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
January 6, 2023
Coyote Is Spotted in Aquinnah
A live coyote was spotted wandering the woods of Aquinnah this week, caught on a trail camera off Attaquin Way.
Full Moon in Gemini
Tonight's full moon, the Ice Moon, appears in the zodiacal constellation Gemini. Take a look and you'll see the moon in close proximity to the two brightest stars in the constellation Pollux and Castor. Pollux is the brighter of the two and the brightest star in the constellation. The moon forms a nice triangle with…
Solar Energy Looks to a Bright Future, But Growth Faces Industry Obstacles
The Vineyard Sustainable Energy Committee has reported 1,127 solar arrays currently installed on-Island, up 18 per cent from the beginning of 2020, but expensive grid upgrades stand to cast a shadow over the industry’s progress.
Real Estate Market Slows as Inventory Continues to Shrink
In the first 11 months of 2022, the number of residential, commercial and land sales on the Island declined by one-third from the previous year, from 610 transactions to 405.
Cronig’s Officially Changes Ownership
After 35 years of ownership by Steve Bernier, the Cronig’s Markets properties in Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury have changed hands.
Island Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals
The Island Community Chorus begins a new semester of rehearsals at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 at Trinity Church on the Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs.
Handel, Haydn and Bach
The Handel and Haydn Society is coming to the Vineyard for a concert on Jan. 15 to benefit Navigator Homes.
Chilmark Potluck Jam Looks to Help Injured Islander
At the free Chilmark Potluck Jam this weekend, music fans will have a chance to bid on a one of a kind piece of local music memorabilia and to support a good cause at the same time.
Quiet Island Keeps Humming Along
It is January and some say that’s when the doors shut and the winter tumbleweeds roll in.
Basking in the Shade of an Artful Exploration
Behind Aquinnah Circle’s rolling green hills, beside the small, gray-shingled Cliff Shops, six new trees have sprouted.
Welcome Jacqueline
Megan Dreyer Greenglass and Robert Milton Greenglass, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Jacqueline Barbara Greenglass, born on Dec. 29, 2022.
Recent Flooding Is Precursor to Much Worse
The widespread flooding on Dec. 23 is a good indicator of what’s to come more frequently or perhaps permanently, depending on anticipated events in Antarctica.
Striking Out Big Time at the World Series of Food
Back in the tumultuous 1960s my wife Penny and I worked for Time-Life Books in New York city.
Postal Pride
To all our customers at the West Tisbury Post Office it has been my extreme pleasure to work with you all for the past five years or so.
Takes a Village
Island Elderly Housing is looking back on the holiday season with a feeling of great appreciation.
Providing Access
Friends of Family Planning learned Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, 2022 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s ongoing support for abortion care in Massachusetts.
Quiet Time
From the Dec. 29, 1942 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Natalie Arrives
Courtney and Chris Sterry, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Rose Sterry, born on Dec. 30, 2022. at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Dean
Heather and Randy Dull, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Dean Emery Dull, born on Dec. 10, 2022.
Edgartown and Trustees Spar Over Beach Nourishment Plan
A project to fortify and restore the sand dunes at Norton Point Beach is now at risk as the Trustees of Reservations pull out of managing the two-mile shorefront and Edgartown prepares to take over.
Bourne and Sagamore Bridges Denied Federal Grants
Funds to replace the aging Bourne and Sagamore bridges did not make the cut Wednesday as part of a first round of funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Land Bank Purchases Property on Ice House Pond
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank is expanding and connecting its Lambert’s Cove-area properties, paying $2,020,000 this week for with 4.5 acres and a house on Ophelia Way in West Tisbury.
Chilmark Stalwart Will Not Seek Reelection to Select Board
After serving 24 years on the Chilmark select board, Warren Doty announced he will not be seeking reelection for his ninth consecutive term this year.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $293,410 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 30
Tanglevine Property LLC purchased 8 Tanglevine Road in Chilmark from Judith Lorusso Indiv. and Trs. and Tanglevine Property GST Exempt Irrevocable Trust for $2,800,000 on Dec. 30.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Jan. 6
Every year I look forward to the annual holiday letter from Carol and Jim Osborn, reviewing the past year of their family members.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 6
May the new year bring you 365 wonderful opportunities.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Jan. 6
Chappy will probably be an island throughout the coming summer.
Into the Garden
What a difference a week makes in weather world.
Walking Rocks
Nancy Weaver observed and photographed a significant stone sensation last week.
Whether the Weather
We have had a string of less than ideal weather during recent Christmas Bird Counts.
SSA Discusses Christmas Eve Cancellations
Weather conditions on Christmas Eve were already bad and getting worse when the Steamship Authority made the call to cancel its remaining ferries that evening, general manager Robert Davis told the SSA port council on Tuesday.
Laura Silber Shifts to MVC as Island Housing Planner
Laura Silber is stepping down from the Coalition to Create the MV Housing Bank to work for the MVC.
Candidate Forum Set for Tisbury Select Board Seat
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard s sponsoring a candidate forum prior to the Tisbury special election on Jan. 9.
Christmas Bird Count Is a New Year’s Day Treasure
It would be a long New Year’s Day, starting before dawn and ending in darkness. The birds rarely stayed put, and neither did the birders.
Pilot Program Looks to Help Mitigate PFAS Spread
Known as PlumeStop, the project, which was completed this fall, seeks to stop the chemicals in their tracks, caging them underground before they reach the aquifer or other wells.
After Two Decades, Gazette Pressmen Put Away Their Barrels of Ink
On Thursday, Dec. 22, the dynamic duo of Jeremy Smith and Karl Klein delivered their last press run, retiring from the job Mr. Smith first started when he was 26 years old.
