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 25, 2024
Goodbye Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Say goodbye to Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. The comet is now so faint you'll need a pair of binoculars just to see it. The comet is now higher in the western sky after sunset, more easily placed for viewing. However, you'll need some optical help to get a view. A time exposure with a steady camera might…
High School Is Defined by Its Diversity
About 730 students are enrolled at the high school, representing a wide variety of backgrounds and educational needs. With the student population expected to rise in the coming years, school leaders are pondering replacing the aging building.
Voter Registration Climbs Prior to Presidential Election
Voter registration is up, early voting has begun and town clerks across the Island are busy preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest general elections in Martha’s Vineyard history.
Soccer Teams Look to Defend Golden Anchor Titles
The boys and girls soccer teams will star in a cross-sound battle with Nantucket Saturday.
Ban Glue Traps
Rodent management is one thing, purposefully inflicting the type of suffering caused by glue traps is a different story. It’s barbaric.
Many Hands on Deck
I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible community that rallied around me when my boat, Wyknott, sank at the dock in Menemsha.
Preserve Island Neighborhoods
When our mother found 108 Center street in 1980 it reminded her of where she grew up, a quintessential New England village in rural Rhode Island.
Oak Bluffs Special Town Meeting to Consider Cyber Scam, Solar Funds
Oak Bluffs voters will be asked to take action on some $1 million in spending requests at a special town meeting Tuesday, including one to correct a loss from a cyber scam this past August.
Challengers Look to Unseat Cyr in State Senate Race
Julian Cyr is in a three-way race with Barnstable Republican Christopher Lauzon and Joe Van Nes, an unenrolled dark horse candidate from West Tisbury.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 25
When the big yellow school bus pulled up to Menemsha Beach the other day and a rather large group of young teens disembarked, the situation was clear. We’d been invaded by the British.
Chappy Town Column: Oct. 25
This Friday night come to the Chappy Community Center and listen to John O’Toole and friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. $10 donation at the door.
West Tisbury Town Column: Oct. 25
So I will buy a small bag of KitKats and place a pumpkin next to the front door, but it is unlikely that any little space aliens will come to our house on Halloween.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 25
I do not even know why I bothered to put in my contact lenses before watching the Patriots game in the UK last Sunday…and against the Jacksonville Jaguars!
Still Persisting
The beauty of fall migration is that some migrants unexpectedly persist. Of course daytime temperatures in the low 70s, help.
Tomato Time
It’s been downright hot for several days. I overdress in the mornings and by midday, the truck turns into a closet.
Something’s Fishy
Since the end of the Derby has come and gone, it is not the anglers or their escapades that have me pondering poisson.
Vineyard Wind Plans to Remove More Turbine Blades
GE Vernova, the manufacturer of the blades for the wind farm south of the Island, said Wednesday that it intends to remove more turbine blades as a precautionary measure, while taking steps to strengthen others.
Chilmark Dog Makes Reading a Little Less Ruff
This school year, students in Melissa McNickles’ second and third grade class have started reading to Molly, a great Pyrenees mix, to practice reading aloud.
Harbor Homes Drops Shelter Plan for Dukes County Avenue
Harbor Homes announced the purchase agreement last summer, but its wastewater application was denied by the town, according to the nonprofit.
Oak Bluffs Names Stephen Foster as Fire Chief
The town select board appointed deputy chief Stephen Foster to the permanent post Tuesday night. Mr. Foster will take the helm of the department on Dec. 21, when Chief Nelson Wirtz retires.
Library Improvements Top Tisbury Special Town Meeting
At the meeting Dec. 17, voters will be asked to approve more than $8 million for library improvements.
Driver Hurt in West Tisbury Rollover Crash
Firefighters and police responded to the intersection of State Road and Old County Road around 4:20 p.m. for the collision.
Tourism Summit Talks State of the Industry
Island tourism officials raised the prospect of better courting international visitors at a new tourism conference held in Edgartown this week.
Community Church Hires Pastor
Faith Community Church announced this week that it has hired Joseph Lukins as pastor. He will start work this coming Sunday, Oct. 27.
Scientists Eye New Methods for Restoring Chilmark Pond
Local scientists and advocates are undertaking new research and exploring new preservation efforts in an attempt to save Chilmark Pond, one of Martha’s Vineyard’s unhealthiest ponds, from harmful algal blooms.
New Initiative Hopes to Spark Interest in the Trades
The art of the trade will be on display with SparkMV, a new event where kids are invited to experience a variety of trade work and get their hands dirty with tools.
Planting Roots for the Future
A new “food forest” at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School looks to enrich the area with perennial plants while also cutting down on the Island’s carbon footprint.
Bills Rack Up in Tisbury Fire Chief Investigation
The town has not disclosed what prompted the leave, but invoices obtained by the Gazette in a public records request show town leaders have met regularly with their attorneys to discuss the chief’s employment status and have considered termination hearings.
MVC Looks For Better Ways to Deal With Trash
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has been presenting a new report on waste to Island officials, raising questions about how to reduce waste, save money and find better ways to recycle.
Tree Planting in Oak Bluffs
The Oak Bluffs tree stewards will meet on Saturday, Nov. 2, for their community fall tree planting. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Niantic Park.
MVC Takes Up “Missing Middle” Subdivision
An Edgartown subdivision plan that aims to tackle the Island’s middle-income housing shortage is headed for deliberations by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission following the conclusion of a public hearing Thursday.
First-Time Derby Contestant Reels in Grand Prize
Carmelo Torres, who moved to the Vineyard in June to take care of a friend’s mother, drew the winning key at the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby awards ceremony Sunday.
Going Local from the Ground Up
Native plant integration is a large part of climate change resilience, and environmental groups on the Island are trying to educate the public about what they can do to help.
New Citizens Celebrated at Edgartown Ceremony
American flags dotted the crowd at the Edgartown courthouse on Friday, where 12 people were naturalized as American citizens.
With Leslie’s Drugstore Closed, Island Pharmacies Help Bridge the Gap
When Leslie’s closed last month, health officials were scrambling to make sure Islanders would still be able to get their medications. Pharmacies and providers say they are resettling patients.
Bank Grants Help Nonprofit Expansion Plans
The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation gave $500,000 each to Martha’s Vineyard Community Services and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard.
Vineyard Hunger Committee Disbands
The committee on hunger is dissolving its organization after nearly 50 years, with Island Grown Initiative taking over the committee’s Serving Hands and Family to Family food distribution programs.
Golfers Shine at End of Season
Nick Rabeni, a senior at the regional high school, has qualified for the Division 2 State Golf Championship, which will be held Monday at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield.
