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 21, 2022
Milky Way and Meteors Tonight
With clear skies viewers tonight have a terrific view of the stars of autumn and maybe a shooting star.
Sing a Song
Gazette Chronicle, Oct. 20, 1950: The birds are now making autumnal sounds in the early mornings, but of course they are not the same birds that sang in spring and summer.
Freemason Open House
Paul Revere was the proxy for Martha’s Vineyard Freemasons at the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in Boston.
Garden Column Etiquette
As a lifelong Democrat I am concerned about the partisan sentiments expressed in A Great Time in your Oct. 14 edition.
Bike Path Concerns
I am concerned that the bike path that runs along Veterans Park is closed for 14 days during the Beach Road Music Festival.
Marine Mammal Protection Act Turns Fifty Years Old
Enacted on Oct. 21, 1972, the Marine Mammal Protection Act responded to growing concerns that marine mammal species were on the verge of extinction as a result of human activity
Post Pandemic Reveals New Landscape for Recovery Coaches
The pandemic infiltrated and upended all aspects of life but for those in recovery, the isolation and excessive down time was especially difficult.
Harvest Festival Arrives at Ag Hall
Break out your pumpkins, squash and wild squirrel meat.
Dance to What Frightens You
The Rizing first rose last Halloween season and now, a year later, it returns to haunt the floorboards of a home in Oak Bluffs that will remain nameless.
Hello Smith
Evan Kavanagh-Coogan and Patrick Coogan, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Smith Patrick Kavanagh Coogan, born on Oct. 17.
Soccer Teams Stand Out; Cross Country Runner Sets School Record
Under the cover of night, dashing through dimly-lit barns and fields, junior Alexa Schroeder set a new Vineyard school record at the Bob Glennon Twilight Invitational at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds.
Fall Art Show Brings Unexpected Insights to Featherstone
Island curator Tanya Augoustinos has put together another vibrant group show at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs, with more than two dozen artists sharing their takes on her exhibition theme: The Fall.
Now Playing: the Return of the Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre on the corner of Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs is about to experience another rebirth after having been closed since the start of the pandemic.
Coastal Conference Tackles Range of Issues
The Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference takes place Monday, Oct. 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 21
I entertained 13 turkeys for brunch on Sunday.
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 21
The game is on. How fast can you rake the leaves until the next wind and more leaves fall?
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 21
Considering last week was fire prevention week, it seems appropriate for a summarized shout out from fire chief Jeremy Bradshaw.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Oct. 21
On Facebook, Julie Tummino posted a photo of a group of Chappaquiddickers standing in front of a sign with the first two houses clearly visible right down to ground level.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $487,770 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 14
Lester D. Paul and Debbie C. Paul purchased 20 Pinkletink Road in Chilmark from Ralph G. Seferian for $5,000,000 on Oct. 12.
Arrivals Continue
Species are continuing to arrive.
Still Busy
This past week we’ve enjoyed a couple of serious rains.
False Foxglove
True or false?
Good Shepherd Parish Terminates Food Distribution Manager
The Catholic Diocese of Fall River has terminated Joe Capobianco at the Island’s Good Shepherd Parish, eliminating a position that included operating its growing food distribution program.
Excursion Fares Escape Steamship Rate Hikes
Islander-only excursion auto fares will remain unchanged in 2023, after the boat line board of governors made a last-minute adjustment Tuesday that adds an off-season increase for standard vehicles instead.
Golf Team Wins Sectionals; Onward to States
The Martha’s Vineyard high school golf team is headed to the division three state finals after taking home the winners trophy in the south sectionals Monday at the Foxborough Country Club.
Edgartown Looks to Support Energy Savings Coalition
The Edgartown select board was briefed Monday on potential energy savings by participating in the Community First Partnership sponsored by Mass Save.
Red Stocking Fund Applications Are Available
Applications to the Red Stocking Fund are available online now through Nov. 11.
Busy Final Weigh-in Does the Derby Justice
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, fishermen were lined up half-way down the Edgartown dock for the final weigh-in of the 77th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
