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
May 10, 2024
Mercury, Mars and Saturn
There are three visible planets in the early morning sky.
Minnesingers Return for Spring Show
Fresh from their Austrian tour last month, the Minnesingers take over the stage at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center this weekend for two concerts.
Billy Baloo, Miss Maybelline Return for Playhouse Summer Season
This summer, the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is bringing back two productions that sold out last year: Miss Maybelline’s Nocturnal Flights of Fancy and the musical Billy Baloo.
Crew Shortages Could Affect Steamship Summer Schedules
An industry-wide shortage of maritime workers is hampering the Steamship Authority’s ability to recruit enough crew members for the upcoming season.
Aquinnah Town Meeting To Tackle Rising Budget, Housing Fund
Aquinnah voters will consider funding for town building repairs, the creation of an affordable housing trust and a school debt exclusion when they head to the annual town meeting and election next week.
With Summer Near, Trustees Bristle Over Proposed Chappy Limits
This week, The Trustees of Reservations, the nonprofit that manages the 16 miles of Chappy trails, publicly objected to proposed regulations from the Edgartown conservation commission, saying the rules are not aligned with state environment law and instead were formed with local politics in mind.
Special Delivery
From the May 12, 1967 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
When Getting Lost Leads the Way
When I was quite young, in the late 1950’s, I remember pleading with my father as we were setting off on one of our Sunday drives: “Dad, let’s get lost.”
Vineyard Bookshelf: Morning Pages
The title of Kate Feiffer’s new novel comes from an exercise recommended by Julia Cameron in her bestselling book The Artist’s Way.
Felix Neck Birdathon
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary will host an accessible birding program on Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Peter Simon Exhibit Opens at the Museum
Peter Simon was long a ubiquitous presence at events large and small, both on the Island and off. He died in 2018, but his images live on, especially how he chronicled life on the Vineyard.
Land Bank Revenues: Week ending May 3
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $298,816.27 for the business week ending on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 10
David A. Croteau and Mary Ellen Croteau purchased 62 South Water street in Edgartown from Dangel Edward III and Bonni J. Widdoes for $4,500,000 on May 3.
Court Report: Week Ending May 10
Jozinei Ferreira, 30, of Edgartown, was arraigned on an April 29 charge in Edgartown of assault and battery.
Tisbury Ponders Charging For Short-Term Parking at Commuter Lot
Though a specific price hasn’t been landed on, town administrator John Grande said he will propose charging a daily fee for using the lot, which connects to the Vineyard Haven Steamship Authority terminal via a free bus.
Community Foundation Awards $365,000 in Scholarships
This year’s total was the largest amount of scholarships awarded by the organization.
Vision Fellowship Names 2024 Recipients
Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowships were granted to 18 recipients this year, including students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, and professionals seeking advanced degrees and project initiative-based grants.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 10
Grandma bragging rights here now.
Chappy Town Column: May 10
The new loading ramp for the ferry slip on the Chappy side is now on a trailer at the point.
Chilmark Town Column: May 10
Jane Slater receives the Chilmark Historical Commission Award on May 10 from noon to 2 p.m.
Edgartown Town Column: May 10
The fog is returning as the weather gets warmer and the water is still cool.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: May 10
Invitations are out for summer celebrations for three of the most important cultural and historic institutions on the Island.
High School View Wins Top Award
The High School View took home numerous awards at the recent New England Scholastic Press Association ceremony, including the All-New England title for class III newspaper.
Two-Article Special Town Meeting Warrant Set in Oak Bluffs
The town will ask residents to reapprove $6.9 million for the East Chop revetment and $26 million for wastewater treatment facility upgrades.
May Migration
Can you believe it is already May? Last month flew by, what with all the bird sightings, and the peak migration is yet to come. Get out your ears and binoculars. You will need them.
Peculiar Profusion
Wild horses couldn’t drag me away. On my belly on a boardwalk, my face was up close and personal with a peculiar profusion of plants.
Transition Time
We are in the big transition from early to full-on spring.
Spring Sports Teams Dig in at End of Regular Season
The Vineyard boys tennis team is tearing up the court so far this spring. Off to a seven and two record to start the season, the Vineyarders are leading their division.
High School Grants Harbor Homes Another Year Extension
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee voted in favor of allowing Harbor Homes to operate its winter homeless shelter for another season in the former pre-school building at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.
Aquinnah Select Board Candidates Discuss Their Agendas
Aquinnah voters will decide a two-way select board race at next week’s annual town election. Incumbent Thomas Murphy faces challenger Jannette Vanderhoop.
Educomp Development Clears MVC
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week approved developer Xerxes Agassi’s proposal to redevelop the former Educomp building into deed-restricted condominiums.
Cyclists Put in the Miles to Help Multiple Sclerosis Research
Cyclists came to the Vineyard from all over the world to participate in the annual Multiple Sclerosis ride. Many of them were personally affected by multiple sclerosis, either by diagnosis or being close to someone who has been diagnosed.
Everyone Should Have Access to Chappy Beaches
The natural splendor of the beaches on Chappaquiddick attracts swimmers, hikers, anglers, sunbathers, birdwatchers and sunset — or sunrise — watchers.
Saying Yes to Building Community in Zambia
Titled How One Decision Can Change Your Life, Marsha Winsryg hosted a lunch lecture at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum about her experience creating the African Artists Community Development Project.
Knowhere Gallery Showcased at Venice Biennale
Knowhere Art Gallery recently made its debut at the 60th Venice Biennale with A Common Thread That Binds Us, an exhibition that focuses on the shared experience of humanity through contemporary art.
Local Windsurfer Inducted Into the Hall of Fame
Nevin Sayre will be inducted into the Windsurfing Hall of Fame on May 9 in Gruissan, France, where he will also participating in international Defi Wind regatta, along with his son Rasmus.
West Tisbury Residential Tax Exemption Decision Could Be Made By Fall
West Tisbury is starting to process homeowners for a residential tax exemption as the select board ponders if it will enact the controversial tax shift.
Vineyard Resident Wins $1 Million in Jaws Lottery Game
Gecimar Silva, a longtime painter from Tisbury, claimed his prize at the Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Dorchester Friday, opting to take the one-time lump sum payment of $650,000.
Vehicle Reservations on Hold After Ferry Breakdown
Steamship workers discovered Friday that the Eagle ferry’s bow thruster was leaking gear lubricant, forcing the boat to go to the shipyard for repairs.
Island’s Only Commercial Marijuana Grower to Close
Fine Fettle, the Vineyard’s only legally-permitted cannabis producer, has stopped growing marijuana on the Island and will close its West Tisbury dispensary later this year.
