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
June 3, 2022
Playoff Season Begins for High School Sports Teams
With three teams clinching bids in state tournaments, the regional high school athletic department is set to have a busy playoff season.
All the Visible Planets Together
Tomorrow morning all the visible planets will line up for viewing in the predawn sky. As dawn arrives it will be harder to see the fainter of them.
County Recognizes Pride Month
The Dukes County commission voted to raise the pride flag for the month of June at a meeting Wednesday evening.
Richie Smith Named Next School Superintendent
The newly appointed superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard schools will have a full plate when he begins work July 1.
Tabernacle Project Comes Under Scrutiny
The Oak Bluffs planning board is set to decide next week on a project at the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle that is the last phase of a restoration spanning the past two decades.
MVYouth Scholarship Winner Pays It Forward, Literally
Ever since middle school Charlie Parkhurst knew he wanted to go to college in California. He had never been there but liked adventures and the idea of living on the west coast excited him. His dream came true when he was accepted to the University of California Los Angeles to be part of the class…
West Tisbury Eyes Interim Regulations for Food Trucks
West Tisbury needs clear regulations on how and where food trucks may be allowed, town counsel Ron Rappaport told three town boards.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 27
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $564,440 for the business week ending on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Keeping the Eastman Spirit Alive
On Saturday evening at sunset artist Carissa Carman will create a temporary art installation on Menemsha Beach, using the sand and the few bits of material she has brought with her from Indiana.
The Healing Balm of Chappy Summers
This summer, our extended family will gather on Chappaquiddick for a long-overdue reunion.
An Artist’s Life Mirrors His Vineyard Life
I moved to Martha’s Vineyard May 1, 1972, spending that summer doing odd jobs, painting houses and teaching myself to do stained glass from a book.
Important Addition
I have spent over 30 summers under the gracious shade of the Tabernacle and the MVCMA trees.
Drop the Lawsuit
Like a lot of people on Martha’s Vineyard, I heard the beginnings of the controversy about an artificial playing field at the high school several years ago.
Dereliction of Duty
I am not familiar with another instance when so many people, determined to pursue a bad idea, have been given — and ignored — so many opportunities to reconsider their actions.
Sharks Get Ready for New Season With Talented Roster
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks open their season June 6 with a scrimmage against the Cotuit Kettleers.
Roadsters
From the June 6, 1941 edition of the Gazette:
Celebrating Life and Art of Davin Tackabury
When Davin Tackabury died in 2019, during his senior year at the regional high school, hundreds of people crowded into the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center to pay tribute and remember a talented young artist and friend to all.
Ukrainian Relief
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse begins a benefit art exhibit this weekend for the Ukrainian relief efforts.
Shaking Hands with Stan Murphy at 100
Stan Murphy at 100, on display through August 21 on the museum’s second floor, joins the earlier Thomas Hart Benton show as one of the museum’s triumphs.
Please Adopt Us
Is anyone in the South Road/Abel’s Hill area of Chilmark missing their cat?
New Season at The Yard Aims to Celebrate
The Yard is about to open its 50th season with a lively program of dance concerts, works in progress, DJ parties and public classes for all ages.
Towns Agree on Cost-Sharing for High School Building
The Island passed an important hurdle this week on its race to qualify for state funding to replace the aging Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Augusta Dillon Weds Hunter Cottrell
Augusta Rose Dillon of Chilmark married Hunter Sven Cottrell of Oak Bluffs on April 23 in Julian, Calif.
Hello Frank
Julie and Mathew Rodenbaugh, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Frank Edward Rodenbaugh, born on May 31 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Oak Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case
Stephen Jenkinson was sentenced to up to four years in state prison last Friday for possession of child pornography in a case that dates to 2020.
Oak Bluffs Names Principal Assessor, Local Inspector
The Oak Bluffs select board voted Tuesday to appoint Kristina West as principal assessor, and Adam Petkus as local inspector.
Art Cliff Diner Gets a Facelift
Fans of the Art Cliff Diner will have to go without their favorites this summer as the iconic Beach Road Vineyard Haven eatery undergoes a major renovation project.
Oak Bluffs Fireworks Return as Grand Finale of Summer
The Oak Bluffs fireworks are set to return August 19 after a two-year pandemic pause, but under town management this year.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 27
Isabelle Lew Trs. and Miss Ollies Beach Nominee Trust purchased 139 and 120 Little Homers Pond Road in West Tisbury from Sensea LLC for $14,000,000 on May 27.
West Tisbury Town Column: June 3
The other day in Edgartown I happened upon a school crossing, shortly before three o’clock.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: June 3
Memorial Day is a time to stop and pay respects to the many who served in the military branches and gave their lives to protect our democracy.
Chilmark Town Column: June 3
It’s a mystery and here we are as honorary descendants of Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, Inspector Clouseau, Perry Mason and Hercule Poirot to solve it.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: June 3
On Tuesday, I drove to Pope’s Island in the middle of New Bedford harbor to retrieve the spare engine for the Chappy Ferry.
Transition Time
Birds that are migrating northward are still pouring through, especially warblers, flycatchers and shorebirds.
Being Grateful
I was all set to make my usual opening comments concerning our weather when, instead, I switched on the weather channel.
Monthlong Bloom
The question would confuse even Shakespeare. To hyphenate or not to hyphenate?
NOAA Predicts Active Year for Hurricanes
For the seventh straight year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an active hurricane season, amid warming ocean temperatures and shifting weather patterns across the globe.
First Fridays Returns to Vineyard Haven on June 3
All ages are welcome to enjoy live music, local artists and delicious food from local vendors at First Friday.
Charter School Students Look to the Future
When Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School director Pete Steedman thinks about the 15 seniors who make up the class of 2022, he said he is struck both by how close and resilient they are.
Island Joins the Nation in Celebrating Memorial Day
Martha’s Vineyard celebrates Memorial Day today with flag raisings, a parade and a town picnic in Vineyard Haven, capping the holiday weekend that is also the unofficial start of summer. The veterans of Martha’s Vineyard will hold a Memorial Day parade beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Electrifying Ferry Fleet Remains a Distant Prospect for SSA
Electric-powered Steamship Authority ferries are a long and very costly way off, according to a marine study by boat line consultants.
Food Trucks Granted Special Permits in West Tisbury
Two Island food truck operations were granted permission by the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals Thursday to operate at fixed locations for the rest of the year.
Honors Night 2022 Celebrates Student Achievements
What follows is the list of awards given to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students at the annual honors night ceremony held on Thursday, May 26.
