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 19, 2022
Stars Tonight
Tonight is the night of the fireworks in Oak Bluffs. Take this moment to look beyond the nearby fireworks display and for there is a stellar showing going on over your head. If the sky is clear enough, the stars will be brilliant tonight. There is no brilliant moon to compete for attention. You could…
Make Way! Agricultural Fair Begins
On Thursday morning, the gates opened for the 160th Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair. And for the next four days, all roads lead to West Tisbury.
Community Thanks
The MVRHS soccer booster club, players and parents would like to thank all who contributed to our fundraising efforts.
Land Matters
Land Matters Editors, Vineyard Gazette; Contaminated ponds. Tangled traffic, bigger crowds, louder jet noise. And despite all that, a thunderous building boom that promises yet more to come, struggling to satisfy the market for vacation rentals while doing little if anything to provide year-round housing. The Vineyard Conservation Society (VCS) is besieged with the question:…
A Squirrel Named Willie
My last family vacation to the Vineyard with my parents before I moved out on my own was complicated by the need to make a difficult decision.
Oak Bluffs Fireworks
Boom, Baam , Bang, Boom, Each earsplitting sound, Meant to arouse.
All Aboard
From the August 17, 1954 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Lifting Up the Lives of Key Abolitionists
Among the Island’s many talented artists stands Stanley Nelson, a three-time Emmy Award winner, MacArthur genius fellow and recipient of the National Humanities Medal.
From Sea to Slurp, First Oyster Harvest Is a Briny Bounty
On Tuesday, Jeff and Tony Canha of Husselton Head Oysters sold their first crop at The Net Result in Vineyard Haven.
Farm and Field: Till the Land, Till the Sea
To farm is to care for the land, to cultivate it, to honor it.
Please Adopt Us: August 19
We’re happy to report that the orange stray cat has been reunited with his owner.
Museum Honors Conservation Heroes
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum honored four people earlier this summer with its annual museum medal, which was first awarded in 2009.
Lanterns and Quiet Beauty Lead the Way
Irene Murdoch at 99 years old lit the first lantern Wednesday evening at the 151st Grand Illumination Night in the Oak Bluffs Camp Ground.
Hello Kaya
Gizelia Coelho and Felipe Moreira, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Kaya Coelho Pimenta Moreira, born on August 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Island Galleries Welcome Kids to Collectors
The Vineyard’s art galleries may be one of the best entertainment values on the Island.
EV Chargers at Chilmark School Get Cautious Support from Select Board
A project to build an electric car charging station in the Chilmark School parking lot got support, and questions, from the select board.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending August 12
Geoghan Coogan Trs. and 4 Sandcastle Lane Nominee Trust purchased 4 Sand Castle Lane in Aquinnah from Stephen H. An, Dana G. An and Dana L. Goldberg for $1,050,000 on August 12.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: August 19
A welcome break in the heat just before the Fair!
Oak Bluffs Town Column: August 19
From time to time we have an opportunity on the Island to meet and hear from an historic icon.
Edgartown Town Column: August 19
Finally, the relief we needed from the heat. The sky has been that beautiful blue.
Chilmark Town Column: August 19
This is it. It’s here.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: August 19
One morning of 50 degrees last week got people talking about the fall.
Documenting Patterns
An estimated 2,800 birds were migrating over the Vineyard on the night of August 14, with a peak of 800 birds flying at dawn on August 15.
Perfectly Pleasant
Last Thursday’s tiny amount of rain made us all in garden world so happy.
Peachy Keen
There is one simple rule in our house for summer guests that will ensure a repeat Vineyard invitation.
Nantucket Sidelined Again Due to Engine Issue
The Steamship Authority’s M/V Nantucket was back out of service on Wednesday and Thursday due to a nagging mechanical problem that first arose last weekend.
For Amor Towles, Characters Represent History
Amor Towles spoke on Sunday at the Performing Arts Center as part of Martha’s Vineyard Author Series. At the talk he described the history behind his novel The Lincoln Highway — and his approach to history when writing.
Camp Meeting Association Files Second Suit Over Tabernacle Regulation
The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association has sued the town of Oak Bluffs for the second time this summer, seeking to reverse conditions imposed in the approval of a special permit for the construction of an auxiliary structure at the Camp Ground Tabernacle.
Blue Crabs Are Booming This Summer
A good crab year doesn’t have a negative impact on the great pond’s ecosystem – and this is definitely a good crab year.
Chilmark Library Trustees Discuss Dershowitz Request
The Chilmark library trustees opened the door to hosting lawyer and seasonal resident Alan Dershowitz as part of its author series next summer.
After the Fire, Owner Promises ‘Ocean View Reincarnated’
With the Ocean View Restaurant and Tavern now demolished following a fire this winter, plans are in motion to build a replacement.
Rising Enrollment Raises Questions About Space at Chilmark School
Enrollment has been on the rise at the Chilmark School, which is on its way to running out of space for the private, nonprofit Chilmark Preschool that shares its campus.
Up-Island Power Outage Caused by Accident with No Injuries
A South Road auto accident that knocked out power for more than 2,000 up-Island customers resulted in no injuries.
Two Almost-New Ferries to Join SSA Fleet
The Steamship Authority is preparing to purchase two Louisiana-based offshore supply vessels for conversion into freight ferries to replace the aging M/V Gay Head and M/V Katama.
Katama Boat Launch Renovation Set for Fall Start
The Katama boat landing reconstruction project took a step forward on Monday with the Edgartown select board approval of a contract to get work started in the fall.
Ferry Breakdown Sows Weekend Chaos
A mechanical failure aboard the Steamship Authority’s M/V Nantucket Saturday morning led to travel delays and confusion on both sides of Vineyard Sound.
Taking to the Ice for Stories of Memory and Resistance
The Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena was transformed last Friday, led by the Minneapolis-based dance troupe Brownbody with a performance called Tracing Sacred Steps.
Oak Bluffs Prepares for Friday Night Fireworks
The Oak Bluffs Fireworks return this Friday evening, beginning around 9 p.m. The best seats in the house are in Ocean Park.
Illumination Night: Oak Bluffs
Just once each year / I can recapture something / Of childhood’s summer-scented magic.
Manter Thanks Town for Parade
At Wednesday’s online West Tisbury select board meeting, board member Skipper Manter, a recently retired lieutenant with the town police force, thanked the town for his retirement celebration on July 31.
West Tisbury Select Board Opts Out of Noise Bylaw
Marc Rosenbaum’s appeal for a Sunday and holiday ban on industrial construction and landscaping noise met with empathy, but no action from the town select board last Wednesday.
Second Brother Located in Big Bridge Tragedy
A family finally has some closure with the recovery of a second missing son and brother.
Individuality Amidst Community the Theme at Built on Stilts
Synchronized swimmers, Bavarian gypsies, rowdy sleepover attendees, neon ballerinas, and a wide variety of other colorful characters took the stage this past Saturday at the 26th season of Built on Stilts .
Runners Revel in Perfect Conditions at Chilmark Road Race
Charlie Ortmans won the 45th Chilmark Road Race on Saturday with a time of 14:46. The first woman to break the tape was five-time winner Marian Johnson with a time of 17:49.
Airport Considers New PFAS Remediation Tech
A new filtration system to mitigate PFAS contamination in West Tisbury wells is on the table at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport .
South Mountain Presents Affordable Housing Offset Proposal
The four homes, built to meet conditions of a previous project approval, would come with a range of deed restrictions.
Opportunities and Challenges Aired as Tisbury Kicks Off Master Plan Workshops
Tisbury has so far operated without a master plan, a document intended to guide town boards by outlining a clear vision for development, but that’s about to change.
