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
November 19, 2021
Moon and Gemini
On Wednesday night the bright gibbous moon appears in the zodiacal constellation Gemini.
Town Will Fill Kent Healy’s Seat at Annual Election
A diminished West Tisbury select board debated Wednesday whether to call a special election to replace late board member Kent Healy.
‘Tis the Season for Local Cranberries
It’s been a banner year in the bog at Cranberry Acres, located off Lambert’s Cove Road, with an expected yield of over 2,000 pounds. Harvest season is well under way.
Appeals Court Reverses Ruling in Harbor View Case
A new legal chapter opened this week in the tangled, long-running litigation between the Harbor View Hotel and a group of neighbors.
Chef Deon and Team Combat Holiday Hunger
Chef Deon has teamed up with the Island Food Pantry and the Vineyard’s community meals program to turn out at least 400 free Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings.
Keeping an Eye on the Creative Process
When you look at an artwork by Washington Ledesma, it looks right back at you. The Martha’s Vineyard painter and ceramist has made eyes a central focus of his work.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Nov. 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $143,240 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.
Return to Muskeget Reveals a Natural State and a Human Touch
My first trips to Muskeget in 2020, in late January and four months later on Memorial Day weekend, perfectly sandwiched the coronavirus pandemic.
Steamboat Time
From the Nov. 19, 1937 edition of the Gazette:
Wampanoag and Noepe as One
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a presentation on Saturday, Nov. 20 by Darius Coombs, cultural outreach coordinator for the Mashpee Wampanoag.
Felix Neck Fall Festival (Postponed)
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary’s Fall Festival originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 26 has been postponed to Saturday due to weather.
Please Adopt Us: Nov. 19
We have more adoption news! Buster, the elderly tabby, has found an angel to spend his golden years with.
Hello Ella
Taylor Buckley and Steven Handy, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Ella Jane Handy, born on Nov. 13.
Greetings Genoveva
Demisa Cristina Martinez and Daniel Kapioanuenue Kaeka, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Genoveva Rosalie Kaeka, born on Nov. 14.
Ricardo Arrives
Silvia and Ricardo Carvalho, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Ricardo Lemos Carvalho, born on Nov. 3.
Welcome Zinnia
Sonya Mayrand and Lewis Colby, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Zinnia Lee Colby, born on Nov. 4.
Celebrate Sofia
Carla Nunes Irizarry and Michael Irizarry, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Sofia Nunes Irizarry, born on Nov. 9.
West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 19
The full moon of November, called the Beaver Moon, will rise on Friday, Nov. 19, joined by a partial lunar eclipse.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 19
In their efforts to address food insecurity on the island, the Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club is holding a live and virtual polar plunge this Saturday, Nov. 20.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 19
I have lived on this island most of my life. In all those years–no, I will not tell you how many–we never had tornado warnings.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 19
The Chilmark Volunteer Firefighter’s Association is collecting items to be donated to the Red Stocking Fund.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Nov. 19
The 2022 Chappaquiddick Community Center calendars are available for ordering online through the center’s website.
Unexpected Storm
My friend Sharlee called recently to report the Channel 4 weather to me. According to them, the tornado was directly over my house.
November Hummingbirds
Penny Uhlendorf and Scott Stephens had a ruby-throated hummingbird visit their feeder and greedily drink nectar on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
Polar Plunge to Warm the Heart
Get ready for the first Polar Plunge on Saturday to support the Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club.
West Tisbury Backs New Tri Town Ambulance Split
West Tisbury voters overwhelmingly approved a new expense and revenue agreement for Tri Town Ambulance, and stood to honor the memory of their late selectman Kent Healy at a brief special town meeting Tuesday night.
Sage Advice
If you want flowers in November, take this sage advice: plant salvia elegans.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 12
Chase MV LLC purchased 29 Chase Road in Edgartown from John Joseph Klingensmith Jr. and Mark Thomas Klingensmith for $575,000 on Nov. 9.
SSA Acknowledges Need to Improve Communications
Vehicle traffic on Vineyard ferries has largely rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but wider concerns persist around traffic backups and breakdowns.
Covid Vaccine Bus for Kids Arrives This Weekend
The Covid-19 vaccine bus is returning to the Vineyard this weekend to help vaccinate students ages five and up, along with school staff.
Harbor View Hotel to Close for a Month
The Edgartown select board approved the hotel’s application to close from Jan. 2 until Feb. 2, for facility updates.
Boys Cross Country Team Wins Division Championship
On Saturday, the boys cross country team took home the MIAA Division 2C championship, and individuals on both the boys and girls teams are now headed to the state tournament this weekend.
Covid Cases See Slight Climb Again
Island health officials said 16 people tested positive for Covid-19 during the week ending Saturday, Nov. 13, ending three weeks of declining numbers.
Trust Changes Its Name
Calling it a return to the organization’s roots, the Vineyard Trust announced Monday that it would change its name to the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
Audiences Are Wicked Happy That Wicked Good Is Back
It was show time again at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse over the weekend, as the singer/actors of the Wicked Good Musical Revue returned to the stage for the first time since January, 2020.
Tornado Weather Brushes Martha’s Vineyard
Wild weather in southern New England Saturday night brought heavy wind gusts to the Vineyard and three confirmed tornadoes in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Harley Riders Kick Off Giving Season With Annual Santa Run for Red Stocking
Santa came early to the Island this weekend, but with a twist: no sleigh or reindeer, just 40 men and women on motorcycles. And old St. Nick himself.
Warm Tribute for Retiring Longtime Coach
A 7-6 lead took the Vineyarders into the second half against Dennis-Yarmouth Saturday. But at halftime, the game became about more than what was on the scoreboard.
County Mulls Distribution of $3.3 Million in Rescue Act Funds
With more than $3 million in federal recovery act funds to distribute, the county commission has received close to $8 million in requests.
