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
November 25, 2022
Crescent Moon and Saturn
The ringed-planet Saturn appears low in the southwestern sky after sunset. The planet once commanded much of the attention during summer, appearing in the southern sky. With the advancement of the seasons Saturn's time in our sky is significantly shortened. Now the planet hangs in our evening sky for an hour or so. Saturn is…
For Paddy Moore, Spirit of the Vineyard Means Giving Back
Patricia Moore is easy to talk with. The hard part is finding room in her packed schedule. Universally known as Paddy, the longtime Island senior care advocate will receive the Spirit of the Vineyard award this December.
Food Insecurity Is on the Rise, as Are Efforts to Help
Getting Thanksgiving dinner on the table has been more expensive for everyone this year, and particularly so for Vineyard food charities, which are feeling the pincer grip of inflation and supply chain shortages.
Cable Licensing Agreement Up for Renewal
Negotiations are set to begin next month between Martha’s Vineyard towns and Comcast, the Island’s only cable service provider.
Welcome Quinn
Charlotte Bolduc and Joshua Emin, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Quinn Brady Emin, born on Nov. 3 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Maryanne Arrives
Simone Amorim Nunes and Marcos Rogério Alves, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Maryanne Nunes Alves, born on Oct. 25.
Chilmark Potluck Jam Returns
Another long-awaited Island tradition will re-emerge this Saturday, as the Chilmark Potluck Jam returns to the Chilmark Community Center.
Louisa Gould Gallery Hosts Stan Murphy
In what would have been his 100th birthday, Stan Murphy is having a renaissance on the Island.
Flying the Coop, One After the Other
Legend has it my daughter’s first word was shoe. Pickle is 14 years old now, a freshman in high school, and the days of first words are a bit foggy and sometimes I can’t separate fact from fiction.
Ride for Free
Starting Nov. 25, the Vineyard Transit Authority, through a statewide initiative, will be offering fare free service for the rest of the year.
Word Wise
From the Nov. 22, 1929 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Keeping the Lights on in Aquinnah
With many of its iconic shops closed and summer crowds long gone, the Gay Head Cliffs have become an unlikely setting for vibrancy in the off-season.
P.A. Club Looks to Tradition To Keep the Community Rocking
Before the Portuguese American Club was formed, before its cozy bar in suburban Oak Bluffs was built, there was just the Holy Ghost Society and a parade.
Please Adopt Us
This week’s adoption news is that Bengal kitty Winnie has moved on to her forever home.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $408,804 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.
Laurel Redington Wins Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award
Laurel Redington of MVYRADIO has won first place in the category of feature news story from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 18
Chinese-Serbian LLC purchased 6 Farm Path in Oak Bluffs from Laurence E. Toler and Jeanne E. Toler for $1,295,000 on Nov. 16.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 25
Get out your checkbooks and credit cards, get in your favorite chair with your favorite beverage and join me in my annual holiday wish list.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 25
On the fourth Thursday in November, families gather around tables not only to enjoy a bountiful meal but to reflect on the end of the year that draws near.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Nov. 25
The Edgartown select board has scheduled a hearing on Dec. 12 to address a request from the Chappy Ferry for a fare increase.
Best Intentions
Finally, the weather has turned more seasonal for the end of November.
The Golden Turkey
At this time of year, I always think of Jefferson Munroe.
Waterfowl Drop In
It is that time of the year: Thanksgiving. Do not forget to remember everything you are thankful for.
Oak Bluffs Kicks Off Holiday Season This Weekend
The tree in Healey Square will be lit at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26 with the holiday lights going on in Ocean Park simultaneously. Santa will make an appearance at the tree lighting, arriving by fire truck.
Federated Church Names New Pastor
The next settled pastor of the Federated Church in Edgartown is the Rev. Mark T. Winters, according to an announcement from the church.
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais Reelected for Third Consecutive Term
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais defeated challenger NaDaizja Bolling 151-127 to earn her fifth term as tribal chairwoman.
Police Make Arrest in Rockland Trust Heist
One person has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of the Rockland Trust bank in Vineyard Haven that took place Thursday morning and resulted in an intensive search and investigation.
Island Grown Schools Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Teachers, farmers and students all gathered at the Grange Hall on Friday to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Island Grown Schools.
MVC Approves Navigator Homes Project
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved a proposal to develop hospital workforce housing and a skilled nursing facility on a 28-acre forested plot in Edgartown.
Chilmark Ponders Beach Replenishment Offer
A Chilmark policy of allowing natural erosion to take its course at Squibnocket beach was reconsidered by the select board on Nov 16.
West Tisbury to Bring Back Town Holiday Party
West Tisbury town holiday party will take place Dec. 8 at the Agricultural Hall from 5 to 7 p.m.
Flu Shots Available Through Local Clinics
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Island Health Care and Martha’s Vineyard boards of health have announced three flu vaccination clinics taking place on-Island Nov. 28-30.
