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
June 10, 2022
Constellation Scorpius
Scorpius, one of the southern-most constellations in the zodiac, is a symbol to us of summer. In mythology the stars depict a life-threatening scorpion. It was put in the heavens by Zeus after it had killed Orion, the Hunter. Orion and Scorpius are opposite each other in our sky. The constellations will never appear in…
Bark of the Bulldog Beckons Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Ingrid Moore, 2022 valedictorian, and Hardy Eville, 2022 salutatorian, have been classmates since sixth grade at the West Tisbury School.
All the World’s a Stage for Valedictorian
Valedictorian was not on Ingrid Moore’s mind throughout her four years at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Instead she focused on getting good grades so she could have options.
Class of 2022 Persevered With Optimism
For the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2022, the last four years featured a relatively normal freshman year followed by a distinctly abnormal sophomore year at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kelley House Renovation Project Shifts Gears
With a major renovation project under way, the Kelley House and Newes from America pub will stay shuttered this summer as construction work continues in the heart of downtown Edgartown.
The Larger Picture
What is so rare as a day in June when six Island towns can agree on something?
Comings and Goings
Someone caught an Atlantic bonito off the jetty at Menemsha early this week.
Vanessa Czarnecki Named Editor of Martha’s Vineyard Magazine
Martha’s Vineyard magazine will see a change in editorial leadership this month, as editor Paul Schneider will be succeeded by Vanessa Czarnecki.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $591,985 for the business week ending on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Planning Board Approves Tabernacle Project
The Oak Bluffs planning board voted 3-0 Wednesday to approve plans for a roof replacement and addition at the Tabernacle, but the approval hinges on clearance from the town wastewater commission.
Finding a Foothold as a Father
A friend called recently to check in and say he wasn’t doing well.
End the Tussle Over Turf
How frightening to think that we would even consider endangering our kids with plastic fields causing cancer.
Master Plan for Edgartown
It is high time that Edgartown goes full speed ahead on making major improvements.
A Little Meditation
Oh, to be a child again
Open House
From the June 10, 1938 edition of the Gazette:
Keeping the Water Clean, As a Plumber and Oyster Farmer
Ray Ewing and I went to Lake Tashmoo with Noah Mayrand because we thought he was starting an oyster farm there.
West Tisbury Farmers’ Market Returns
The West Tisbury Farmers Market begins its season this Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Agricultural Hall grounds.
Summer Season Is Gallery Season As Art Takes Shape Around the Island
The Vineyard’s fine arts scene is warming with the weather, as seasonal galleries open their doors and year-round establishments introduce new artists.
Hello Kieran
Bethany and Stephen Hammond, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Kieran Calder Hammond, born on May 25.
Please Adopt Us
We have good things to report this week. A happy ending.
MVY Open House
On June 24, MVYRadio will hold a ribbon cutting at its new location in West Tisbury. The next day, on June 25, the radio station will host its first open house from 1 to 4 p.m.
Girls Tennis Wins Second Round of Playoffs in Close Contest
The girls tennis team won a close but emphatic victory in the second round of the state playoffs Wednesday, defeating Old Rochester Regional High School of Mattapoisett.
Kick-Off Weekend to Celebrate Pride Month
Last summer, the Ritz Cafe hosted a one-night event to celebrate Pride Month that proved a hit with the Island community.
Wish You Were Here
Frequent collaborators Abby Bender and Jesse Jason have created a new live performance at the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending June 3
Walter Preston Baldwin and Donna C. Baldwin purchased 141 Lighthouse Road in Aquinnah from George J. Katilus 3rd and Christine D. Katilus for $3,400,000 on June 1.
Down to Business
Who flipped the switch from migration to the breeding season?
Natural Irrigation
As I write this on Tuesday evening, I am ever hopeful that we actually get the rain predicted.
Dangling Overhead
Pat Tyra wants to know who to call. Would it be animal control, public works, landscape or a pest control professional?
Vineyard Haven Town Column: June 10
What a great start to today! Mama turkey brought five little babies by to show them where to get breakfast.
Edgartown Town Column: June 10
Typical June weather. Fog, cloudy, not too hot.
Chilmark Town Column: June 10
They did it. Bill Kirkland, along with his kids who traveled from Panama, made it to their DH’s Hill home for what proved to be too short a visit.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: June 10
Leslie Floyd created a page on Facebook called Chappy Chat.
Sharks Are Comeback Kids in Season Opener
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks put on a hit parade in their home opener Tuesday night as Dan Crossen’s extra-innings double propelled the home team to a 6-5 victory over the Valley Blue Sox.
American Sign Language Takes Off at Regional High School
To accommodate all the students who want to take American Sign Language, the regional high school will increase the teaching position from half to full time next year.
Edgartown Eyes Its Future, as Master Plan Takes Shape
Open space, climate resilience, historic preservation, harbor access and affordable housing: these are the pillars of the Edgartown master plan, now midway through a public process that began this past winter. The town will hold a series of public engagement sessions in the coming weeks.
Boys Tennis Team Sweeps in First Round Playoff Win
The fifth-seeded Vineyarders beat the 28th-ranked Blue Devils of Northampton 5-0 Tuesday afternoon, only losing a single set in the contest.
Charlotte Inn Earns Four Stars in Forbes Travel Guide
The internationally acclaimed Relais & Chateaux hotel was recently named a four-star hotel In Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022 Star Awards.
Old Firehouse Is Transformed as Affordable Housing
Two new affordable housing units were unveiled by the Island Housing Trust on Old Courthouse Road in West Tisbury Monday, breathing new life into the former site of the town’s firehouse.
Ethics Panel Grills Aquinnah Selectman
A two-day hearing in Boston early this week put a harsh spotlight on the town of Aquinnah and its select board member Gary Haley, who is under scrutiny by the Massachusetts Ethics Commission.
Davin Tackabury Scholarship Show Honors Young Artists
On Sunday at at Featherstone Center for the Arts, artists and community members gathered for the opening reception of Emerge! a scholarship show in honor of Davin Tackabury.
Back on Track With the Cross-Island Hike
On Saturday morning, 67 hikers began the 27th annual cross-Island hike hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, rekindling a tradition on hold due to the pandemic since 2020.
Charter School Celebrates Its Largest Graduating Class
On Sunday, the largest graduating class in the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School’s 25-year history was welcomed by a standing ovation.
Girls Tennis Cruises in Playoff Opener
The girls tennis team passed its first state playoff test with a resounding 5-0 victory Saturday over Pope Francis Preparatory School of Springfield.
High School Changes Lawyers in Turf Field Appeal
At a noon meeting Friday, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee approved a change of attorneys in its legal action against the Oak Bluffs planning board.
