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
September 9, 2022
Jupiter, Moon and Saturn
Tonight, the bright gibbous moon appears between the two brightest evening planets Jupiter and Saturn.
West Tisbury Launches New Zone Change Advisory Committee
To define how West Tisbury responds to increased calls for commercial use, the select board appointed a zoning change advisory committee with a mandate to advise the planning board on zoning regulation changes regarding food trucks and commercial sales in the town’s rural and village districts.
As Mental Health Issues Grow, So Does Scarcity of Counselors
As the pandemic, housing insecurity and the high cost of living have intensified the need for mental health care on Martha’s Vineyard, a growing shortage of trained professionals to help people in crisis has exacerbated the issue.
Rods Ready, Lures Lined Up, Secret Spots Await; Derby Days Return
The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish derby returns for its 77th year, hooking anglers from near and far in the hunt for the largest bluefish, bonito and false albacore.
Older Adult Transportation Summit Takes Place Sept. 20
A summit about transportation services for the Island’s older adults will take place on Sept. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Attorneys Make Closing Arguments in Haley Ethics Case
Capping a months-long hearing process on Sept. 8, the State Ethics Commission heard closing arguments in the matter of Aquinnah selectman Gary Haley, who is under scrutiny for allegedly violating state conflict of interest laws when he performed work for the town four years ago.
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics Come to the Island
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has announced that it will host on-Island clinics to administer the JYNNEOS vaccine against monkeypox.
Aquinnah Powwow
The annual Aquinnah powwow takes place this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11 at the Aquinnah Circle.
County Commission Has Six Candidates Following Primary Write-Ins
The race for county commission is now a little less up for grabs following the Sept. 6 state primary that saw six candidates — three incumbents who were on the ballot as well as three write-ins — winning Democratic nominations to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Finding Humanity in Artificial Intelligence
A computer programmer by day and a playwright by night, Islander Jonah Lipsky has always been drawn to stories that feature science as a central theme.
Wind Festival
September often brings with it windy days of late summer — at least that is what the organizers of the annual Martha’s Vineyard Wind Festival are hoping for this Saturday, Sept. 10.
Seeing the Island Through an Artist’s Eyes
It has taken me more than 10 years since William Blakesley died to realize he was the quintessential Vineyard artist.
Hail to the Chef; Helpful Encounter Soothes Body and Soul
Through the years in many musings, I wrote about Martha’s Vineyard, describing what makes it feel unique and magical to me.
Vacationing While Black
Driving while Black/Shopping while Black/Realities of being Black.
Derby Days
From the Sept. 13, 1963 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Farm and Field: Seasonal Shift
Summer is over; there are many ways to tell. Late season greens such as kale and spinach will remain abundant, melons are finally coming into their own, and garlic will soon be planted for next year.
Hello Rhaui
Keite and Allan Vieira, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Rhaui Lucca Saboia Vieira, born on Sept. 4.
Welcome Montgomery
Christa Wilbum and Alexander Mueller, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Montgomery H. Mueller, born on Sept. 2.
Eleanor Arrives
Jaime and Michael Gottlieb, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Eleanor Frances Gottlieb, born on Sept. 1.
Elisabeth Bellissimo Weds Joshua Bates
Elisabeth Bellissimo and Joshua Bates were married on Sept. 10 at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown.
Please Adopt Us
This week’s adoption news is that Grayson, the gray cat, has moved on to his new home.
Tisbury Fincom Backs $26 Million Ask for School Project
The Tisbury finance and advisory committee has voted 7-1 to recommend borrowing nearly $26 million in additional funds for the Tisbury school renovation and addition project. Voters will decide whether to approve the borrowing at a Sept. 20 special town meeting.
Edgartown Select Board Approves Chappy Ferry Resilience Project Contract
The project will include raising the ferry’s ramp six inches and conducting engineering assessments of the Chappy Point parking lot, the Chappy Ferry landings and the abutting portions of Dock and Daggett streets.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Sept. 9
As I watched Serena Williams play her last hurrah on the Arthur Ashe Courts this past week, I couldn’t help but think of our own U.S. Open here on the Vineyard.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 9
Our Legion Hall on Martin Road has served the last of our summer lobster roll nights.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 9
I’ve been waiting for months to use the word petrichor as the Texaco’s word of the day.
Edgartown Town Column: Sept. 9
We had a nice misty rain and it rained all day Tuesday, but we only got less than a half inch.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Sept. 9
Join the potluck dinner at the Chappy Community Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $271,276 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Sept. 2
Steven Chilinski and Lisa Oppenheimer purchased 42 Field Club Drive in Edgartown from Colonial Reproductions Inc. for $2,200,000 on August 30.
Chilmark Sends Dock Funding to Voters
The next step for the ongoing Menemsha commercial dock replacement will be a special town meeting on Monday, Sept. 26, aiming to appropriate $44,000 in town funding.
Shorebirds All Around
Shorebirds come in many sizes and shapes.
Staying Ahead
I was all set to whine about the paltry amount of rain we got on Tuesday.
Luna’s Cycles
It might have been their last kiss — if the lovers had mouths.
Sheriff Ogden Defeats Challenger in State Primary
Sheriff Robert Ogden has won the Democratic nomination for a second six-year term, defeating former Oak Bluffs police chief Erik Blake in unofficial primary results.
Vineyard House Names New Executive Director
Jennifer Vogel, of Edgartown, has been appointed the new executive director of Vineyard House, the Island’s sober living community, the organization announced this week.
National Fossil Day Will Be Celebrated in Oak Bluffs
Fossil Day 2022 will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs from 2 to 6 p.m.
Island Osprey Populations Are Soaring Due to Local Support
Since 1971, Gus Ben David has built poles for ospreys to nest and placed them throughout the Island. In just over 50 years he’s seen 160 poles placed — varying in size and location, but always high above their surroundings.
Assistant School Superintendent Could Be Retiree
The next assistant superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard public schools could be a retired educator or other Island resident, according to the man who held the job for seven years before becoming the school system’s top administrator in July.
Slow But Steady Turnout at Primary Polls
On a rainy primary election day, voters were turning out in a steady trickle across the Island to select candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, district attorney and, most energetically, sheriff.
Tisbury Restaurants Move Closer to Alcohol Without Meals
Tisbury voters are getting something extra in their ballots for the midterm election in November: a yes/no question on whether restaurants with liquor licenses may legally serve alcohol without requiring the purchase of a meal.
Vineyard Says Goodbye to Summer, Hello to First Day of School
Vineyard students went back to school today and the rhythms of a new year could be seen all over the Island.
Bridge Column: Sept. 09
Here are some more bidding questions: Q. 1—Sitting South, with East dealing and no one vulnerable, you hold: ♠️ 6 ♥️ 10 7 ♦️ A Q J 10 6 ♣️ A K Q 3 2 East opens 4♠️. What do you bid? A.—4NT. This is not an ace-asking bid but one that shows a two-suited…
Primary Polls Are Open
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for primary elections for state offices from governor to sheriff. All voters will see contests for governor and lieutenant governor while Democrats will also determine candidates for attorney general, secretary of the state, auditor, and sheriff. Republicans will also find contests for representative in Congress, state…
Union Chapel Closes Out Summer Season With Sermon by Trustees President
For the final Sunday of Union’s Chapel’s summer season, Rev. Dr. Aliya Browne took the pulpit to talk about temptation, whether it be an extra apple fritter from Back Door Donuts, or the lure of money.
Federated Church Readies Historic Mayhew Parsonage for Sale
After 65 years as a home for ministers from the Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard, the Mayhew Parsonage on Edgartown Harbor is expected to pass into new hands within the next few months.
Wind Farms’ Helicopter Hangar, Undersea Cable Approved by MVC
Two offshore wind farms planned for waters south of Vineyard cleared key hurdles last week when the Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted to approve a helicopter hangar for Vineyard Wind 1, and separately, an undersea cable connector for New England Wind 1. Both projects are being developed by conglomerates that have secured federal lease blocks some…
Herreshoff Cup Race Welcomed Vineyard Haven Into the Mix
The traditional end of summer Herreshoff Cup Race included a twist this year, with the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club competing in the race for the first time and playing host.
MVC Continues Hearings on Marina and Nursing Home Projects
The MVC continued hearings on the Navigator Homes workforce housing complex, and a plan by Safe Harbor Marinas to build two new boat racks.
West Tisbury Grapples With Grange Permitting Dispute, Administrative Confusion
A West Tisbury woman’s quest to auction off her late husband’s fishing gear became tangled in an ongoing dispute between the town and the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
Aquinnah Baby Delivered Ahead of Ambulance with Dispatch Assistance
Aquinnah’s newest resident was delivered at 11:48 p.m. on Sept. 1 as his parents Kyle Colter and Sophia Welch were on the phone with emergency dispatch.
Drydock Uncovers Costly Surprise for SSA
The cost of overhauling the Steamship Authority freight ferry M/V Katama, originally estimated at $1.1 million, has ballooned by more than 40 per cent after drydock workers found deteriorating structural steel deep inside the vessel.
