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
January 31, 2025
Crescent Moon and Planets
A thin waxing crescent moon will be visible so close to the horizon, you may miss it. The moon is a thin sliver. But right next to it you'll find a faint looking "star." It is the planet Saturn. The two are close together. Easier to spot is the bright planet Venus above the two.…
Hospital Earns Climate Leader Distinction
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital was one of 19 entities honored at the State House last week for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and guide the Commonwealth to a net zero future.
Presidential Hard Line Has Island Immigrants on Edge
Highly-publicized federal immigration arrests and deportations in U.S. cities have sown widespread anxiety in the Island’s Brazilian community.
Real Estate Sales Drop in 2024
The number of homes sold on the Vineyard in 2024 fell to its lowest point in over a decade, highlighting the effects of rising prices, high interest rates and a persisting hangover from the Covid real estate boom.
Ban Mopeds
Mopeds are dangerous and have been since the 1980s when Sam Feldman and Chilmark police chief Tim Rich began the safety crusade against rental mopeds here on the Vineyard.
Contra Dance Fundraiser
Vineyard Preservation Trust is hosting a Valentine’s Day contra dance at the Grange Hall on Feb. 14.
PathwaysARTS Brings the Artistic Heat
A dozen singers from across different musical genres will take the stage at PathwaysARTS this weekend, each backed by the Jeremy Berlin Trio.
Tuesday in the Newsroom to Feature Homelessness Discussion
The next Tuesdays in the Newsroom at the Gazette office takes place Feb. 11 and will feature a discussion on homelessness on the Island and efforts to combat it.
Hello Charlotte
Emily Parr and Bradley Myers, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Estelle Myers, born on Jan. 22.
Welcome Zoey
Vanessa Czarnecki and Matthew Sharkovitz, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Zoey Christina Sharkovitz, born in Jan. 22.
Clarice Arrives
Poliana and Raphael Dos Santos, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Clarice Helena Dos Santos, born on Jan. 27.
Announcing Emerson
Jennifer and Delmont Araujo, of Aquinnah, announce the birth of a daughter, Emerson Virginia Araujo, born on Jan. 23.
Chappy Town Coldmn: Jan. 31
The Chappy Community Center is still awaiting a part for the central heating system.
Edgartown Town Column: Jan. 31
Yes, it is still cold, the wind is still blowing and the ponds are surprisingly not frozen.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Jan. 31
Abigail McGrath established the Renaissance House in 2000 as a writer’s retreat on the Vineyard in honor of her mother, the poet Helene Johnson, and her aunt, the famous Dorothy West.
West Tisbury Town Column: Jan. 31
One small delight on a chilly winter day has been a shuffle of feathers on the roof over our bathroom.
Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 31
I’ve always believed in the written word. Putting your thoughts down on paper helps you clearly understand what and how you want to share something.
Bird Count
Almost two months of winter are yet to come, but signs of spring are becoming more plentiful.
Keeping Busy
We finally got a heat wave with temperatures just barely above freezing. I cannot remember the ground even freezing last winter.
Staying Put
Cold shoulders, cold turkey, cold feet, cold sweat and cold everything has been the norm this winter.
Vineyard Conservation Projects Score State Grants
Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and The Nature Conservancy received the grants for conservation projects in Edgartown and West Tisbury from the state Department of Fish and Game.
Fly Tying Time
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will begin its winter fly-tying get-togethers on Tuesday Feb. 4.
Boys’ Swim Team Is Cape and Islands Dual Meet Champs
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School swim teams have found success this season, with the boys’ team undefeated in league meets and some swimmers already qualifying for the state championships.
Federal Funding Freeze Rescinded, Easing Island Concerns
A federal funding freeze from the Trump administration that caused widespread concern for Vineyarders this week was rescinded as abruptly as it was put forth.
Winter Sports Gain Momentum as Playoffs Near
The girls hockey team has been racking up wins lately as the high school winter sports season inches closer to the playoffs.
Edgartown Fires Animal Control Officer
Kimberly Andrade, who started working for the town in December 2021, was on paid administrative leave for 10 months before she was terminated by the select board on Jan. 23 in a meeting that lasted under two minutes.
Airport Sees Even More Traffic in 2024
Last year, 81,666 passengers came through the airport, setting a new high point in the terminal’s 66-year history.
Sperm Whale Found Dead on Cuttyhunk
There were no obvious external wounds on the whale, which was found washed up on the island over the weekend.
Island Chef Takes Over Little House Cafe; Announces Pasta Eatery
Little House Cafe in Vineyard Haven is changing hands, names and menus this winter.
Vineyard Students Shine at Scholastic Art Awards
A total of 20 students from Martha’s Vineyard earned recognition for their work in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, an annual statewide competition since 1923.
Celebrating a Cup O’ Kindness and More at Burns Nicht
Electric candles flickered on tables at the The Loft Saturday evening, as members of the Scottish Society and aficionados of Scottish culture gathered for the annual celebration of Burns Nicht. Burns Nicht commemorates Robert Burns, the 18th-century poet regarded as the bard of Scotland. It is held each year on Jan. 25, his birthday. The…
LaCivita Accepts Tisbury Town Administrator Job
Joseph LaCivita, currently the general manager of Watervliet, N.Y., will start on March 3. The select board unanimously picked Mr. LaCivita to succeed longtime administrator John Grande, who left in December.
Hunters Consider Different Ways to Reduce Rising Deer Population
At a pair of public hearings, some hunters gave their support to running the annual deer hunting season into January to reduce the Island’s deer population. Others focused on different measures, such as allowing hunting on Sundays.
Capacity Limit Sends Jewish Cultural Festival in Search of New Venue
The West Tisbury select board voted 2-1 last week to allow the annual event, but said the festival could have no more than 300 attendees – less than half of what the festival had hoped for.
Tisbury School Enrollment Jumps, Pushing Budget Higher
Rising enrollment at the newly-renovated Tisbury School is helping to drive a 17 per cent increase in the school’s operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1 of this year. The school committee certified the nearly $10.8 million budget last week, clearing the way for the Tisbury select board and the financial and…
Lookout Man Sentenced for Rockland Trust Robbery
Romane Andre Clayton, 22, of New Haven, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William Young to four years in prison for his role in the 2022 robbery.
