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
October 13, 2023
Bass Derby
Done; the day begun / beside an old woman / with a golden dog scuttering / on a walk by a pier.
Partial Annular Eclipse
Tomorrow, Saturday, is a big day for followers of the much expected annular eclipse. The eclipse for Martha's Vineyard residents will essentially be partial, a non event and almost unnoticeable. A short time after 1 p.m. only 20 per cent of the sun will be blocked by the moon. That will be difficult to detect.…
Island Food Pantry Receives $1 Million Grant from MV Bank
Efforts to start a new, permanent home for the Island Food Pantry got a major boost this week when the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation announced it was giving Island Grown Initiative $1 million for the project.
Digging into the Life and Scholarship of Nancy Luce
Nancy Luce, the eccentric, tormented, chicken-loving Victorian West Tisbury folk poet, has had a curious afterlife on Martha’s Vineyard.
Derby Days Near the Finish Line
The 78th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby draws to a close with the final bell ringing on Saturday evening. The awards presentation takes place Sunday at Farm Neck Golf Club, beginning at 11 a.m.
Donaroma’s Relocation Puts in Motion Proposed Edgartown Housing Plan
Atwood Company, a regional developer founded by private equity investor William Cumming, is putting together an application to build 64 apartments on three acres on Upper Main street, where Donaroma’s Nursery, Landscaping and Floral Design currently operates.
Mini Film Festivals Light Up the Screen
Films abound this weekend with both the The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society and Circuit Arts hosting mini festivals.
CROP Walk
The 33rd annual Martha’s Vineyard CROP Hunger Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 15. Walkers will gather at 1:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Vineyard Haven.
Please Adopt Us: Oct. 12, 2023
The adoption news of the week is that Jasmine, the long-haired, gray/dilute calico cat, has an adoption pending. Fingers crossed for a happy life.
Trustees Seek Approval for Chappy OSV Trails
The land nonprofit has been the subject of considerable controversy recently as abutters, recreational beachgoers, and conservation officials dispute the Trustees’ management approach.
A Cry of Grief and Plea for Light as Darkness Takes Center Stage
Our Jewish community is grieving. Almost all of us have family, friends and colleagues who are living in Israel.
Chilmark Eyes Pickleball Court Construction Ban
The planning board voted Tuesday to initiate the public hearing process on the prohibition of court construction. The board was previously considering a moratorium after complaints about the potential proliferation of the sport.
Girls Soccer Continues to Shine as Fall Season Progresses
The Vineyard girls soccer team has picked up right where they left off last season, dominating their opponents by way of relentless attack and near-impenetrable defense.
Hebrew Center to Hold Interfaith Prayer Service
The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center is hosting a community prayer service on Friday titled An Interfaith Gathering for the People of Israel — Grief, Prayer and a Vision for the Future.
Changes
The seasons have changed from summer to autumn; you can feel it in the air.
World With Octobers
The meditation from the Chilmark church’s bulletin last Sunday was a quote from Anne of Green Gables: “I’m glad to live in a world where there are Octobers!”
Proceed With Caution
Maggots and mortality are worst-case scenarios.
Please Adopt Us
The adoption news of the week is that Jasmine, the long-haired, gray/dilute calico cat, has an adoption pending.
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $156,250 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
Oak Bluffs Special Town Meeting Takes On Spending, Housing Articles
Oak Bluffs residents will have a chance to cast their votes on a number of town spending decisions next month when a 12-article special town meeting commences on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Performing Arts Center.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 6
Marc Prospect Hill LLC purchased property on Gosnolds Way in Chilmark from Frank V. Sica for $10,500,000 on Oct. 2.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 13
There are some very proud parents on Martha’s Vineyard, and deservedly so.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Oct. 13
On Friday, Sept. 29 the rains poured heavily on the thousands assembled in Tercentenary Theatre at Harvard University.
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 13
It looks like this weekend is to be another rainy one.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 13
With the emergence of October, musicians wandered to Squid Row for an impromptu fall sing.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Oct. 13
The breach at Katama appears to be at the final stage of its existence.
New James Pond Trails Closer to Opening
Trails along the James Pond waterfront and a new section of Lambert’s Cove Beach may be open to Island residents before the end of the year.
Hello Eoin
Kelsey and Joseph Blume, of West Bridgewater, announce the birth of a son, Eoin Joseph Blume, born on Oct. 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Chappy Landowners Not Given a Voice in Trustees Plan
I am writing to set the record straight.
Healthy Aging Celebrates Ten Years of Growth
The Manuel F. Correllus State Forest gained 10 trees Tuesday morning in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard — an organization that supports the Island’s growing senior population.
Giving Back to Open Mic Night
On Sunday, Oct. 15 an Open Mic Funraiser will be held at the Tashmoo Spring building at the Tisbury Waterworks in Vineyard Haven.
Granger Things Premieres
Circuit Arts has announced the premiere of Granger Things, an immersive theatre and dance show to be performed at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.
Towns to Share Costs on New Fire Hydrant
The West Tisbury and Tisbury fire departments have signed an agreement to share costs for a potential new fire hydrant on Lambert’s Cove Road.
Courthouse Hosts Citizenship Swearing in Ceremony
Fourteen newly minted United States citizens were sworn in at the Edgartown Courthouse on Friday, in the first group citizen naturalization ceremony in the building’s 150-year history.
Massachusetts Joins Other New England States to Push Forward Wind Projects
Gov. Maura Healey announced last week that the state has entered into an agreement with Connecticut and Rhode Island to start a coordinated effort to procure offshore wind energy.
MVC Hears Proposals for Tisbury Duplex, Food Pantry Move
Island Grown Initiative seeks to move its food pantry to Dukes County avenue in Oak Bluffs, while in Vineyard Haven, landowner Michael Sawyer is applying to replace a demolished building on Lagoon Pond Road with two four-story apartments.
Chickenpox Case Reported at Charter School
Health officials on the Island are conducting contact tracing this week after a reported case of chickenpox at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.
Community Celebrates Wide-Ranging Contributions of Juli Vanderhoop
For 40 years, the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation has presented the Creative Living Award to an Islander whos fosters community growth and togetherness. On Thursday the recipient was Juli Vanderhoop.
