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 31, 2023
Venus and Star Cluster Pleiades
There is a treat for those with a good unencumbered view of the western sky after sunset. The brightest planet in our sky, Venus is hanging fairly high in the west. The planet is well poised for seeing by those who even have a limited view. Venus resides now in the zodiacal constellation Taurus, a…
Holiday Religious Services
What follows is a list of the Island’s religious services through Easter Sunday.
Rise Dance Show
The Rise Dance Company presents their showcase this Sunday, April 2, at 3 p.m.
Figure Skating Club Hosts Showcase
The Martha’s Vineyard Figure Skating Club’s season celebrates a grand finale this weekend.
OSV Access
I attended the Edgartown Conservation Committee (ECC) Zoom meeting, which included The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR) request for OSV access on Chappy.
Tashmoo Anchoring Moratorium
We write to publicly acknowledge the difficult choice to impose a moratorium on anchoring in Lake Tashmoo.
The Vineyard Way
I am a high school student and I have been coming to the Island since I was three weeks old.
Kinship Heals Purchases Land for Domestic Violence Shelter
Kinship Heals, a Native-run nonprofit domestic violence program, closed on a property in Aquinnah that will eventually become a food pantry, domestic violence shelter, and ceremonial site for members of the Wampanoag tribe of Gay Head.
The Wonder of a Vineyard Summer
Long before Cedar Tree Neck became the magnificent conservation area that it is today, it was a tucked-away refuge for summer visitors.
Trials and Tribulations
Lyme has been devastating here on Martha’s Vineyard as it has throughout New England.
Looking for Clarity on Stillpoint Process
Thomas Bena’s Stillpoint project has been on my mind a lot.
S.S. Naushon
The fate that her many thousands of friends and well wishers would have spared her if they could, has come to the S.S. Naushon.
For Ken Romero, Home is the Heart of Show Business
After touring the world as a singer, dancer and producer for stage musicals and cruise ship shows, Ken Romero has come full circle, putting his skills and experience to work at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Sharks Go Big for Summer 2023 Roster
With a roster stacked full of new players hailing from coast to coast, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are ready to defend their title this summer as the champions of the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
School Committee Tables $120,000 Request for West Tisbury Study
A space needs assessment at the West Tisbury School is on hold after the Up-Island Regional School Committee voted unanimously Monday to drop a request to fund the study.
Cost of Ferry Conversions Rattles Steamship Officials
The Steamship Authority board of governors will hold a special meeting next week to vote on a contract to convert three newly purchased vessels into freight ferries.
Island Organizations Awarded State Cultural Grants
Eight Island cultural organizations are among the awardees designated by the Mass Cultural Council to receive FY23 Festivals and Projects grant funding.
Couple Sues Edgartown Over Bluff Dispute
A recent lawsuit filed by Chappaquiddick seasonal residents John Bretl and Jennifer Kumpitch Bretl seeks to call the Edgartown zoning board’s bluff.
Please Adopt Us
We have no adoptions to report this week, but we’re looking for a Persian cat lover for Snort, our pet of the week.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $431,519.15 for the business week ending on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 24
Benevieve LLC purchased 22 Herring Creek Road in Edgartown from Otter Cove LLC for $3,400,000 on March 23.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 31
I had the most delightful visit last weekend from my cousin Regina Graziani and my friend Mark Steponaitis. I
Oak Bluffs Town Column: March 31
In 1963, three women from West Tisbury were moved to establish the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP.
Edgartown Town Column: March 31
This is the time of year that the cedar chest in my room starts to pile up.
Chilmark Town Column: March 31
Each week, as soon as I send a draft of my column in, I start thinking about what I’m going to write for the following week.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: March 31
The date of the next meeting of the Chappy Ferry steering committee has been changed to Thursday, April 6.
Headed Where?
The brant are still hanging out at Ocean Park and other nearby locales.
Planetary Parade
It’s a line in the loosest sense of the word, though linear enough to cause a solar system stir.
Remarkable Growth
It seems spring has actually sprung.
Taking Shape in West Tisbury
There are just a few days left to experience Fan Ogilvie’s Taking Shape in S PA C E art exhibit with images by fellow artist Paige Taylor at the West Tisbury Library community room.
Back Door Donuts Promises to Cut Down on Summer Lines
The Lyons Group took over Back Door Donuts in 2018, and representative Vincent Lombardi said the business promised to now cap its back door line at 28 people.
Steamship Authority Hires First Chief Operating Officer
Mark Higgins, who starts his new job early next month, is the first to hold the position, which was created at the request of the boat line board of governors following a comprehensive study of SSA operations in 2018.
Proposed Zoning Changes Aired in West Tisbury
The proposals were put forth by the new zoning bylaw amendment committee to address inconsistencies between town’s zoning and policies that have caused friction in recent years.
Oak Bluffs Names New Harbor Master
Emily deBettencourt was named Oak Bluffs harbor master Tuesday night, with a unanimous vote by the select board.
Best of the Vineyard Voting Ends Saturday
Voting ends April 1 for the Vineyard Gazette Media Group’s 2023 Best of the Vineyard Awards.
Sail MV Picks New Executive Director
Andrew Nutton began sailing when he was three years old living in England. Now, after 30 years as a sailing coach, he has been named executive director of Sail MV.
Residents Query Oak Bluffs Select Board Candidates
Three candidates vying for two select board seats in Oak Bluffs took part in a candidate’s forum at the Portuguese American Club Monday, fielding questions about town wastewater management, last call at bars and affordable housing initiatives.
Volunteers Needed for Beach Grass Planting
Volunteers are invited to plant 20,000 beach grass stems at Lobsterville Beach on April 15.
Edgartown Firemen’s Association Holds Open House
On Sunday, April 2, the Edgartown Firemen’s Association will hold an Open House at the fire station from 12 to 4 p.m.
Cyanobacteria Discussion To Be Held Online
On Thursday, March 30 the Great Pond Foundation will hold a discussion about cyanobacteria in the coastal ponds of Martha’s Vineyard.
Land Bank Awards Agricultural Leases
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commission voted to award two new agricultural leases on Monday, putting active farmers back on the land at Quenomica Preserve North and at Tea Lane Farm.
Fishermen’s Preservation Trust Receives Flash Freezer Grant
The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust will be upgrading their infrastructure for the 2023 season, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank to purchase a flash freezer.
It’s All in the Family at Catboat Coffee
Catboat Coffee, which recently opened in the Tisbury Marketplace, is a true family business, utilizing the skills of five family members with specialities ranging from cheese and coffee to Lebanese food.
Film Festival Lifts Up the Communal Power of Cinema
For five days the heart of West Tisbury was transformed into a movable feast of cinema for the 23rd annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival.
Charter School Students Embrace International Baccalaureate Program
Nearly two years after implementing the International Baccalaureate curriculum, the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is preparing its first cohort of students to graduate from the prestigious program.
Opening Night Documentary Sets the Tone for Film Festival
The 23rd Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival opened Wednesday evening at the Grange Hall with Waiting to Continue: The Venezuelan Asylum Seekers on Martha’s Vineyard. The festival continues through Sunday.
Bank Robbery Suspects Plead Not Guilty at Federal Arraignment
After being indicted by a federal grand jury last week, three men pleaded not guilty Friday to charges connected to the armed robbery of the Tisbury Rockland Trust Bank in November.
