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
September 27, 2024
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Astronomers are watching a comet now in our early morning sky. You may see it starting this weekend and through the coming week. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered back in January of 2023. Ever since, astronomers have gathered data and speculated on whether it will be bright enough for us to see without a telescope or…
Fly Fishing Popularity Continues to Grow Among Derby Anglers
About 10 per cent of the derby’s registrants are signed up for the fly rod division this year.
Saying Goodbye to a Career at Sea, Plying the Vineyard Sound
The last two Steamship Authority captains from Martha’s Vineyard have officially retired, leaving only off Island-based officers to run the Woods Hole route.
Lone Star Ticks Continue to Make Inroads Around the Island
A study published earlier this month in the entomology journal Insects delves into how lone star and deer ticks have co-existed since the rapid rise of lone stars, and what it could mean for the future.
HarborWorks Completes Initial Purchase for Waterfront Plan
A plan to redevelop a stretch of the Vineyard Haven waterfront took a step forward earlier this month when the Vineyard Lands for Our Community purchased the first of five parcels needed for its ambitious proposal.
Island MCAS Scores Show Progress
This year’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test results show that Island schools are advancing toward their state-set achievement goals, outpacing other schools around the state still grappling with after-effects of the pandemic.
Good Memories
What a wonderful story about Bart Heywood’s life and passing written by his cousin Brad Woodger
Tick Help
I wanted to let your readers know that the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative
Native Son
A pall has been cast over the land. The past Fourth of July an ill wind swept over the Vineyard and took with it a native son, Gus Ben David.
Goat Herd Hit By Parasitic Worms to be Auctioned Off
The Land Bank has seen an increase in deaths among the herd, partially due to the goats getting older and the fact that the worms are becoming resistant to dewormer.
A Dalliance With Youthful Transgressions
I have lived most of my life on the right side of the law. I say most, because almost all of my alternative encounters with law enforcement have come on Martha’s Vineyard.
West Tisbury Weighs Tax Exemptions for Residents
West Tisbury year-round and seasonal residents continued voicing their opinions about a proposed residential tax exemption at a select board meeting Wednesday in anticipation of a decision later this fall.
Broadway’s Kathryn Grody Brings New Work to Playhouse
The Unexpected 3rd: A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive explores, with humor and insight, the years that follow middle age.
Livia Arrives
Elizabeth Broski and Airton Broski, Jr., of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Livia Kay Broski, born on September 17.
Welcome Madison
Morgan Uva and Joseph Uva 3rd, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Lucille Uva, born on Sept. 23.
Hello Noah
Brittany Assis Silva and Tulio Vinicius DeSilva, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Noah DePaula Silva, born on September 19.
Edgartown town Column: Sept. 27
We certainly got the rain we needed, but again we got it all in three days.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 27
Tivoli Day, always a welcome festival, was held in Oak Bluffs last Sunday, a rain delay from Saturday.
West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 27
We had almost five inches of rain this past weekend, according to our neighborhood weatherman Tom Hodgson.
Chappy Town Column: Sept. 27
When I was a kid, the word northeaster always had the prefix “three-day.” Nowadays we can get a northeast breeze that lasts a mere 24 hours.
Chilmark Town Column: Sept. 27
Fall has knocked on the door and we’ve let her in.
Outsider Artists Get Center Stage Treatment
A group art show called Blank Slate will move into the Tisbury Springs Building in Vineyard Haven on Sept. 27 and 28 from 3 to 9 p.m. each day.
Greetings Bennett
Nikki and James Rolston, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Bennett Howard Rolston, born on Sept. 9.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 20
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $973,760.02 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
Pachyderms Take Up Residence at Harbor View Hotel
An elephant art exhibit has arrived on the front lawn of Harbor View Hotel in sculpture form, a new welcome party for guests and onlookers.
Seastreak Plans to Return this Winter
The Oak Bluffs select board voted Tuesday to allow Seastreak to run its off-season service out of the town’s harbor.
Scallop Season Starts Next Month
The select boards in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Chilmark all voted this week to set their scalloping dates.
After Broken Blade, GE Vernova Could Lay Off Hundreds
The manufacturer of Vineyard Wind’s offshore wind turbines could cut 900 jobs worldwide after facing heavy financial losses due in part to the aftermath of several blade breaks at key projects.
Coastal Conference Focuses on Resilience
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will host a conference next week to talk about how the Vineyarders can adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change on the Island’s coast.
Airport Commission Seeks More Details on Awaited Gym Sale
A proposal to allow a new hair salon in Airport Fitness has been tabled as the airport commission waits for answers on the planned sale of the West Tisbury gym.
Aquinnah Searches for Suspects in Vandalism Spree
Aquinnah police are investigating vandalism on several private properties and along Moshup Trail.
Boys & Girls Club Cooks Up New Kitchen
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club will be able to deepen its commitment to providing members with meals cooked on site with fresh ingredients thanks to the generosity of Jerry and Alice Jacobs.
Poet Laureate Reading
The Vineyard’s new poet laureate Claudia Taylor will give a reading at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum on Friday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.
Bodhi Path Celebrates Twenty Five Years on the Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard Bodhi Path Buddhist Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with the consecration of a new stupa last week.
Airport Reopens Sunday After Alleged Hoax Call
Martha’s Vineyard Airport was evacuated and closed for about two hours Sunday after a security threat, airport manager Geoff Freeman said. Mr. Freeman said at about 12:30 p.m., a “security situation,” involving a departing private aircraft occurred at the Island’s main airport, forcing the airport staff and law enforcement to evacuate the terminal. On Monday,…
Walking Through the Darkness to Prevent Suicide
With lit candles in their hands, the crowd weathered the weekend’s rain and wind on a mission to raise awareness and lessen the stigma around talking about suicide.
Bank-to-Restaurant Conversion Draws Scrutiny at MVC
A plan for a fine-dining restaurant in the former Stone Bank building had its first hearing with the Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week.
Sheriff Prevails in Court Dispute With District Attorney
A Barnstable superior court judge has sided with the Dukes County sheriff in a spat with Cape and Islands district attorney Rob Galibois over the release of employee records.
West Tisbury Overturns Radio Farm Cease and Desist
A popular weekly music night at Radio Farm is allowed to continue after the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals overturned the town building inspector’s decision to halt the event.
