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
December 2, 2022
Mars Occultation and Full Moon
On Wednesday night the brilliant full moon appears right next to the bright planet Mars. The two are so close you may have trouble seeing Mars. At 11:08 p.m. that evening Mars gets within one degree of the moon. Through a telescope, the sight is easier. The moon appears to skim along side of Mars…
Red Stocking Elves Embrace Busy Season
When someone calls for the Red Stocking Fund, and in December the phone rings often, co-chairs Susie Wallo and Sandy Joyce both rush to answer it.
World Market Offers a Global Perspective to Giving Back
While there are plenty of opportunities to shop local this holiday season, the World Market Holiday Shop offers fair trade artisan goods from as far away as Haiti, Uganda and Nepal.
A Christmas Village to Melt the Heart of Any Scrooge
A miniature townscape depicting a full collection of Dickensian Christmas village figurines is on display at The Carnegie Heritage Center.
From Chilmark to Down Under
Jane Slater’s new book The Mosher Family Tree is a story 150 years in the making.
Camp Jabberwocky Director Steps Down
Camp Jabberwocky executive director Liza Gallagher is leaving her job at the end of December.
EMT Open House Looks to Increase Overnight Ranks
For those interested in becoming a volunteer EMT, the Dukes County fire chiefs are hosting an open house at the regional high school dining hall on Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Vineyard Bookshelf: I Wouldn’t Do That if I Were Me
I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were Me is a collection of short misadventures experienced by Jason Gay and his wife Bessie and their two sons, Jesse and his younger brother Jojo.
GoGoGrandparent
The Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank Foundation’s gift of $10,000 for the GoGoGrandparent Program makes it possible to offer rides to aging adults.
In the Spirit
From the Dec. 5, 1980 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Louise Aldrich Bugbee.
‘Tis the Season in Vineyard Haven
This weekend, Vineyard Haven begins its ‘Tis the Season events, which will be held through the end of the month.
Community Chorus Rings in the Season
This weekend, Island Community Chorus returns mask-free with the debut of its new director Bill Peek.
Make a Wreath at Polly Hill Arboretum
Polly Hill Arboretum invites the community to its grounds on Dec. 3 for its second annual Holiday Wreath Celebration.
Outreach Is Key for Connect to End Violence
Connect to End Violence wants to get a key message out to the Island: “We are here.”
Hello Marina
Andora Aquino Rodgrigues and Romeiuro Rodrigues, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Marina Aquina Rodrigues, born on Nov. 23.
Dylan Arrives
Noah and Miranda Jacob, of Boston, announce the birth of a son, Dylan Frederick Jacob, born on Nov. 17.
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard Enters Its Medicare Era
Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard has received Medicare certification, and is also expanding its bereavement counseling services to include children who have lost loved ones
Please Adopt Us
There are no adoptions to report this week but tuxedo kitty Teaser has an adoption pending.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $73,500 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 25
Nia Grace and Monica Grace purchased 47 Tiffany Drive in Oak Bluffs from Brian A. Henderson and Clara S. Henderson for $2,000,000 on Nov. 23.
Adjust Expectations
Lucky me! I have a large window in my bedroom through which I can observe the night sky.
Fuzzy Forecasters
Not all woolly bears are created equal.
Insects and Birds
The numbers of birds in the U.S. has declined by fifty percent since 1966!
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Dec. 2
We are blessed to have so many artists living here.
Edgartown Town Column: Dec. 2
We have been enjoying some pretty nice weather.
Chilmark Town Column: Dec. 2
I’m not sure if I came up with this saying on my own or, perhaps, I read it somewhere, but like raking the leaves in fall, gathering all the leaves from our family tree is a wonderful experience.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Dec. 2
The first of three CPR classes to be held at the Chappy Community Center is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Steamship Authority to Buy Third Lode Star Class Vessel
Buoyed by more than $28 million in newly-available federal funding, the Steamship Authority is preparing to buy a third vessel from Louisiana-based Hornbeck Offshore Services.
County Looks to Renovate Healthcare Access Building
The Dukes County Commission voted last week to request $600,000 from the Island towns for a renovation to the Vineyard Health Care Access Program building on New York avenue in Oak Bluffs.
Appeal Filed in Decision by State Ethics Commission
Aquinnah select board member Gary Haley, who was cited and fined by the state ethics commission for violating the state conflict of interest law, has appealed the ruling in Suffolk County Superior Court.
Covid Vaccination Clinic Returns
Covid vaccines will be available at an on-Island clinic on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Bringing the Community Together Through Music
The Chilmark Community Center was packed Saturday night, with every seat filled for the long-awaited return of the Chilmark Potluck Jam.
Shotgun Season Begins
Hunters Island-wide took to the woods Monday morning for the start of the annual two-week shotgun season.
