Jane Kenyon
I am the stone step, the latch, and the working hinge. I am the heart contracted by joy, the longest hair, white before the rest.-Jane Kenyon
July 14, 2023
Crescent Moon and Three Planets
The solar system's three innermost planets, together with Earth, will be low in the southwestern sky this weekend. They are Mars, Venus and Mercury. And if you are looking for a fourth planet, look down and see the Earth. They'll be joined by a thin waxing crescent moon next Thursday night. Everyone will be able…
Feast of the Holy Ghost Returns
It’s been four years since the Holy Ghost Society held its traditional Feast of the Holy Ghost, a longstanding summer tradition.
Rightsizing Howes House
The Howes House renovation project in West Tisbury is clearly faltering.
Sharks Thanks
Editors, Vineyard Gazette; We want to give a heartfelt thanks to Russ Curran, general manager of the MV Sharks for the team’s generous and huge embrace at the July 2 Sharks Game. At Russ’s direction, the evening was dedicated to our Island veterans with a night of honoring, thanking and supporting the veterans with events…
Bike Safety
As the Island continues to welcome its visitors this season, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission is reminding everyone of some safety practices recommended for navigating our narrow and often curvy, sandy and congested roads and share use paths, as well as the laws that have been put in…
Shore Access for Anglers
The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has taken center stage every fall on the Vineyard for the past 77 years.
Protecting Our Water Is a Top Priority
We have a community issue of highest priority, but hardly anyone understands enough about it.
Howes House Renovation Plan Faces Continued Pushback
Plans to renovate and expand the Howes House in West Tisbury have run up against repeated roadblocks in recent weeks.
Ninety-Nines
From the July 13, 1948 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The Oak Bluffs Airport operators entertained a weekend flight group of “Ninety-Nines.”
Overdose Statistics Undercount Extent of Island Opioid Crisis
With six confirmed deaths from opioids in 2022, Martha’s Vineyard has not been spared from a crisis that is raging across the state.
Vineyard Bats Prove Resilient to Deadly Disease, Sparking Hope
Against all expectations, some of the Island’s northern long-eared bats are surviving white-nose syndrome, providing optimism for local conservationists.
Farm and Field: Scallop Ranchers
It is tough to imagine the mindset of the first farmers, those pioneers of biological engineering who, consciously or not, began bending wild flora and fauna to human ends.
Hard Times Call Forth a New Muse
To Richard Michelson, social issues and writing are inextricable.
Going All in for Sofia Hart Fundraiser
On July 21, Island musician Mr. Hart will play a concert to raise funds for his niece, Sofia Hart, who needs a heart transplant.
Kate Taylor Trades Guitar for Paint Brush
Long recognized for her musical talent, Kate Taylor presents another side of her creativity to the Island this month.
Aquinnah Cultural Center Receives Humanities Grant
The Aquinnah Cultural Center is among the organizations recognized by MassHumanities through its Staffing Recovery Grant program.
High School’s Turf Field Legal Bills Continue
Umbrage, an apology and a threatened sit-in marked Wednesday’s special meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee, after members learned of new invoices from the attorney who is handling the committee’s litigation against the town of Oak Bluffs.
Misty Meadows Fundraiser Brings Together Horse Lovers
On Monday night, Henry Louis (Skip) Gates Jr. engaged Tony Shalhoub in conversation during a fundraiser at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center in West Tisbury.
Welcome William
Kirsten Gallery and Matthew Gallery, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, William Alexander Gallery, born on July 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Please Adopt Us
Adoptions are happening.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $115,760 for the business week ending on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Ladyfest Returns, But Will Be Smaller After Complaints
Ladyfest, a music festival that benefits an Island domestic violence prevention program, received Oak Bluffs select board approval after an organizer promised to keep the festival smaller than years past.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending July 7
Goldeneye LLC purchased 68 North Water street in Edgartown from David P. Malm for $1 on July 7.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 14
Music man Stephen Hart and his friends will be giving a concert at the Old Whaling church in Edgartown on Friday, July 21.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: July 14
Last Saturday was a very special day for the family and friends who gathered at the East Chop Beach Club to salute the life of recently-departed John D. Miller Sr.
Edgartown Town Column: July 14
Cloud cover and humidity has been the weather and it is forecasted for the future.
Chilmark Town Column: July 14
Just about on schedule, the Chilmark fire station and Tri-Town Ambulance buildings have been deemed complete.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: July 14
My apologies regarding this month’s Chappy Community Center lobster roll dinner.
Aquinnah in Line for Offshore Wind Mitigation Money
Aquinnah officials say the town stands to gain hundreds of thousands of dollars from offshore wind energy developers that are required to mitigate the effects of offshore wind farms on Aquinnah Circle and Gay Head Light.
Viper’s Bugloss
Will the real viper’s bugloss please stand up?
Rainy Summer Days
I’m a big fan of rainy summer days. However, the quick downpour on Monday afternoon was a bit alarming.
Port Council Supports Early Morning Freight Ferry
The Steamship Authority’s 5:30 a.m. summer freight boats are once again the target of unhappy Falmouth residents who say the terminal-bound truck traffic destroys their early-morning tranquility.
Varieties of Vocalizations
Birds make a variety of sounds to communicate.
Sheriff’s Meadow Eyes New Headquarters
After nearly 40 years at the Wakeman Conservation Center, the nonprofit is initiating plans to relocate to a Campbell Road property in West Tisbury.
Finding the Words to Honor a Lifetime of Fishing on Chappy
Mike Carotta first cast a line into the Martha’s Vineyard’s surf after his freshman year of college. Fifty years later, he continues to return to the Island for a few weeks every spring. This year he arrived as both a fisherman and an author.
New Edgartown Village Market Opens, Combining Food and Art
The Edgartown Village Market debuted Tuesday, featuring 20 vendors selling food and beverages, produce and flowers and goods from local artisans.
Festival Celebrates Disability
On July 15, the Grange Hall in West Tisbury will be the site for a Celebrate disABILITY Festival.
MVC Scrutinizes Chimneys, Fireplaces at Stone Bank Property
Developer Reid “Sam” Dunn is still on the hook for some of the changes at his Stone Bank mixed-use condominium complex in Vineyard Haven that were not approved in advance by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
Boats Crash Off Noman’s Land
No one was injured when two recreational vessels collided south of Noman’s Land Saturday.
Trust Floats New Grange Hall Basement
The Vineyard Preservation Trust approached West Tisbury officials last week to talk about putting a finished basement in the historic Grange Hall.
Bridge Column: July 14
When you’re trying to establish a long suit in a suit contract, it’s often best to ruff low cards first rather than cash high ones. Here’s a case in point where East is dealing, with East-West vulnerable: NORTH …
Tisbury Street Fair Puts Main Street Center Stage
Silly string coated Main street Saturday night as the Tisbury Street Fair brought music, local vendors, food and flocks of people to Vineyard Haven for the annual town birthday party.
At Fluke for Luke Fundraiser, Friendship and Community Take First Prize
More than 320 people entered the sixth annual Fluke for Luke fundraiser, which is held in memory of Island fisherman Luke Gurney who died seven years ago in a boating accident.
Book Sale Benefits West Tisbury Library
The board of the Friends of the West Tisbury Free Public Library has announced information about its 63rd annual used book sale.
Hello Harper
Nicole Fullin and Lance Fullin, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Harper Rose Fullin, born on July 6 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Coast Guard Changes Command at Station Menemsha
Coast Guard Station Menemsha said a teary goodbye to its leader Chief Warrant Officer Steven White Friday before welcoming a new hand at the helm.
New Plan Presented for South Water Street Renovation
A new proposal for the controversial home renovation on South Water street emerged Thursday after previous plans drew neighborhood pushback.
Thursday SSA Trips Canceled After Mechanical Issue
The M/V Nantucket had a failure of a reduction gear pressure switch Thursday night, according to Steamship general manager Bob Davis.
