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
January 17, 2025
Planetary Lineup
There are so many visible planets in our night sky. Step out into the early evening sky and you can get a view of most of them. Venus is low in the southwestern sky, next to it is the bright planet Saturn. Look higher in the sky for Jupiter, unmistakable, the brightest visible planet other…
After Coyote Bite, Edgartown Dog Treated for Rabies
The Edgartown Police Department is encouraging pet owners to keep a watchful eye after a dog was bitten by a coyote last week.
Edgartown Harbor Master Drops Anchor on Long Career
Charlie Blair took over as the Edgartown harbor master in 1995, but his love of being on the water began much earlier, as a boy growing up in Florida.
Pollinator Study Aims to Help Biodiversity on Island Farms
After three years of study, Island naturalists found that goldenrod planted at Island farms has aided pollinators, which are an integral part of the ecosystem.
Coastal Supply Co. Looks to Build on Success in Larger Space
When the opportunity arose for Coastal Supply Co. owner Anne-Marie Eddy to relocate to a larger space, she jumped at the chance.
It Could Happen Here
My 13-year-old son and I just completed our first round of on-camera Island interviews for a homeschool science project.
A Sentimental Journey
On the second Sunday in December, we took the noon boat from Vineyard Haven to Woods Hole, and well into our car trip I realized that I’d left my sunglasses on the boat.
Chris Dolby Sworn In as Edgartown Police Chief
It was standing room only at an Edgartown select board meeting Monday as family, friends and police officers gathered to celebrate the swearing-in of police chief Chris Dolby.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Jan. 17
I have a great idea of how you can spend next Monday, rather than in front of television watching the presidential inauguration.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 17
My sister-in-law Sandra Caruso had a double wallop of tragedy last week.
Chappy Town Column: Jan. 17
This week’s Chappy Community Center potluck has been postponed to Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 17
Weather is often challenging during scallop season. The wind can be relentless.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 17
The sun is shining, but it is still cold, and the wind is still blowing.
Recent Island Real Estate Transactions: Jan. 10
Eric N. Mader and Elizabeth M. Gregg purchased 4 Bartlett Woods in Chilmark from Mader MV LLC for $3,000,000 on Jan. 9.
Welcome Enzo
Monica Hamel and Alex Vieira, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Enzo Jaxon Vieira, born on Jan. 9.
Rafael Arrives
Karine De Paula and Ralfhe Palhares, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Rafael Batista Palhares De Paula, born on Jan. 10.
A Photographic Journey of Protests
Island resident and attorney Jamie Fishman combines both his lifelong passions in his new documentary photography book titled American Protest — Images from the Streets.
Island Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being remembered and celebrated across the Island this weekend.
Sky Gifts
Don’t be in the dark about this month’s planetary procession.
Change of Behavior
Temperatures have repeatedly been below freezing this past week, which changes a bird’s behavior.
Foundation Scholarship Portal Opens
Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation announces the opening of its 2025 scholarship season, which begins Jan. 17.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Jan. 10
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $523,230 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.
Saving Grace
It was practically a heat wave on Monday when the temperature got up into the 40s. We spent some time outside.
Tisbury Police Arrest Man for Alleged Bomb Threat at SSA Terminal
Tisbury police arrested David Capato, 56, and he was charged in Edgartown District Court on Thursday on terrorism and firearm charges.
Outdoor Experts Shine at Tuesdays in the Newsroom
The voices and personalities of the Vineyard Gazette’s outdoors columnists took center stage at the second edition of the recently revived Tuesdays in the Newsroom series.
Chilmark Select Board Member Won’t Run for Reelection
Chilmark select board chair James Malkin will have been a select board member for three terms by the time he steps down in April.
Lip Sync Contest Returns
Friends of Family Planning is bringing back its Lip Sync Contest. The event takes place Friday, Feb. 7 at The Loft in Oak Bluffs.
Four New Members Join MVC
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission welcomes Mary Bernadette Budinger-Cormie, Mark Gauthier, Jannette Vanderhoop and Willa Kuh for its first meeting of the year on Thursday.
Boys Hockey Continues Stellar Season
We’ve entered the thick of the winter sports season at the high school and the boys hockey team is leading the way with six wins so far.
Second Hockey Player Crosses 100-Point Threshold This Season
With the hockey team’s season not even at the halfway mark yet, the team has had a lot to celebrate as two players have now surpassed the 100-point mark.
Philanthropist Sam Feldman Left an Island-Wide Legacy
Island nonprofit leaders are remembering Sam Feldman, who died on Jan. 8 at 95, as a true mensch: a man of boundless good will and generosity, who never tired of finding ways to help others and bring people together.
Former Oak Bluffs Fire Chief to Return Temporarily
The retired Oak Bluffs fire chief will be returning in an advisory role this year to aid the department as it searches for a new deputy chief.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Vineyard Wind Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a legal challenge of the Vineyard Wind project lodged by a group of Nantucket residents.
Vineyard Has One of the Highest Rates of Insurance Cancellations
Martha’s Vineyard has one of the highest rates of home insurance policies not being renewed across the United States, leading to higher premiums, according to a newly released federal report.
Islanders Form New Group to Spur Action at Steamship Authority
The MV SSA Citizens’ Action Group, a loose coalition of Vineyarders and mainland residents, had its first meeting last week to talk about their frustrations with the ferry system.
Developer Sues Neighbors, Planning Board Officials Over Tisbury House
Developer Xerxes Aghassipour has filed a lawsuit against four people, including a member of the Tisbury planning board and the board’s staff administrator, claiming they engaged in a conspiracy to discredit his reputation and violate his rights by abusing the legal process.
Patrick Rolston Named Tisbury Fire Chief
Acting Tisbury fire chief Patrick Rolston can now call the job his own, after the select board voted Friday afternoon to make the arrangement permanent.
West Tisbury Awards Affordable Housing Project Contract
The proposed 401 State Road project is back on track after the town temporarily halted the development to deal with a potential $1.4 million funding gap.
High School Committee Passes $29.5 Million Budget
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee has unanimously certified a $29,560,540 school operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins this July 1.
