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
July 1, 2022
Fourth of July Moon
A waxing crescent moon appears high in the southern sky on the evening of July 4. Enjoy the fireworks and also look for the moon, residing in the zodiacal constellation Virgo. The brightest star, Spica, is nearby, below and to the left of the moon. Spica is the constellation’s brightest star. There are no planets…
Fourth of July Fever Brings the Heat and the Crowds
For locals and visitors alike, the Fourth of July is a cornerstone of summer on the Vineyard. This year Island businesses and town officials are set to see the celebrations roar back into action.
Ag Fair Quilt Chronicles Art of the T-Shirt
A hallmark of the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair — the annual fair T-shirt — has been reimagined by the Island’s Modern Quilting Guild.
Sharks Lead Coastal Division League
A week after Ronaldo Gallo’s season at the University of Miami came to a close he was unsure if he’d be playing summer baseball.
Women’s Softball League Offers Competition, Community
For nearly two decades, the Island’s softball fields have been home to players of all ages and abilities, fostering a community of camaraderie in the Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Softball League.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $116,900.83 for the business week ending on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Home Port Restaurant Has New Owners
Home Port Restaurant owners Bob and Sarah Nixon this week announced the sale of the Menemsha mainstay to Boston restaurateur Seth Woods and his business partner Eric Berke, both seasonal residents of Aquinnah. The sale price is nearly $2.6 million.
Hello Claire
Julianne and Matthew Forlizzi, of Wilton, Conn., announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Alice Forlizzi, born on June 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
When Making a Way Out of No Way Is More Than One Life’s Mission
Sen. Raphael Warnock does a lot of talking about mountains and valleys.
Independence Day 2022
A vendor at the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market has been selling mushrooms and dahlias this year.
In Wake of Supreme Court Decision the Time to Commit to Action Is Now
When I first learned that the Supreme Court had struck down both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in their entirety I was in Washington, DC.
Recalling Great Moments in the Life of a Lousy Athlete
The day I was born, the attending doctor took one look at my feeble legs and told my parents, “You son will never be an athlete.”
A Return to Roland Garros
A few weeks ago I attended the French Open in Paris.
Letting the Grass Go for the Health of the Environment
In late May, as the grass on our tiny lawn grew unusually high, I asked my husband if he was participating in No Mow May.
Allegiance Missing
Thanks to the Supreme Court, we now should change the Pledge to the Flag: One nation, under Guns, with liberty and justice . . . not so much.
Unconscionable
Editors, Vineyard Gazette:
Kate Feiffer Show
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s Feldman Family Artspace is featuring artwork by Kate Feiffer from June 20 to July 17 in an exhibit titled Connecting the Dots.
Union Chapel Summer Season
Union Chapel’s 2022 season begins Sunday, July 3 with Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, Ga. and current CNN commentator.
Community Chorus Celebrates Peter Boak
On Saturday the Island Community Chorus presents its annual summer concert, a tradition going back 25 years.
Playhouse Summer Season Embraces Stages Everywhere
The Tisbury Amphitheatre will become an enchanted Greek forest when the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream from July 2 to July 30.
Go Fourth
From the July 5, 1977 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Please Adopt Us
We have some wonderful pets waiting for their forever homes.
Finding New Footing at the CCC
Keira Lapsley is ready to help start a new chapter at the Chilmark Community Center’s summer camp.
Safe Environments Stressed for Summer Camps
Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club campers will be seen out and about on Island this summer, just not in the water.
Farm and Field Report: Take Up the Plow
Martha’s Vineyard’s first agricultural fair was a “splendid success,” leaving everyone “astonished and delighted.”
Educational Legacy Continues at Penikese Island
Situated just north of Cuttyhunk and Nashawena, Penikese is a state-owned island in Gosnold spanning 75 acres.
Summer Institute Speaker Series Opens
The Summer Institute Speaker Series at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center returns Thursday, July 7.
A Gallery Exhibit
The A Gallery is collaborating for the second consecutive summer with Featherstone Center for the Arts for a contemporary art group exhibition.
Contract Approved for New Island Schools Superintendent
Richard W. (Richie) Smith will start his new job as superintendent of schools for Martha’s Vineyard July 1 with a first-year salary of $186,500, under a two-year contract approved Tuesday.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending June 24
Sean Gilpin and Leandra Seward purchased 20 Netock avenue in Oak Bluffs from Keith Linscott and Mary Beth Linscott for $810,000 on June 24.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 1
David Whitmon had a grand reunion with many of his velonaut friends on the Island last week.
Edgartown Town Column: July 1
The word of the week was “perfect.”
Chilmark Town Column: July 1
Monday night’s rain washed away some of life’s imperfections and the grime associated with the day to day hustle and bustle.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: July 1
July Fourth will be celebrated again after a two-year break.
Nice Combinations
Wouldn’t it be fun if every couple of nights we could get a nice soaking rain like last Monday?
A Nutty Tale
Everybody’s got a story but Trip Barnes has more stories than anybody.
Beach Bird Babies
The Fourth of July, which can be called the peak of the nesting season for beach-nesting birds is this weekend.
Hospital Urges Caution as Covid Cases Surge Again on Eve of Holiday
Covid-19 case numbers have increased sharply on the Vineyard, prompting public health officials to issue advisories this week.
High School Committee Chairman Steps Down
Amy Houghton, chairman of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee for the past year, has resigned her post as a committee member representing Tisbury.
Finding Lessons in My Friend Flicka
John Washbrook, retired Vineyard banker, found himself back in the saddle last weekend as he relived his experience as Johnny Washbrook, a child actor on the beloved television show My Friend Flicka.
Chappaquiddick Community Center Fundraiser
The Chappaquiddick Community Center will hold its Fund the Future Auction on Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m.
Fourth of July Parade Set for Grand Return
The Edgartown Fourth of July parade and fireworks show are back after a two-year pause. The select board unanimously approved the annual rite of summer at its meeting Monday.
Camaraderie High, Winds Low for Round the Island Race
Clear skies and fair seas but not much wind met the 66 sailing teams that set out Saturday in the Edgartown Yacht Club’s annual ‘Round-the-Island race, a Vineyard tradition since 1938.
Federated Church Members Agree to Sell Mayhew Parsonage
Members of the Federated Church in Edgartown voted Sunday to sell the Mayhew Parsonage on South Water street, capping a long planning process that began more than two years ago.
Hello Summer and Sand, Goodbye Homework and Raising Hands
The last day of school on the Island finally arrived Monday, with a half-day dismissal signaling the official start of summer for Vineyard students.
Jennelle Gadowski Named Commonwealth Heroine Honoree
Jennelle Gadowski of West Tisbury has been named a 2022 Commonwealth Heroine Honoree by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.
Back to the Earth, With a Glass of Cabernet Too
There’s a vineyard on the Island that not many people know about.
Navigator Homes Receives Award from West Chop Community Fund
Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard has been named one of eight inaugural grantees of the West Chop Community Fund (WCCF).
Call for Nominations for Creative Living Award
Nominations for the Creative Living Award are due to Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation by July 21.
Murdick’s Run the Chop Will Raise Money For Youth Programs
The Murdick’s Run the Chop Challenge 2022 will take place on Monday, July 4.
Trial Concludes in Developer Challenge to MVC
Two conflicting views on the broad powers of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to regulate development were aired in the weeklong civil trial which wrapped up on Tuesday.
Island Disability Coalition Honors Vineyarders for Inclusion Work
Staffers from several Island organizations have been honored by the Island Disability Coalition for making their organizations more welcoming and inclusive for people of differing abilities.
Islanders Rally Against Supreme Court Decision
Close to a hundred protesters gathered at the Five Corners Saturday expressing their disapproval of the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
MVY Radio Cuts the Ribbon on New Building and Capital Campaign
MVY Radio officially cut the ribbon on their State Road studio and office building Friday morning, welcoming community members to the new space with a tour, a lunch and a champagne toast.
