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
May 28, 2021
Extreme Tides
Tides will continue to be extreme through the coming weekend.
Island Weathered Covid-19 With Unusual Patterns
An epidemiologist studying how the Vineyard has fared over the past 15 months said the low death tally is more than a statistical anomaly.
The First Family of Vineyard Farming
Jim and Debbie Athearn, owners of Morning Glory Farm, still remember the day their children told him they weren’t interested in running the family business.
Memorial Day Arrives, Island Throws Open Doors to Summer
Packed harbors, crowded ferries, maskless Main streets and indoor dining — after 15 months of pandemic lockdown, Martha’s Vineyard is readying for Memorial Day.
Island Spirit Helped Avoid Covid Catastrophe
As the Vineyard enters the second Covid-19 summer, lessons learned over the last year can help us move forward.
Following the Way of the Fierce Bison
I received an email recently that began: “I found the fierce bison underpants.”
Local Efforts Lead the Way in Combating Climate Change
Recent local events give me hope at a time when climate change news is becoming more and more dire.
Pollination
Wonders of pollination / Bees buzzing to songs / Hummingbirds sing / In harmony / To the percussion / Of butterfly wings
Memorial Day
From the May 24, 1974 edition of the Gazette: Memorial Day on Martha’s Vineyard is something more than a patriotic holiday, the occasion of the first of the season’s three long weekends, and a glowing festival of flowering trees and beach plums.
Best of Democracy
I am writing to thank the West Tisbury voters for passing, with a bit more than the required two thirds majority, the warrant article that designates the town-owned parcel of land at 401 State Road for affordable housing.
Migration Endgame
May is rapidly coming to a close and with May’s disappearance the northward migration mostly ends.
Clam Slam
Wham, bam, thank you clam.
Salary Set for West Tisbury Fire Chief
Greg Pachico formally accepted the job of West Tisbury’s first full-time fire chief, after the select board offered him a $120,000 salary during Wednesday night’s regular board meeting on Zoom.
Burro Business
We’ve had a series of very warm days. It seems a little unseasonable for May on the Vineyard.
Flying Horses Reopening Friday
The historic platform carousel in Oak Bluffs whirls again beginning this weekend, and daily once Island schools are out.
Hello Arden
Kelly Gallant and Lin Gallant, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Arden Rhys Gallant, born on May 19.
Samuel Arrives
Rosimery Gomes Goncalves and Gilmar Goncalves, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Samuel Gomes Goncalves, born on May 21.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 21
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $259,746 for the business week ending on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Art Gallery Scene Heats Up as Summer Nears
Island art galleries are readying for a busy season, after many saw robust sales in 2020 as locked-down households grew tired of the same old walls.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 21
John R. Miller and Dawn M. Miller purchased 13 Oxcart Road in Aquinnah from Frank L LoRusso and Judith J. LoRusso for $2,550,000 on May 18.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 28
Please don’t say “Happy Memorial Day.” It is a weekend for reflection and thanks for our service men and women who have lost their lives in service to us.
Edgartown Town Column: May 28
On Sunday it was shorts, tank top and flip flops. On Monday it was jeans, long-sleeved shirt, flip flops optional.
Chilmark Town Column: May 28
Memorial Day weekend is upon us.
Chappy Town Column: May 28
I was mowing the grass on a cloudless Sunday, when a cloud darkened the ground below me. That’s odd, I thought. Rogue cloud?
Aquinnah Town Column: May 28
It’s been another week of enjoyable weather. Temperatures reached 80 degrees over the weekend. Beach plum bushes are in full bloom.
Please Adopt Us: May 28
This week we’re featuring a celebrity pair, Stan and Ollie, two male cats.
Fire Station, EMS Building Clear Final Hurdle
Chilmark voters re-elected Jan Buhrman to the board of health and approved 10 spending questions at their annual town election Wednesday, including for the $11 million fire station project.
Septic Hauler Cited for Illegally Buried Tanks
Maciel & Sons Inc. has been ordered to remove two large tanks that were found illegally buried on a property off High Point Lane in Vineyard Haven — running afoul of state environmental regulations.
Selectmen Clash Over Streetscape Plan
A divided board gave a green light to a plan that includes changing the parking configuration on Circuit avenue. Later, selectmen threw a monkey wrench in a state project to extend the Beach Road bike path.
Chilmark Election Sees Board of Health Contest
Chilmark voters go to the polls Wednesday to decide a slate of spending questions and a two-way race for the board of health at the annual town election. Polls are open from noon to 8 p.m. at the Community Center.
MassDOT Requests More Time for Beach Road Work
Tisbury select board members said Tuesday they are open to allowing highway work to continue on Beach Road for another month, instead of requiring MassDOT to suspend work this week.
Edgartown Elects Steve Ewing Town Moderator
Edgartown voters elected a native son as town moderator in an unusual annual town election Tuesday that also saw two ballot questions on spending approved.
Edgartown Cinemas Reopens for Holiday Weekend
The Main street miniplex reopens Friday with Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II, and Jaws on Sunday night.
Lagoon Pond Beach Cleanup Saturday
Kids and adults are invited Saturday to help clean the beaches and win prizes in the scavenger hunt.
Chilmark Swiftly Approves New Firehouse
Chilmark voters enthusiastically approved an $11 million project to build a joint firehouse and EMS building and breezed through a flurry of school spending articles and capital improvement projects at their annual town meeting Monday evening.
Edgartown Voters Go to the Polls Tuesday
Edgartown voters head to the polls Tuesday for an unusual annual town election that has two ballot questions and a wide-open, write-in contest for town moderator. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MVC Approves Final Changes to Its DRI Checklist
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted final approval last week on changes to its development of regional impact checklist that include separate definitions for historic demolitions and alterations.
Firefighters Graduate With Honors from Intensive Training
In a ceremony held Sunday, seven members of the Edgartown fire department officially graduated from a two-part intensive state training course, bulking up the Island’s growing firefighting cohort.
Tennis and Sailing Teams Remain Undefeated
The Vineyard high school boys and girls tennis squads and the sailing team remain undefeated three weeks into the spring sports season.
Mad Martha’s Ice Cream Stores Change Hands
The Mad Martha’s Ice Cream stores have been sold for $6 million, marking a new era for the iconic 50-year old Island business. The sale of three properties closed May 13.
Town Candidate Forums Announced
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard, in conjunction with MV TV, has announced its final two candidate forums for the spring election season.
Vaccinations, Case Rates Both Trending High
Bucking state and national trends, Dukes County has both the highest Covid-19 positive rate and the highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in the commonwealth.
Art Show Returns to West Tisbury Mill
The Garden Club of Martha’s Vineyard will again hold its Blooming Art event at the Old Mill
Seth Meyers to Host Possible Dreams Again
The popular TV host returns as host for the 43rd annual auction, streaming live from the Vineyard July 25.
Edgartown Approves Memorial Wharf Overhaul
Voters easily approved a $3 million project to overhaul Memorial Wharf and agreed to move forward with a controversial project to install electric bus chargers on Church street.
West Tisbury Approves General Override
West Tisbury voters approved a $300,000 general override 62-32 in a quiet special town election Thursday. Total turnout was 94 voters, 3.5 per cent of those registered.
