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
March 29, 2024
Planets Jupiter and Mercury
Two evening planets are visible in the southwestern sky this coming week. We've been watching Jupiter through the winter and now in the early evening, the planet is low in the southwestern sky. Look underneath Jupiter and to your right for the planet Mercury. Mercury is now visible only for a short time after sunset…
Scientists Amp Up Powassan Testing
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst say they have come up with a more accurate way to test deer ticks for Powassan, a rare virus that has been found in pockets around the Island.
Dredging Up a New Hot Commodity: Sand
The purchase of an Edgartown dredge in the mid-1990s has proved to be a major money-saver for the town. This year, the Edgartown parks department estimated it saved around $18 million by using locally dredged sand to restore the dunes at South Beach.
Winter Storm Damage Ends Era of South Beach Fishing Shacks
The Donnelly house on South Beach, the last of several old fishing shacks, was demolished Thursday, another victim of the ceaseless march of the sea.
Springtime
Spring of 2024 / Dressed up for Easter / With nature’s rebirth / A calm before the storm / In an election year / Like none other.
No to LIMOD
I believe that the Oak Bluffs planning board recommendations for rezoning five areas of the town are not getting enough notice by the public.
Dear Oak Bluffs Residents
On April 9, I understand residents of Oak Bluffs will have their annual town meeting and this year it will include voting on what is affectionately known as the town-wide LIMOD zoning overlay.
The Big Freeze
Gazette chronicle: From the March 27, 1964 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Joseph Chase Allen
Town Meeting Needs You
Many Oak Bluffs residents are unaware of a critically important vote coming up at town meeting on April 9.
Stay Neighborly
The Tisbury planning board is inviting public comment on the nature/nurture of our neighborhoods on Tuesday, April 2 at 5 p.m. over Zoom.
Save Croquet
The Edgartown Croquet Club has been on the Island in one form or another since 1981, a continuation of many earlier clubs on Martha’s Vineyard.
Circus Ban
Please, support the Massachusetts bills H. 3245, S. 2197 and S. 2189 that will ban traveling circuses with elephants, primates, big cats and giraffes from coming into the state. Please, contact your representatives and ask them to support these bills. The life of a circus animal is horrific, traveling from town to town in trailers…
Court Report: Week Ending March 29
Clemente Hernandez, 41, of Vineyard Haven, was arraigned on March 11 charges in Tisbury of malicious destruction of property, assault, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
Confused in Chilmark
The million dollar question in the recent vote for the new Chilmark School principal position is why not choose the exceptionally qualified, thoughtful, bright Island candidate with guaranteed housing and personal historical knowledge of the place and its culture?
Reduce Noise Pollution
Most of us complain about the din caused by gas-powered leaf-blowers. Now Edgartown voters have an opportunity on April 9 to put a stop to them.
Comet Charisma
Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.
Migrant or Over-Wintering?
A few tree swallows spent the winter here, but this week’s sightings are not in the same locations.
Wondering
The only thing predictable about New England weather is its ability to change. After a few lovely spring days, we are back to rain and wind.
Midnight Taco Expands to Sit-Down Eatery
Midnight Taco, which previously operated next to the Sand Bar in downtown Oak Bluffs, will reopen as a 49-seat restaurant with a patio this year across the street in the former Juice By the Sea location.
Chilmark Town Column: March 29
When herring start making an appearance on the Wampanoag Tribe’s Department of Natural Resources Herring Creek camera it’s a sure sign spring has nearly sprung.
Edgartown town Column: March 29
March started out like spring was on its way, boy did we get fooled.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 29
We are now in the season of false spring, and the Steamship has been stymied by high winds. I hope it is clear sailing for you all this weekend.
From Aquinnah to First Light Cafe, Aquila Is Making Moves
Aquila Martha’s Vineyard recently opened its third location at the First Light Café at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, joining their two previous locations at the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah and the YMCA in Oak Bluffs.
Please Adopt Us: March 29
Lovely Pepper, a 10-month-old, female Plott hound, is our pet of the week.
Chappy Column: March 29
The Edgartown annual town meeting is on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Old Whaling Church.
Information Meeting for Carl Widdiss Way Apartments
There will be an information meeting on March 30 at 11 a.m. about the new affordable housing apartments created in Aquinnah by Island Housing Trust.
Easter Week Services Around the Island
Services begin on Maundy Thursday.
Officials Say Jaws Celebration Needs More Specifics
The great grandson of the Universal Studios founders continues to formulate plans for a 50th anniversary Jaws festival on the Island, although concrete details are sparse.
Sunrise Wind Approved for Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Project
The new offshore wind energy project will bring up to 84 new turbines in an area about 16 miles south of the Vineyard.
SSA Continues Argument Against Proposed Speed Limits
Steamship general manager Robert Davis went to Washington, D.C. to talk to lawmakers about the proposed right whale protective measures as conservation groups call for a hard implementation deadline.
Land Bank Goat Herder Steps Down
After around three years at the head of the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank’s goat grazing operation, Island farmer Zachary Jesse is hanging up his hat as lead goat herder.
High School Job Fair Puts Opportunity Center Stage
The student job fair at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School continues to grow, with more than 700 students from MVRHS and Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School expected to attend the fair next week
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Islander for Top Job
In addition to being a Martha’s Vineyard resident, the ideal candidate needs to have “entrepreneurial spirit, exemplary leadership skills, and a passion for tourism marketing,” according to a recent announcement.
Developer Adds Income-Restricted Rentals to Educomp Proposal
Xerxes Agassi returned to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission with a new mixed-use development proposal for the former Educomp building at 4 State Road in Vineyard Haven.
Gazette Honored at Annual Newspaper Award Ceremony
The Vineyard Gazette earned 23 awards at the New England Better Newspaper Competition held in Waltham over the weekend, including eight first place finishes for its website, photography, columns and illustration.
And a Wicked Good Time Was Had By All
The Wicked Good Musical Revue celebrated its 10th anniversary last weekend with a series of sold-out performances at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse that took audiences on a whirlwind tour of musical theatre highlights from the past 90 years.
New York Ferry Returns for Summer Trips
The four and a half hour trip from East 35th street in Manhattan to Oak Bluffs will resume Memorial Day Weekend and run for eight weekends throughout the summer, the company said Monday.
Steamship Cancels Several Ferries Due to High Winds, Crew Shortage
The Island is under a gale warning throughout the day, with the National Weather Service predicting up to seven-foot seas and 40-knot gusts.
Gentleman in Moscow Goes from Page to Paramount
A miniseries adaptation of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles will debut March 29 on Paramount Plus. The author also has a new book coming out in April called Table for Two.
Opening Night Eco-Documentaries Set the Pace for Film Festival
The 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival was in full flow over weekend, with new documentary and narrative films showing day and night in West Tisbury, Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs.
