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
April 21, 2023
Lyrid Meteor Shower
The Lyrid meteor shower will take place in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The shower will take place through Saturday night into Sunday morning, but the best time, the time of the radiant, will be after 2 a.m. and until 4:30 a.m. Observers can expect to see a couple of meteors an hour into…
Artificial Turf Legal Battle is Chapter in Ongoing Story
The fate of an artificial turf field at the regional high has been in limbo since the school sued the Oak Bluffs planning board last year.
Prioritizing Island Health for More than 30 Years
Set to retire, Matt Poole reflects on his career as the Edgartown health agent.
A Simple Yes Leads to Decades of Commitment
In early January, I flew to Livingstone, Zambia with Janet Holladay to visit the community that my nonprofit, the African Artists Community Development Project (AACDP), has been helping to support.
Tisbury Town Meeting to Consider 14 Per Cent Budget Increase
Tisbury’s town meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center in Oak Bluffs.
School Articles Headline Chilmark Warrant
The 27-article town meeting will take place Monday at 7 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center, with a quorum of 25 voters.
Tisbury Eyes EduComp Building for Possible Town Hall Site
The former Educomp building is back on the list of possibilities for a new Tisbury town hall.
Island Eats MV Takes Aim at Zero Waste
Jessica Mason has always had a deep consciousness and appreciation for the natural environment — a quality that increased when she moved to the Vineyard in 2020.
Ukrainian Family Gets a Vineyard Respite from War
When Olena Gnes started her YouTube channel three years ago, she created videos to showcase the beauty of Ukraine.
Locals Puts Island Arts Center Stage
A wide variety of Island talent will be on display next week at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.
Towns Ready Themselves for Looming Wastewater Changes
As a tectonic shift in state wastewater regulations is under consideration by state officials, Island homeowners and towns are bracing for what could be millions of dollars in mandatory upgrades in the coming years.
In Bloom
The fruit trees are in bud and the lawns are looking green and show considerable growth.
An Ode to the Oaks, the Ultimate Green Infrastructure
My first career job out of college was running a large campus arboretum nursery at Michigan State University.
Fiscally Irresponsible
I am an elected member of the Chilmark finance advisory committee.
Support the High School Budget
Recently the town of West Tisbury denied the 2023-2024 Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School budget.
Open Chilmark Select Board Seat Draws Two Candidates
Marie Larsen, a retired school administrator, and Russell Maloney, a real estate broker, are both seeking a spot on the board in Wednesday’s election.
Zoning Board Approves Southern Tier Affordable Housing Project
The Oak Bluffs zoning board of appeals unanimously voted Wednesday to approve the comprehensive permit for Southern Tier, a planned new neighborhood of affordable housing next to the Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena in the town-owned woodlands.
Meghan Sonia Chosen as College Class Speaker
Anna Maria College has announced that Meghan J. Sonia of West Tisbury will represent the class of 2023 as the student speaker at its commencement.
Hello Millie
Ashley Allanbrook and John Allanbrook, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Millie Jane Allanbrook, born on April 18.
Edgartown, Tisbury Seek to Limit Fractional Ownership
A new form of timeshare called fractional ownership has Island towns reexamining their zoning bylaws in an attempt to preserve the Vineyard’s dwindling housing stock.
April Arrivals
The eastern towhee, perhaps the Island’s most iconic species, has started its return.
Where to Start
Remarkable plant growth was revealed last Monday morning, after the previous night’s rain.
Cutting the Pond
It was a poignant moment when Davis Solon shared that he wished he had had more time with Kent Healy to learn about the ins and outs of creating a cut and opening Tisbury Great Pond.
Vineyarder to Receive Champion of Choice Award
Elizabeth Barnes, a Vineyard resident and president of The Women’s Centers, will be recognized as a Champion of Choice by the National Institute of Reproductive Health on April 26.
Please Adopt Us
We are thrilled to report that tabby and white Willie has found the perfect home with all the affection he could wish for.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $584,952 for the business week ending on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Give the Planet a Hug With Earth Day Beach Cleanup
Invest In Our Planet is the official theme for the 53rd annual celebration of Earth Day on April 22, and the Island’s conservation agencies, nonprofits and libraries are creating a diverse array of activities for Islanders to do just that.
Navigator Homes Gets State Approval
Construction on an Edgartown skilled nursing complex with workforce housing could start later this year after it received its final state approval this week.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending April 14
Elizabeth P. Wojdak Trs. and Elizabeth P. Wojdak Revocable Living Trust purchased 21 Tea Lane in Chilmark from Elizabeth Lunbeck for $1,300,000 on April 10.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 21
The return of colorful songbirds to my yard is a welcome sign.
Edgartown Town Column: April 21
We are going through our typical April.
Chilmark Town Column: April 21
The Island’s first Earth Day festival will be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum on Saturday, April 22.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: April 21
A public information workshop and listening session will be hosted by the Chappy Ferry Steering Committee and the consultants from Fuss & O’Neill on Thursday, April 27.
Welcome Ruby
Katherine Wilson and Casey Decker, of West Tisbury, announces the birth of a daughter, Ruby Azalea Decker, born on April 7.
Ahoy Axel
Olivia and Jack Sheerin, of Falmouth, announce the birth of son, Axel Robert Sheerin, born April 7 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Homeport Construction Stopped
Construction to modify a deck at the Homeport restaurant in Menemsha was halted last week after the Chilmark building department found the new owners hadn’t secured a building permit.
Llamas With a Mission: Keeping Watch Over Alpaca Friends
Two new llamas recently arrived at Island Alpaca Company, recruited by owner Barbara Ronchetti who is hoping they will help protect the alpaca herd against the Island’s coyote population.
New Owners of Edgartown Seafood Are Familiar Faces Behind the Counter
Crockett Cataloni and twins Jimmy and Andy DiMattia have purchased Edgartown Seafood from Danny Larsen, following his 36-year tenure behind the counter.
Last Chance for PathwaysArts Tavern Season
The two remaining weekends of PathwaysArts’ Chilmark Tavern residency have a full line-up of events featuring music, dance, visual art, ocean films, fiction and poetry.
Up-Island Schools Revise School Choice Policy
The up-Island school committee last week agreed to rescind a previous vote placing a hold on enrollments from outside of the district.
Going With the Flow to Tackle Stormwater Hotspots
A stormwater infrastructure project being installed beneath Grove avenue in Vineyard Haven could be a blueprint for projects across the Island and a critical tool for local stormwater planning.
Pianist Silas Berlin Delights Hometown Audience
Now living in Seattle, Silas Berlin is the 25-year-old son of versatile Island pianist Jeremy Berlin, one of many in the audience who smiled as they listened to the young performer whose musical development they have been following for years.
Lori Fisher, Founder of Islanders Talk, Dies at 63
Lori Fisher started Islanders Talk, the popular Vineyard Facebook page, more than a decade ago.
Superintendent Says He Was Blindsided By West Tisbury Vote
Superintendent Richard (Richie) Smith spoke sternly to school committee members this week, wishing he was given a head’s up about the motion at West Tisbury town meeting that led to voters rejecting the high school budget.
Man Injured in Edgartown House Fire
Firefighters from across the Island responded to a fire that broke out at a home on Pennywise Path shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday.
Airport to Charge New Fees on Uber and Lyft Pickups
Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft will have to pay a $3.50 surcharge to pick up riders at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport this year.
Sheriff’s Office Captain Honored
Nicole Gazaille-Graves, a captain in the Dukes County sheriff’s office, has been recognized as Supervisor of the Year by the Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association and the Massachusetts State E-911 Department.
