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 22, 2022
Lyrid Meteor Shower
Tonight (April 22) is the peak night for the Lyrid meteor shower. The best viewing will be outdoors gazing northeast, the darker the sky the better. The numbers of meteors can range to a few an hour to a large number. There have been estimates of less than 20 meteors in an hour, but don’t…
Housing Bank Question Comes Before Chilmark Voters Tonight
A sketch for an affordable housing project, money to replace a failed generator at the Chilmark School and the housing bank question are all in front of Chilmark voters at their annual town meeting Monday. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.
Superintendent Leaves During Pivotal Time For Island Public Schools
When he leaves for a new job in Wareham this summer, Vineyard schools superintendent Dr. Matthew D’Andrea will leave behind a school system facing challenges on multiple fronts.
Big Sky Tents Expansion Approved
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted unanimously late last week to allow a plan by Big Sky Tents to expand an existing storage building and consolidate its operations.
Airport Seeks Proposals for Business Park Expansion
For the first time in two decades, the airport business park is expanding, with bid packages out seeking proposals for previously undeveloped land.
Who Are These People?
Rag dolls by definition / Are symbols of submission / A bully’s push over / A child’s playmate / Lying abandoned.
Dr. Samuels to the Rescue
This is a letter of praise for Dr. David Samuels, who has been practicing at the airport for years, unbeknownst to many.
Restrict Short-Term Rentals
The proliferation of over a thousand short-term rentals on Martha’s Vineyard the past three years has created the major impact on the shortage of seasonal or annual affordable rental housing.
No Artificial Turf
The Oak Bluffs Democratic town committee would like to thank our Oak Bluffs planning board for their continuing scrutiny of the controversial MVRHS athletic fields proposal.
Rural Free Delivery
From the April 23, 1963 edition of the Gazette:
Alone in a Room, A Writer Is Never Lonely
The room where I write is actually my office. I love my office.
On Circuit Avenue, New Adventures Await
The Oak Bluffs Friends of Circuit avenue committee has been meeting regularly to address the new ongoing parking configurations.
Photographer Finds Clarity in Gingerbread Cottage Details
Liz Dolan Durkee’s photography show at the Oak Bluffs Library community room offers a fresh and unexpected view of the Camp Ground cottages.
MVC Mulls New Demolition Policy
With requests for demolitions and teardowns at an all-time high on the Vineyard, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission is in the throes of redrafting its policy for reviewing demolition projects.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending April 15
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $192,794 for the business week ending on Friday, April 15, 2022.
Hospital, Islander Team Up on Medical Supply Shipment to Ukraine
A shipment of medical supplies is on its way to Ukraine from the Vineyard thanks to a collaboration between the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and a West Tisbury resident with family in the war-torn country.
Caring for the Land: Earth Day Events Run All Weekend
Earth Day is Friday, and on the Vineyard a variety of activities are planned for throughout the weekend.
Please Adopt Us
Please Adopt Us We have a number of adoptions to report. Petey, the older Jack Russell/dachshund cross has found his forever home. Two older female black cats, Suzie and Shadow, have also gotten new families. We’re also happy to say that Fred the guinea pig and Ophelia the hamster have been fallen in love with…
Welcome Luca
Cinthya and Michael Freeze, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Luca Aires, born on April 19.
Arden Arrives
Emily Hanson and Evan Merck of Maynard are pleased to announce the birth of a baby boy, Arden Iver Hanson, born April 9.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending April 15
Laurie David Trs. and Laurie David Living Trust purchased a 75 per cent undivided interest in 7 Squibnocket Road in Chilmark from Julianna Flanders, Julianna F. Thorpe, Christine Fielder, Frances Todd Flanders Est. and Frances C. Flanders Est. for $2,550,000 on April 13.
Town Bar & Grill Required to Curtail Serving Hours
Town Bar & Grill in Edgartown will be required to close an hour early until at least August 1 after multiple incidents where police were called to the Upper Main street establishment.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 22
How about that basketball game? What excitement! A nice finish to last Sunday.
Edgartown Town Column: April 22
We are still on the weather roller coaster. We were doing well with temperatures going up; now we are going down a bit.
Chilmark Town Column: April 22
For many people, pets become cherished and loved family members.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: April 22
The next Chappy Ferry steering committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 at 5 p.m.
Spring Blooms
Last Tuesday’s wind made it difficult to be a good sport. It blew plant pots all over the place, tore plastic off the cold frame and made being outside downright unpleasant. The good news, however, is spring has definitely sprung. Some of the large ornamental trees are in full bloom, daffodils are at their peak…
Foraging Advice
“Happy snacking, don’t die.” That is the great advice for newbie foragers from Alexis Nikole Nelson.
Share the Beach
There are signs on beaches where piping plovers, American oystercatchers and several species of terns usually nest.
Affordable Lot on Chappaquiddick Goes to an Island Teacher
Carrie Caldwell, a fifth grade teacher at the Tisbury School, has moved around the Island 10 times in the last six months. Her next move will be her last, after she won a lottery for land on Chappaquiddick.
Oak Bluffs Will Recount Race for Select Board
Three Island towns affirmed their support for the housing bank last week with a decisive win at the ballot box, while a razor-thin margin of victory in the Oak Bluffs select board race heads to a recount.
SSA Drops Mask Requirement on Ferries
The Steamship Authority announced Wednesday that it would stop requiring require masks on board ferries or shuttle buses. The announcement follows an update from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Waban Park Events Win Approval
The Oak Bluffs select board gave approvals for three summer events at a brief meeting Friday, two of them in Waban Park.
West Tisbury Library Seeks Book Sale Venue
The Friends of the West Tisbury Library are looking for a home for the 63rd annual book sale this summer.
SSA Freight Boats Nearing End of Useful Life, Marine Survey Finds
Three of the Steamship Authority’s four freight ferries — the Gay Head, Katama and Sankaty — will need to be replaced within the next three to five years, a marine survey has found.
Chilmark Community Center Hires Executive Director
Keira Lapsley will take the helm at the Chilmark Community Center this summer, the town affairs council announced.
Empty Bowls Project Hosts Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugees
On Saturday, April 23, the Empty Bowls Project will host a fundraising supper at the Grange Hall to support hot meals for Ukrainian refugees.
YMCA Hosts Annual Healthy Kids Day
On Saturday, April 30, the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard will host its annual Healthy Kids Day.
Climate Change Is No Hollywood Fiction
Early in the 1975 movie Jaws, a shark is spotted in the distance, and Amity police Chief Brody yells to swimmers to get out of the water.
Aquinnah Author Finds Inspiration in the Native American Way of Listening
When Victoria Wright began writing books instead of corporate financial marketing text, she thought she didn’t have anything to say.
Plan to Redevelop Edu Comp Building Is Revised, Sparking More Questions
A plan to expand the former Edu Comp building in Vineyard Haven remains a work in progress as the developer who recently bought the property attempts to pass muster with the MVC.
Vineyard Schools Superintendent Chosen for Top Job in Wareham
Vineyard schools superintendent Dr. Matthew D’Andrea has been offered the job as the next superintendent of schools in Wareham.
