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
August 12, 2022
Saturn and Full Moon
Saturn and the Full Moon rise together tonight in the eastern sky. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Capricornus. Saturn is the brightest object nearest the moon. The ringed-planet Saturn is now visible a short time after sunset, rising in the eastern sky. The planet reaches opposition on Sunday, which puts it closer to…
Please Adopt Us
First off we’d like to report that we have two, very friendly, stray cats at the shelter.
Friends Recall a Renowned Historian and Regular Guy
Interviews with Islanders this week following the death of David McCullough on Sunday at the age of 89 reveal a man who cared deeply about those he knew well and those he did not know at all.
Polly Hill Goes Green, to the Roots, for Employee Housing
Polly Hill Arboretum, in collaboration with the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is taking the next step in creating sustainable, on-site housing for permanent staffers and interns.
Agricultural Fair Returns to Form for 160th Outing
Carnival rides have begun to invade into the hayfield on the Agricultural Society grounds as preparations are underway for the 160th annual Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair, which runs August 18 to 21.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $353,850 for the business week ending on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Small Purchase Completes Cross-Chappy Trail
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank and Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation have teamed up to buy three acres on Sampson’s Hill on Chappaquiddick.
A McCullough Moment and So Much More
I did a lot of interviews during my three and a half years working at the Vineyard Gazette.
Summer Traffic Count Shows Slight Drop from 2021
Summer traffic may seem worse, but results from six traffic counters across the island show a different reality.
Bike Safety
This summer, it has been distressing to observe the number of cyclists who ride without helmets.
A Vineyard Man
How sad to see the passing of this wonderful man!
Fair Time
From the August 12, 1975 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Douglas Cabral:
Hello Margot
Anna and Robert Perry, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Margot McQuillin Perry, born on July 15.
At Laughing Bear, a Free Spirit Flows for Nearly Forty Years
The clothing store Laughing Bear and its owner Annie Schwenk have been constants on Circuit avenue since 1985.
Dalliance in Historical Pedology
Walk outside, and the air is wet. Touch the ground, and the dirt is dry.
Treasure Hunting at the Chilmark Flea
You might not get into the Chilmark Flea Market on your first attempt.
Who Will Be Tops on Middle Road?
This Saturday, the 45th annual Chilmark Road Race will test the will of 1,600 runners in a hilly, five-kilometer course.
Learning Horse Sense at Misty Meadows
Inclusivity and horseback riding haven’t always grazed in the same pasture.
Steamship Authority Nets $3.5 M in FHA Funding
Last Friday, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) announced $4.6 million in ferry service improvement funding for the state of Massachusetts.
Meet the Fleet Event Builds Camraderie and Awareness
In Menemsha last Thursday the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust hosted its annual Meet the Fleet event.
Linking It Together at Bandon Dunes
Stephen Goodwin’s golf epiphany came to him in an Irish field of wildflowers.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending August 5
David Y. Adler and Amie R. Weitzman purchased 6 Swan Neck Road in Edgartown from Thomas J. Rapone Trs. and 6 Swan Neck Realty Trust for $6,500,000 on August 2.
No Plan B for Tisbury School
Whether or not Tisbury voters approve an additional $26 million borrowing request for Tisbury School construction, on top of $55 million already authorized, the building must be vacated later this year once modular classrooms are ready, school committee chair Amy Houghton said.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: August 12
The Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest is in its 11th year here on the Vineyard.
Edgartown Town Column: August 12
I am listening to the last of the thunder and lightning and watching the rain fall, which was all too short.
Chilmark Town Column: August 12
Despite this sultry August weather making way for ideal beach days, it has left me longing for a rain day.
Avian Abundance
Mourning doves are seldom mentioned in this column because they are common.
Dog Days
For years I worked in the restaurant world. We did not have air conditioning in most places.
Hammerheads About
It’s hammer time!
Chappaquiddick Town Column: August 12
The Chappy Community Center will host Tick Talk with Dick Johnson on Thursday, August 11 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Decisions Deferred on Two OB Affordable Housing Projects
The Oak Bluffs select board Tuesday refrained from decisions regarding two affordable housing plans, opting to seek further information on requests made by the town’s affordable housing committee.
Raskin Talks About ‘Constitutional Patriotism,’ New Memoir
Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland has had a busy first term, including drafting the former president’s articles of impeachment on the charge incitement of insurrection and serving on the panel investigating that insurrection.
Indoor Marijuana Farm Seeks to Streamline
What might appear to be big changes proposed for the Vineyard’s only licensed cannabis grower are actually changes to procedure, not production.
Edgartown Select Board Approves Derby Dates, New Police Officer
Alex Guest moves from traffic officer to full-time police officer and the derby kicks off just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 11 and runs through Oct. 15.
Bridge Column: August 12
This week’s column is written by Paul Laliberte.
All Alone Onstage, Leading With the Heart
The Moth has only a few rules, but they set the stage for everything else: real stories told with no notes or props of any kind. On Saturday at the Tabernacle, five storytellers did just that.
On We Go: The Need to Preserve the Island
I think in some ways this beautiful place where we live is one of the most important places in the country.
No Injuries in Fishing Boat Collision Off Aquinnah
The collision caused significant damage to the starboard bow of both vessels.
Lani Guinier Remembered as a Woman Ahead of Her Time
The crowd gathered at the Tabernacle to celebrate the life of attorney, professor, and activist Lani Guinier heard stories of a remarkable advocate, scholar, teacher and friend. The speakers painted a picture of a brilliant and thoughtful woman well ahead of her time.
Sharks Win League Title, Capping Brilliant Summer Season
On Saturday night at the Shark Tank, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks won the NECBL championship defeating the Vermont Mountaineers 7-6. Oak Bluffs native James Sashin started the game on the mound.
Film Fest Opener Descendant Shines a Light on History, Work Remaining
The opening night of the week-long Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival included a powerful film screening – and a surprise visit from Barack and Michelle Obama.
African American Film Festival Opens with Obamas as Surprise Guests
Barack and Michelle Obama were on stage for a surprise appearance at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival to discuss Descendant, the festival’s opening night film, which the former first couple helped produce.
Off-Cape Freight Service Draws No Bids
Since mid-March, nearly 50 potential contractors have looked at the Steamship Authority’s request for proposals to start a freight service to the Vineyard from New Bedford or another port not located on Cape Cod. The number that expressed interest? Zero.
Nursing Home and Workforce Housing Hearing Continued Amid Wastewater Concerns
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital wants to solve a space crunch at the main hospital, expand and improve its nursing home service, and add workforce housing to support that service, and it hopes to address all three concerns with one new project.
Revised Permit Issued for Pool Business, Despite Neighbor Protest
Over some neighbors’ objections, Atlantic Pool, an Edgartown-based pool construction and service business, will be allowed to continue operating on Watcha Path.
