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
November 17, 2023
Leonid Meteor Shower Tonight
One of the favorite and small meteor showers of the season takes place in the wee hours of Ssaturday morning. Step outside after midnight tomorrow morning for a fairly nice show. Bundle up, get a hot cup of chocolate and sit in one of your summer easy beach chairs. You may see upwards of 15…
Preserving the Past, House by Historic House
The realities of maintaining the Vineyard’s often picturesque past have become increasingly complex, as voluntary boards grapple with insufficient resources and occasional resistance from homeowners who want amenities never imagined by their forebears.
Earning Interest by Giving Back
James Anthony grew up in Maryland, where he was living when he was recruited in 2017 to be the CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Bank. Coming from a small town on the tip of a peninsula in Chesapeake Bay, Mr. Anthony said he adapted quickly to Island life.
Turkey Elves Create Holiday With a Heart
All across the Island next week, chefs will fire up burners and delivery drivers will start their engines to make sure no one on the Vineyard goes without a Thanksgiving meal.
County Commissioners Join Chorus of Frustration in Sankaty Affair
The Dukes County Commission took the rare step Friday of appealing to the full governing board of the Steamship Authority, calling events surrounding the incident in which the Sankaty slipped from its mooring this summer “extremely disturbing.”
Longtime Journalist Wins Dow Jones Award
Loren Ghiglione of Chilmark, a longtime journalist and educator, has been given the 2023 Richard J. Levine Journalism Champion Award by the Dow Jones News Fund.
Grant Ceremony Is Island Celebration
Nonprofit leaders and volunteers from across Martha’s Vineyard gathered at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury Wednesday night as the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation handed out more than $400,000 in grants.
How Housing Bank Next Steps Align and Differ from State Bill
Gov. Maura Healey’s historic Affordable Homes Act includes a local option transfer fee, a critical step toward achieving the goal of establishing a Vineyard Housing Bank.
Memories of Helios, a Forever Family
Autumn is a time of remembrance, especially November.
Gazette Chronicle: House Moves
From the Nov. 15, 1929 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: One evening recently an Edgartown woman was informing her young nephew as to the number of dwelling houses which, a matter of fifty or more years ago, were located on Main street.
Inkjet Cartridge Kudos
Thank you to everyone who deposited their used inkjet cartridges last month.
For the Vineyard Baker, Sharing Joy of Good Bread Is Gospel
Theresa Culletto, better known to pupils and fans as the Vineyard Baker, is prone to long and yeasty digressions.
Developments That Didn’t Make the Cut
In a talk Tuesday night called Phantom Neighborhoods: Failed Real Estate Developments on Martha’s Vineyard, historian Bow Van Riper of Martha’s Vineyard Museum took his audience back to the Island’s early years as a summer destination.
All in for Beach Clean Up
As Thanksgiving approaches, this weekend offers an opportunity to show some gratitude for nature with the Vineyard Conservation Society.
Trio Gaia Performs
Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society hosts the New England Conservatory ensemble Trio Gaia at the Edgartown Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 19.
Bell’s Vireo
On Nov. 6 Bob Shriber, Susan Whiting, Charles Morano and Nancy Nordin spotted the second-ever Island record of Bell’s vireo!
Land Bank Revenues
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $589,644.94 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 10
Vincent P. Melvin and Cathryn A. Melvin purchased a beach lot on Cygnet Way in Chilmark from A. Bodwin Van Riper for $365,000 on Nov. 9.
Please Adopt Us
We’re delighted to report that kittens Jill and Jane have been adopted together so they’ll get to spend their lives together.
Words Fail Me
It’s curious how there are so many different weather situations on the Island.
All Outdoors: In the Bog
Nancy Weaver’s red-stained knees were the giveaway that she was in the know.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 17
Although recreational bay scallop season has been open for just more than a month, commercial season just opened on Monday, Nov. 13.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 17
Great news at our Menemsha Coast Guard Station!
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Nov. 17
As you start thinking about filing your tax return, you might consider a contribution to the Chappy Community Center.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 17
The cold weather has arrived, and we have had frost.
West Tisbury Voters Reject Funding for Accessory Dwelling Unit Proposal
A long-planned program meant to encourage private affordable housing efforts in West Tisbury failed to get off the ground at a special town meeting Tuesday, when residents voted 24 to 80 against a $250,000 funding request.
Community Mourns Death of Island Teenager
Waylon Sauer, a junior at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, was killed in a car accident Tuesday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief and support by members of the community.
Community Supports Student Athletes
On Nov. 14, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School held a soft opening ceremony for a new and improved space to be used by the school’s student athletes.
Oak Bluffs Town Clerk Honored
Oak Bluffs town clerk Colleen E. Morris recently qualified for the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association’s (MTCA) prestigious Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk designation.
Tisbury Wastewater Superintendent Takes Mashpee Job
After three years at the helm, Jared Meader will depart from his role as Tisbury wastewater superintendent at the end of this week to take over the superintendent position in Mashpee.
Chilmark Hears Menemsha Dock Update
Fishermen, fishmongers and Menemsha village mainstays gathered at the Chilmark Community Center on Monday evening to hear a progress report and give input on plans to repair or replace the town’s aging commercial fishing dock.
Circuit Films Documentary Receives Recognition
Waiting to Continue: The Venezuelan Asylum Seekers on Martha’s Vineyard received the Outstanding Massachusetts Filmmaker Award at the Arlington Film Festival.
Hello Zaylon
Milene Cristine R. Magalhaes, and Reuber M. Pereira, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Zaylon Magalhaes Ribeiro, born on Nov. 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Edgartown Stop & Shop Opens New Wing
The Edgartown Stop & Shop had a soft opening for its expanded wing this past weekend, giving customers a first look of the new deli, produce department, and meat and seafood counters.
Rainy Day Celebrates Fifty Years as a Main Street Staple
Rainy Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a milestone that current owner Melissa Scammell said feels surreal. Since opening in 1974, the story has had many owners, beginning with Ann Milstein and her husband Frank Piccione.
Hospital Recognized Among Top 25 Women-Led Businesses
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital was named one of the top women-led businesses in Massachusetts during an award ceremony last week.
Electricians Struggle With Shifting Supply Shortages
Most electrical components have roughly doubled in price since 2020. Those costs, along with equipment shortages, have led to an overall rise in the price of building and wiring a home.
Oak Bluffs Planning Board Says No to Downtown Dispensaries
The Oak Bluffs planning board voted 3-2 to oppose a citizen petition to allow marijuana businesses downtown. The petition will go before voters at town meeting in April.
Challenge Match Established for Tabernacle Project
The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA) has established a new challenge match to support fundraising for the project of restoring the Tabernacle roof.
Finding Common Ground on Evolution of Sign Language
Four researchers and educators traveled to the Vineyard to take part in the event on Nov. 8, organized by MV Signs: Then and Now, a project founded in 2016 by Islander Lynn Thorp to teach and revive ASL.
Healthy Aging MV Hosts Mobilization Summit
Islanders old and young are invited to Healthy Aging MV’s Community Mobilization Summit on Aging event on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
Steamship Governor Says Board Was Misled After Sankaty Incident
The Steamship Authority’s governing board never saw the results of an internal investigation into the M/V Sankaty incident of July 27 until they were released to the press this week, board member James Malkin told the Gazette.
Honoring the Sacrifice of Service at Veterans Day Ceremony
Island military veterans and active service members marched through the streets of downtown Oak Bluffs Saturday morning for the annual Martha’s Vineyard Veterans Day parade, hosted by the Dukes County Veterans Service Center.
