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 28, 2022
Halloween Night
On Halloween night, while goblins and witches roam the countryside, the bright moon will light their way. The moon is first quarter the following day. But on Halloween the moon will be fairly high in the southern sky. The moon is in the zodiacal constellation Capricornus, not far from the bright planet Saturn to the…
Six Articles Await Oak Bluffs Voters at Special Town Meeting
Oak Bluffs will be the first town to weigh in on proposed changes to the high school’s regional agreement when a six-article town meeting convenes Nov. 1.
Alcohol and Wastewater Top Election Ballot Questions
Questions on alcohol in Tisbury and wastewater in Oak Bluffs top a bevy of statewide ballot issues facing Island voters.
Halloween Events Cater to All Ages
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, the coming weekend will feel like a three-day holiday.
Ferry Man
From the Oct. 31, 1969 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Welcome Elisa
Fabianne and Claudiomiro Oliveira, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Elisa Victoria Santos Oliveira, born on Oct. 20.
Island Cup Awaits as Vineyard Sports Teams Host Nantucket
The ultimate inter-Island rivalry is rekindled this week, as the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School prepares to host Nantucket in a slate of fall sports contests culminating Saturday in a battle for the coveted Island Cup.
Please Adopt Us
We’re happy to report that Cassie, the young tuxedo cat, has found her forever home and all is going perfectly.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $317,030 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Superior Court Sides With VCS in Aquinnah Land Trial
A Superior Court judge ruled this week that a small parcel of land in Aquinnah is rightfully owned by Vineyard Conservation Society, not by a group of 19 descendants of its original owner.
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 28
The leaves are starting to change and there have been some beautiful sunsets.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 28
The Chilmark Volunteer Firefighter’s Association invites Chilmark kids to stop by the center on Monday, Oct. 31 between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. for photos and goodie bags.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Oct. 28
Chappy’s own Karen Gazarian not only keeps very busy with property management and caretaking, but also works with Paddy Moore, the founder and a board member of Healthy Aging MV.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 21
Tyler Hurd, Brent Burns, Evan Hurd and Maureen Hurd purchased 298 Chappaquiddick Road in Edgartown from James Neary and Louise Neary for $935,000 on Oct. 18.
Eating Well
Black swallowtail caterpillars have good taste.
Golf Team Places Second in State Championship Tournament
The regional high school golf team placed second at the division three state finals Tuesday afternoon, giving retiring Coach Doug Debettencourt a celebratory send-off after 20 years at the helm.
Fall Planting
The planting at the Triangle in Edgartown is particularly nice this season.
Migrational Shift
As October switches to November, migration shifts to favor waterfowl.
Rural Scholars Present Homebound Services Assessment
The 2022 Rural Scholars will present findings and recommendations about services for homebound Islanders at the West Tisbury Public Library on Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.
The Future Is Now at MV United
Richard Bennett has spent nearly 20 years on the fields behind the West Tisbury school helping young soccer players grow into competitive athletes.
Evil Dr. Caligari Goes to Church in West Tisbury
The upcoming screening of silent movie classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari takes place Sunday night at the First Congregational Church in West Tisbury and features a live organ soundtrack.
Sunfish Star Earned Her Stripes on Menemsha Pond
Sydney Karnovsky is one of the top three women’s competitive Sunfish sailors in the United States, and is currently training for the qualifiers to represent the U.S. in the Pan-American Games.
House Hunting With the After Life
In their reprise of the site-specific Halloween show Rizing, Abby Bender and Jesse Jason explore the role of a house as commodity and as living memory even when the holders of those memories are not so living.
Harvest Festival Delivers a Seasonal Bounty of Delight
The air was sweet at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday morning, for many reasons: the freshly cut Jack-o’-lanterns, the spray of the cider press, the fumes of antique diesel, the autumn leaves.
Vaccination Bus Returns
The Covid vaccination bus returns to Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday, Nov. 6. Booster shots are available for eligible individuals ages five and older.
