Moving On
Jesse Keller Jason and Holly Jones are leaving the Yard, according to an announcement from the performance arts nonprofit.
Best of the Vineyard Voting Ends Saturday
April 3 is the last day to vote on what Island businesses, activities and events will win the coveted awards.
Beach Clean-Up Planned
The Vineyard Conservation Society holds its annual Island-wide beach clean-up April 17.
Student-Created Site Joins African American Trail
The Nameless Trail honors people who were enslaved on the Vineyard and those who escaped with help from Islanders.
Public Weighs in on Latest Woods Hole Terminal Design
Steamship Authority passengers, Woods Hole terminal neighbors and other members of the public got their first chance last week to examine the latest land-side design for the terminal reconstruction.
Vineyard Bookshelf: The 19th Hijacker
The 19th Hijacker, James Reston’s 19th book, follows a long list of both fiction and nonfiction titles that take as their subject matter the terrorist attacks on America on 9/11.
Island Schools Prepare for Five Days a Week Schedule
The Island public schools are on track to begin full time in-person learning for students of all ages at the end of April, including high school students.
Still Rolling Down Klickitat Street
You never forget your first library, especially the one you walk to on your own, step through the doors with no adults trailing you, and enter a world of books with your brand new library card.
Lindy Hopping on the Farm Caps Yard’s Winter Season
For dancers LaTasha Barnes and Caleb Teicher, a Vineyard artist residency was an opportunity to explore new creative possibilities in a way that has not been possible this year.
Island Grown Workshops Continue
Home gardeners can learn regenerative growing practices at one of three upcoming workshops sponsored by Island Grown.
Football Team Drops Home Opener to Sandwich
The Vineyard football team took to the field Saturday against Sandwich on a beautiful March day for their first home game of the Fall II season.
Post Office Proprietors Finish First-Class Career
After nearly 30 years running the Church street post office in Edgartown, Tim and Dunia Toomey look to the next chapter in their lives.
Steamship Art Contest Opens
Students in Cape and Islands schools are invited to enter their work in the SSA’s latest calendar art competition.
Michael J. Fox Expounds on His Journey, to the Delight of Fans
The renowned actor and longtime Vineyard seasonal resident, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease for nearly half his life, spoke about his new book before overflow crowd at an online winter event hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival Thursday night.
