Mary Oliver
The wind wags its many tails. And in the evening the piled firewood shifts a little, longing to be on its way. —Mary Oliver
April 14, 2023
Starry Spring Nights
The nights ahead are moonless, making deep sky stargazing easy and full of wonder. So much has changed in the last month.
Island Collective Has a Nashville Groove
Three years ago, Island-based singer-songwriters Phil daRosa, Kate Taylor and Isaac Taylor, along with Rebecca Correia of New Bedford and Nashville, made their Nashville debut under the name The Island Collective.
West Tisbury Sends Turf Message at Town Meeting
The legal tug of war over the regional high school’s plan to use artificial turf on its athletic fields took center stage unexpectedly this week as town meeting season got under way.
Coast Guard Happily Heads Back to Grammar School
It’s not every day uniformed members of the U.S. Coast Guard play volleyball with first-graders or shred string cheese with kindergartners at snack break. At the Tisbury School, however, things like this are happening every Thursday.
Vineyard Looks to Other Resort Towns for Housing Solutions
As the Vineyard’s sister island, Nantucket and its multi-million dollar real estate market have been positioned as an ominous indicator of what’s to come.
A Poetry of Words and Images
For Island-based author Kate Feiffer, writing has always taken precedence over her artwork.
When Science and Dance Partner Up
It’s not often that scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) find themselves in a ballet studio.
Traveling Through the Past and Present, Led by a Feral Friend
At age 70, I often found myself stretched out awkwardly on the floor of our guest room, peeking under the bed at Wiggle, our new gray tabby kitten.
Katama Bay
Contemplating the shattered ruins of his toil and hopes, George T. Silva chose his words carefully.
Restore Justice
On March 30, students and parents came to the Tennessee statehouse to demand stiffer gun laws.
Grandfather Clock Stands Test of Time
Standing tall and proud in the historic Mayhew Parsonage in Edgartown is a grandfather clock that has adorned the home of 11 ministers of the Federated Church.
Hello Italo
Aline Braga and Flavio Alves Jr., of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Italo Braga Alves, born on April 11l.
Angry About Turf Lawsuit, West Tisbury Votes Down School Budget
The West Tisbury town meeting kicked off on a fiery note Tuesday with residents voting down the town’s portion of the regional high school operating budget in protest of the school’s ongoing legal battle over plans for an artificial turf field.
Please Adopt Us
We have no adoptions to report this week, but we do have three wonderful cats in need of homes.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $217,320 for the business week ending on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending April 7
George D. Lex and Lynn Branigan Lex purchased 11 Hidden Cove Road in Oak Bluffs from John D. Liberator for $1,750,000 on April 3.
Welcome Lucas
Livia Nunes and Augusto Nunes, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Lucas Souza Nunes, born on April 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Alexander
Eliza Curtis and Kule Curtis, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Alexander Robert Curtis, born on April 11.
Spiffing Up
The last several days have made me regret donning long underwear.
Space Invaders
You know what to do when life gives you lemons, but what do you do when the garden gives you pests?
A Chilmark Campus of Safety Emerges at Beetlebung Corner
A wood-shingled new fire station has emerged across from Beetlebung Corner, and behind it, down a winding path, is another addition: the new Tri-Town Ambulance building.
Wonderful Week
When we see common goldeneye they are normally on our salt ponds or in the Sound, where they mostly spend the winter.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 14
Our roads and sidewalks are being redone in town.
Edgartown Town Column: April 14
There have been a few flip-flop days.
Chilmark Town Column: April 14
The osprey are back, along with the pinkletinks, daffodils and herring.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: April 14
The next Chappy Community Center potluck is on Wednesday, April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Oak Bluffs Passes Budget, Spending Requests
Residents of Oak Bluffs swiftly worked their way through their annual and special town meetings Tuesday at the regional high school’s performing arts center, approving all articles with little deliberation in under two hours.
Edgartown Approves New Fire Station, Nip Ban
Meeting in the newly-restored halls of the Old Whaling Church, voters drilled through a 79-article annual town meeting warrant, with only one article not passing.
West Tisbury Pushes Back on High School Turf Suit in Town Meeting Vote
The West Tisbury town meeting started on a fiery note Tuesday evening, as voters opted not to approve its portion of the regional high school annual budget to protest the school board’s lawsuit against the Oak Bluffs planning board over the turf field.
Island Advocates Steadfast After Texas Abortion Drug Decision
Reproductive health advocates on the Vineyard and throughout the state said a Texas judge’s decision to strike down the federal approval of the abortion drug mifepristone will not impede Island and mainland healthcare services’ ability to provide the drug. Texas district court judge Matthew Kacsmaryk made his ruling on Friday, threatening access to the drug…
VisitMV Tourism Mini-Grants Available
The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for its 2023 VisitMV Tourism Mini-Grant program.
Town Meeting Season Begins Tonight
Miniature liquor bottles sales could be banned on Martha’s Vineyard, Edgartown could get a new fire station, and the process of revamping the regional high school could gain some steam tonight as town meeting season gets underway.
Durr Lectures in Montgomery Have Vineyard Ties
The first time I visited Montgomery was to introduce Vernon Jordan, a longtime Vineyard summer resident, as our speaker at the Clifford and Virginia Durr lecture series.
New Look at C.B. Stark Jewelers
C.B. Stark Jewelers will reopen its store in Vineyard Haven on Tuesday, April 11.
For Chief Sean Slavin, Chilmark Beat Keeps Him Connected
Chilmark police chief Sean Slavin was promoted to the top spot in February. Having spent nearly his entire career as an up-Island officer, it is the kind of community police-work he knows and appreciates.
For Physical and Mental Health Try Quieting the Mind
For decades, Dr. Elliott Dacher hosted free meditation classes at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. The classes stopped during the pandemic but are starting up again on April 17 at the West Tisbury Library.
Tisbury Survey Reveals Community Views
Tisbury needs more restaurants, apartments and year-round jobs, according to the results of a recent community survey from the town’s master plan steering committee that drew 437 responses.
Keeping an Eye on the Fences for Over a Hundred Years
Tucked away in the pages of the annual town reports, alongside the host of boards and committees, a few of the more esoteric positions often catch the eye.
Young Anglers Reel in Big Fish at Annual Trout Tournament
Nearly 100 children ages 3 to 14 and their families rose before the sun to participate in the tournament, now in its 49th year.
Martha’s Vineyard Commission to Resume In-Person Meetings
After a vigorous debate Thursday night, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted 10 to 6 in favor of resuming in-person meetings in May.
Driver in Crash that Killed MVRHS Grad Indicted on Manslaughter, OUI
Joshua Goncalves-Radding was indicted on 17 charges by a Maine grand jury Friday in connection with a 2022 car crash that killed four people, including an Aquinnah resident Riley Ignacio-Cameron.
Oak Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty on 15 Charges
Felix Reagan, who was indicted on 46 charges in 2021, was sentenced to at least six years in prison.
SSA Votes $27 Million Contract to Convert Two Freight Ferries
Alabama Shipyard, LLC of Mobile, Ala. has won the contract to convert two former offshore service vessels into freight ferries, following a unanimous vote by the boat line board of governors Friday afternoon.
Police Urge Vigilance in Avoiding Real Estate Scams
As the Vineyard real estate market keeps going up, off-Island scammers have tried to take advantage of the situation, listing houses for sale or rent online without the owner’s knowledge.
Seastreak to End New York-Vineyard Route
Changes in office habits have pushed Seastreak to stop running its summer ferry route from New York City to Martha’s Vineyard.
