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
March 25, 2022
TestMV Helped Island Weather the Pandemic Storm
TestMV will close its doors on March 31, after administering close to 48,000 Covid tests since opening on June 1, 2020.
Regional High School Puts Les Misérables Center Stage
A 16-piece orchestra will back up a cast featuring scores of Islanders in the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School production of Les Misérables, opening March 31.
From All-State to Les Misérables, Vineyard Singers Are in Harmony
Singers Emmett Favreau and Jack Crawford have shared the stage since grammar school. Recently, they both performed with the all-state chorus at Symphony Hall.
Scramble for Summer Workers Is in Full Swing
A summer of uncertainty looms for Island business owners in their annual scramble to hire staff — especially foreign workers.
A Legacy of Environmental Activism Is a Lifelong Commitment
Ben Robinson was recently short-listed for the international Island Innovator Award, co-sponsored by the Clinton Global Initiative.
Please Adopt Us: March 25
We have some unfortunate news to report, Petey’s adoption fell through.
Music, Journalism and a Friendship for Life
Jim Kinsella should be remembered.
Volunteers Needed at Lobsterville Beach
Volunteers are needed to plant beach grass shoots at Lobsterville Beach on April 9.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending March 18
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $244,771 for the business week ending on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Island Community Chorus Hosts Spring Shows
Celebrate spring with song this weekend as the Island Community Chorus ushers in its 25th anniversary season with two shows.
Georgia Arrives
Fernanda Cardoso and Josimar Candido, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Georgia Cardoso Candido
Hello Easton
Finn and Abbey Briggs, of Duxbury, announce the birth of a son, Easton Lewis Briggs, born on March 11.
Covid Case Counts Stay Low on Island
Cases of Covid-19 crept up slightly on the Vineyard last week, as public health officials keep a close eye on the numbers with new sub-variants of the virus emerging around the globe.
Delays Plague Chilmark School HVAC Project
The Chilmark School will not be getting its decrepit heating and cooling system replaced this summer. School district finance director Mark Friedman said the sole bid came in over budget.
First Grade Data Show Pandemic’s Toll on Learning
The two-year pandemic has hampered learning for the Island’s youngest school children, according to West Tisbury student data recently presented to the up-Island school committee.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 18
Robert C. Weiss Trs. and 3 Muskoday Way Nominee Trust purchased 3 Muskoday Way in Edgartown from Donald R. Lassman Trs., Andrea A. Angera Jr. Est. and USA Bankruptcy Court of Massachusetts for $1,900,000 on March 14.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 25
The Neighborhood Convention is returning. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at Grace Church.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 25
The West Tisbury Library Foundation and West Tisbury School principal Donna Lowell-Bettencourt have stepped up to organize free child care during our annual town meeting on April 12.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: March 25
Women’s History Month began in 1978 as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Edgartown Town Column: March 25
Don’t forget: if you want to start some vegetables, it is time to plant the peas.
Chilmark Town Column: March 25
Let’s all shout out a big round of applause followed by a congratulatory pat on the back in recognition of our town clerk Jennifer Christy.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: March 25
One of my duties in the Chappy fire department years ago was to speak at the Chappaquiddick Island Association meetings about the need to cut back the vegetation along driveways so that the firefighters could get to a house fire without knocking equipment off the sides of the trucks.
Chilmark Takes Up Added Spending for Firehouse Project
Chilmark voters will meet Saturday to take up the question of whether to approve another $1.2 million to advance the construction of a new firehouse and Tri-Town Ambulance building.
Spring Overshoots
If you think that our blue jays, cardinals, goldfinches and other feeder birds are colorful enough, help may be on the way.
Welcome Change
Well, here we are just past the vernal equinox. Astronomical spring began on Sunday, March 20.
Crying Fowl
It’s time to cry fowl.
Tensions Flare Between Chilmark School, Town Library Over Student Use
The Chilmark library’s Covid-19 policies are posing obstacles for children who have no school library of their own, principal Susan Stevens told the up-Island school committee Monday.
Moon and Three Planets
This Sunday morning there is a treat for those who rise early enough before sunrise.
League Hosts Chilmark Candidates Forum
The League of Women Voters and MVTV will host a forum on Zoom next month for three Chilmark candidates running for finance advisory committee.
Oak Bluffs Harbor Master Will Retire
Oak Bluffs harbor master Todd Alexander will retire after 29 years on the job, it was announced at the town select board meeting Tuesday. The retirement is effective July 1; Mr. Alexander will work part time this summer.
Hospital Takes Over Emergency Behavioral Health Services
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has taken over as lead coordinator for emergency behavioral health services on the Island.
Kids Trout Derby Announced for April 9
The Kids Trout Derby will return at first light on Saturday, April 9 at Duarte’s Pond in West Tisbury.
Edgartown Extends Scallop, Oyster Seasons
Commercial bay scalloping and oyster seasons will be extended in Edgartown following a vote by the town select board Monday. Both will run until May 1.
Phillips Hardware Store Building Goes Up for Sale
The future is uncertain for the last main street hardware store on Martha’s Vineyard. The building that houses Phillips Hardware on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs was listed for sale by the owners on March 15, with an asking price of $2.9 million.
Pathways Celebrates International Women’s Month
PathwaysArts presents its eight annual Women Live Multi-Arts evening on Friday, March 25.
Righting the Ship: The Case for a Housing Bank
There’s plenty of talk these days about the proposed Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank. There’s plenty of talk about the state of the Vineyard, too.
Ferry Woods Hole Goes Out of Service
The ferry Woods Hole was sidelined Saturday after the Steamship Authority discovered a leak in the vessel’s coolant system last week, spokesman Sean Driscoll confirmed. The Governor is running in her place.
Track Team 5K Fundraiser
The regional high school track and field team is hosting an April Fool’s day-ish 5K run on April 9.
Big Sky Tents Eyes Expansion, Consolidation
As the Martha’s Vineyard business community begins to climb back on its feet, including the multi-million-dollar wedding industry, Big Sky Tents is planning for expansion.
Seventh Grade Hoopsters Take Second at State Championships
The seventh grade boys basketball team capped a 20-2 season with a second place finish at the state tournament.
Revitalized Chess Team Ties for Top Honors at League Tournament
The high school chess team recently tied with Dartmouth High School as co-champions at the South Cape Interscholastic Chess League finals.
Oak Bluffs ZBA Settles Land Use Dispute
The Oak Bluffs zoning board of appeals settled a dispute over the use of land owned by Goodale Construction Company Thursday night
County Officials Lambaste State Rep Over SSA Bill
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes faced a barrage of criticism from county officials last week for poor communication.
West Tisbury Names New Poet Laureate
West Tisbury’s new poet laureate is Tain Leonard-Peck, whose appointment was confirmed by the select board Wednesday afternoon.
