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
March 10, 2023
Late Winter Constellations
The night sky has shifted gradually. The winter constellations are departing, hanging low in the western sky. The favorite constellation Orion, the hunter, is now hanging high in the southwestern sky. Remember when it was due South. Even the zodiacal constellation Taurus has eased more westward. The constellation has shifted from overhead now to high…
Boys Hockey Falls To Tough Norwell Team
Playoff fever came to an end for the Vineyard boys hockey team Thursday evening as the top-seeded Norwell Clippers took down the Vineyarders 5-0 at The Bog in Kingston.
Amistad to Lead Vineyard’s Juneteenth Celebration
The schooner Amistad, a replica of the historic ship that became famous after a group of enslaved Africans led a successful revolt and won their freedom in the U.S. Supreme Court, will drop anchor at Martha’s Vineyard for Juneteenth weekend.
Residents Sound Off on Proposed Tashmoo Anchor Ban
The temporary ban was proposed last month by town administrator Jay Grande, who on Wednesday repeated his concerns about the impact of visiting boats on the environmental health of the estuary and the quality of life for lakeside residents.
Heath Hen Day Keeps Memory Alive
The tale of the heath hen is a Vineyard story.
Getting Involved
With annual town meeting season barely a month out, political season is quietly under way on Martha’s Vineyard.
Elder Care
For the third of the Island’s population that is over 65, the lack of options for skilled nursing care on Martha’s Vineyard presents a looming worry.
Ferocity of Nature Leaves Lasting Memories
It was some years ago now, in 2012 after the outbreak of war in Syria, that a friend and I were in Gaziantep and Sanliurfa, Turkey.
Dynamic Duo Keeps It Old School
At the head of Vineyard Haven harbor, Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway is still building wooden boats.
Gazette Chronicle: Fire Fighter
No list of the important occupations of any community would be complete without a fire chief.
Ola to Olivia
Diolene Mendes Pereira and Janio Rodrigues, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Mendes Rodrigues, born on March 7.
Tango Group To Bring Argentine Tunes to the Island
Joan Singer, founder and director of chamber music group QuinTango, wants Islanders to fall in love with tango.
Boys Basketball Loses to Old Rochester in Round of 16
The Vineyard boys basketball team ended its postseason run losing to the Old Rochester Bulldogs 59-50 Wednesday evening in Mattapoisett.
Land Bank Takes Bids on Main Street Headquarters
As the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank prepares to move to its new headquarters on Meetinghouse Way, the land bank’s commission recently announced a request for proposals to purchase its current building on 167 Main street.
North Bluff Revamp Expected Later This Year
The Oak Bluffs select board voted Tuesday to issue a request for proposals for the project, which will put a roundabout at the chaotic intersection on the waterfront.
Island Schools Awarded Educational Mini-Grants
Cape Cod 5 has announced that $7,000 was awarded to teachers at seven Island schools as part of its 23rd Annual Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants Awards.
Welcome Maria
Marli Alberta DeSouza and Junio Souza Castro, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Maria Amelia Alberta Castro, born on March 4.
Edgartown Town Column: March 10
The winds from the weekend have gone and I am thinking I might open the windows for a bit today.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 10
Spring ahead this weekend!
Chilmark Town Column: March 10
There was a steady flow of traffic headed up-Island on Sunday afternoon as families began to roll back into town from faraway places.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: March 10
There are a mere 77 days until folks return for Memorial Day weekend.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $294,890 for the business week ending on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 3
LDBT Group LLC purchased 7 The Aerie in Chilmark for $1,875,000 on March 1.
Too-Too-Too
Have you heard what sounds like somebody sharpening a saw by hand?
Frost Feathers
Last week, I found reasons to love my windshield’s flawed facade.
Feeling Guilty
One of my favorite New Yorker cartoons is of a couple standing in front of their apartment building.
Aquinnah Weighs Project Costs Ahead of Town Meeting
The Aquinnah select board Tuesday was unsure if it could fund initiatives at the Howes House and Moshup Trail.
West Tisbury School Presents Matilda Jr.
Performances of Matilda The Musical Jr. take place at the West Tisbury School Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 12.
Vineyard Carbon Study Could Aid Local Climate Fight
A new effort to understand how land management across the Vineyard can help fight climate change is hoped to serve as a model for other communities looking for ways to battle global warming.
Contractors Volunteer To Repair Field at High School
A trio of local contractors has volunteered to repair a steep drop-off, running more than 300 feet along the home sideline of the main athletic field.
Costs Could Double for SSA Freight Boat Conversions
The lowest bid to do the work is about $20 million for each boat, general manager Robert Davis said Tuesday.
YMCA Unveils Expansion Plans
At Monday night’s high school committee meeting, YMCA executive director Jill Robie-Axtell unveiled plans and illustrations for the three-level addition, complete with a new gymnasium, indoor track and exercise studios.
Vineyarders Excel at Science/Engineering Fair
Ten Island students won awards for their accomplishments at Falmouth Academy’s annual science and engineering fair.
Oak Bluffs Candidates Forum
On March 30, the League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard will be hosting a candidates forum for people running for offices in Oak Bluffs.
Wampanoag Community Works to Honor Ancestral Remains
For nearly two decades, the tribe of Aquinnah as a part of the Wampanoag Confederation has worked to repatriate human remains and funerary objects sitting in museum inventories.
Music Street Chamber Music Ensemble Delights Island Audiences
More than 50 listeners filled nearly every seat in the West Tisbury Library community room for Saturday’s concert by the chamber ensemble Music Street.
Boys Hockey, Basketball Win In Playoff Games
Heart, grit and determination were on full display from the Vineyard boys hockey and basketball teams Sunday with both posting dominant home wins. Each will advance in tournament play and have off-island playoff games later this week.
History Buff, Maritime Bookseller Ginny Jones Closes Up Shop
When it comes to Vineyard history, up-Island mariner and antiquarian bookseller Virginia Jones pulls no punches. Since 2014, she has spent her days holding court at her Menemsha bookstore.
Spirit of the Vineyard Nominations Open
Spirit of The Vineyard Award nominations are open now through April 14.
QuinTango Musical Residency on Island
The sextet’s Island residency will culminate with a free tango music concert and community dance on Friday, March 17.
