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
October 14, 2022
Mars and Moon
A bright gibbous moon appears close to the red planet Mars tonight.
Every Child Deserves a Just Future
It had been two years since the United Nations conducted its business in person, a period when world affairs veered dangerously out of control.
Sound Judgment Beats Retaliation
I was raised in the 1950s under the nuclear umbrella.
Power Dynamics Could Delay Tisbury School Construction
Eversource’s redeployment of workers to Florida to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian could delay getting high-voltage electrical service installed into Tisbury School’s modular classrooms.
Have a Heart
I was absolutely shocked to see your article Hunting Season Begins; Deer Are Plentiful accompanied by a picture of an adorable deer.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $605,596 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.
A Race to Save the Black Racer Snake
The black racer snake can grow to over five feet long, but even at that length they mostly move about unseen — from the plains of Katama to the low lying woods along Moshup Trail in Aquinnah.
Fish Scales
From the Oct. 17, 1975 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Big Blues Roll in as Derby Heads to Final Weekend Blitz
False albacore, bonito and bluefish all had their turn in the spotlight this year at the 77th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
Suit Filed Against Denial of Copeland District Teardown
The owners of a house in the historic Copeland district of Oak Bluffs filed suit this week in Massachusetts Land Court asking the court to allow it to be torn down.
Please Adopt Us
We have adoptions to report.
Tisbury Talks Beach Road Weekend
Beach Road Weekend was a hit for thousands of music lovers and many down-Island businesses, but a mixed bag for some Tisbury neighbors, the town select board heard at its regular meeting Wednesday night.
Vineyard Preservation Trust Gathers Grange Hall Input
Vineyard Preservation Trust opened the doors of the historic Grange Hall to the public Wednesday evening for what it called a “listening session” to solicit thoughts about future programming.
SSA Port Council Recommends Rate Hikes
Facing a nearly $8 million revenue shortfall next year, the Steamship Authority is making final adjustments in a set of fare hikes that will go into effect Jan. 1.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 7
Maria Muller purchased 69 Windsor Drive in Edgartown from Kathleen Indigaro Trs., Michael Indigaro Trs. and Kathleen Indigaro MV 2011 Trust for $1,160,000 on Oct. 3.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 14
Where are the turkeys? Not many appearances since the big Tom was hit and killed by a truck on Franklin street.
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 14
I did the change-over of clothes this past weekend and I am almost positive that it will keep the weather warm.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 14
We find ourselves in the midst of October and with the leaves beginning to make their change.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Oct. 14
Chappy’s own Edwina Rissland has been busy with her camera at the Gannon & Benjamin shipyard.
Opposite Ends
This could be a column just about the interesting birds seen in Aquinnah this week.
Winged Wonders
The ants were not marching one by one (hurrah, hurrah). They were instead swarming by the thousands.
A Great Time
We’ve had several chilly nights recently. It’s great for sleeping with an extra blanket.
High School Looks to Add Town Representation to Building Committee
The Edgartown select board welcomed Sam Hart to its meeting Tuesday to talk about adding town representation to the regional high school building committee.
Indigenous Peoples Day Gathering Asks for Commitment
A strong sense of local history was omnipresent as local Wampanoag leaders at an Indigenous People’s Day event at Felix Neck spoke about the painful history of colonialism and genocide that the tribe has endured.
Ladyfest Celebrates the Music and Community
Women took to the streets on Saturday not in protest but in celebration for the fifth annual Ladyfest music festival.
Keeping Etiquette Alive for the Next Generation
Emily Post, longtime seasonal resident of Edgartown, was known on the Island as much for her gardens as her book Etiquette. Her great-great-granddaughter, Lizzie Post breathes new life into the iconic text.
Girls Soccer Team Sets the Pace This Fall
The girls soccer team has been building an identity since the two-a-day practices of summer. It’s an identity that new head coach Matt Malowski calls small soccer, putting the good of the team above all.
Creative Living Ceremony Brings the Band Back Together
The Island community celebrated Charlie Esposito, the recipient of the 39th annual Creative Living Award, at a ceremony at the Grange Hall which featured a reunion concert by his band TCD.
MVC Sued Over Denial of West Chop House Demolition
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission was hit with another lawsuit this week, this time from the owners of a historic West Chop house.
Monkeypox Vacccine Available on Monday, Oct. 17
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will make monkeybox vaccines available to community members on Monday, Oct. 17.
