Jane Kenyon
I am the stone step, the latch, and the working hinge. I am the heart contracted by joy, the longest hair, white before the rest.-Jane Kenyon
March 21, 2025
Partial Solar Eclipse
Do you still have those solar eclipse safety glasses you tucked away some time ago. You've got an opportunity to use them again, a week from tomorrow, on Saturday, March 29 early in the morning. There will be a partial solar eclipse, possibly visible from here, in the early morning. We have to say upfront…
On Deadline
From the March 24 1995 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Jason Gay: It’s deadline week at The Chilmark Chronicle.
Cavity Tree
There are cavities that don’t require a dentist and should never be filled.
Spring Equinox Nesting
Our spring equinox, the start of the astronomical spring, comes on March 20 at 5:01 a.m. (I have not researched how they come up with the exact to the minute 5:01 time).
Spring Bulbs
I was so happy with the good amount of rain we received on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Chappy Town Column: March 21
Meanwhile, back here at the department of Life Goes On, where all of us work, it’s no longer business as usual.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 21
Two, count ‘em two, West Tisbury authors have been blessed with recognition in this past Sunday’s New York Times Book Review.
Edgartown Town Column: March 21
The daffodils are up and budded, and crocuses are blooming in different parts of the garden.
Chilmark Town Column: March 21
The weather starts to get warmer, the sun shines a little brighter and life seems full of new beginnings.
Woman Charged After Child’s Death
An Oak Bluffs woman who allegedly left a young boy she was babysitting alone in an SUV for several hours is facing a manslaughter charge after the boy died.
Fletcher (Flash) Wiley Was an Inspiration to All
The Berklee Performance Center in Boston is an unlikely forum for a celebration of life for someone who has died. But Fletcher (Flash) Wiley, who lived between Boston and the Vineyard, lived a life that was punctuated with surprises, innovation, excitement and commitment .
Municipal Housing Projects Head to Town Meeting
The first potential project with a municipal employee preference will also head to town meeting floor this year, with Island Housing Trust asking if the towns are willing to help pay for a teacher housing project in West Tisbury.
Putting Safety First on the Island
Roughly 45 Vineyard workers gathered at the Edgartown School cafeteria over the weekend for the Martha’s Vineyard Builder’s Association’s first open safety training held in Portuguese.
High School Building Plans Take Shape
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building committee is narrowing down its design options for a new or renovated school.
Insurance Shift Increases Options for Homeowners
The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association, which runs the FAIR plan for Bay Staters struggling to get insurance from other companies, is now allowing customers to get at least partial insurance with them for properties worth more than $1 million.
Film Festival Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Circuit Arts is celebrating 25 years of its March film festival. This year’s showcase takes place March 26 to 30, and features 15 films, numerous panel discussions, food experiences and music.
Oak Bluffs Woman Charged with Manslaughter After Child’s Death
Aimee Cotton is now facing a manslaughter charge after the young boy she was babysitting last week died at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Seventh Grade Travel Basketball Team Triumphs
The seventh grade boys travel basketball team won the New England Basketball Championship at Rhode Island College last weekend.
Island Flavors Unleashed
Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce presents an evening of culinary artistry at Harbor View Hotel on March 28.
Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard is sponsoring a series of upcoming candidate forums prior to local elections.
No Leaf Blowers
Somebody has to advocate for the natural world, I’ve always believed, since it doesn’t have a voice of its own.
Running With the Cows
The calves and children sprinted through melting February ice patches at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society pasture.
Golf Gratitude
The Oak Bluffs Public Library would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who made our recent Putts & Pints fundraiser a tremendous success.
Walking With Memories of the Mill Pond
On a recent Sunday after noon, the wind notwithstanding, I went for a walk along the west bank of West Tisbury’s controversial Mill Pond.
Crying at the Bar With Jules Feiffer
When I learned my Broadway play Sacrilege was closing after only 29 performances, I turned to an old Broadway pro for guidance.
Membership Down Returns
The anything-goes variety show is a both a belated St. Patrick’s Day celebration and a fundraiser to help refurbish the PA Club’s parking lot.
Court Report: Week Ending March 14
Henry A. Carney 3rd, 46, of Oak Bluffs, was arraigned on a Feb. 23 charge in Oak Bluffs of trafficking cocaine. His bail was set at $500 and he has a pretrial hearing on May 15.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 14
Jaroslav Kral purchased 6 Lauras Way in Edgartown for Bradford E. Pratt Trust, Laura J. Pratt Trust and Lot 13 S H F Realty Trust for $750,000 on March 12.
Charlotte Potter to Wed Kevin Leonard
The families of Charlotte Elise Taylor Potter and Kevin Gerard Leonard are thrilled to announce their engagement.
Please Adopt Us: March 21
We have big news, the shy torbi cat Nellie has adoption pending! We’re all just delighted for her and are praying all works out for the best.
Senior Transportation Services Get Boost From State Grants
The state has awarded more than $150,000 to Vineyard nonprofits in order to expand transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Cabin Music Strikes the Right Chord at Stillpoint
On Saturday, Stillpoint in West Tisbury will host screening of Cabin Music and a concert by the subject of the film, James Carson, and local musician and piano technician David Stanwood.
Island Autism Director Honored
Kate DeVane, the executive director of the Island Autism Group, will be awarded the Joseph Sattler Jr. Award later this month in recognition of her efforts to serve Islanders with autism.
JetBlue Pushes Back Vineyard Schedule
The largest seasonal airline at Martha’s Vineyard Airport will not start its summer schedule until June, with flights to Washington, D.C. beginning on June 12 and flights to New York starting on June 26.
Time Comes For Chilmark School Bell Tower
The Chilmark School needs to remove its bell tower because of the toll it’s taken on the elementary school’s roof.
Night Out for Nonprofits
MVYRADIO presents its fifth annual Night Out For Nonprofits on March 22 at the PA Club.
High School Job Fair
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will host its annual spring job fair on Wednesday, April 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Community Health Fair
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital will sponsor its 25th community free health fair on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Competing on the Ice for a Good Cause
First responders of Martha’s Vineyard will battle for bragging rights on the ice on Saturday, March 22 for the annual police department versus fire department hockey game.
Matt Poole Runs Unopposed for Chilmark Select Board
Matthew Poole was the lone candidate to pull nomination papers for the April 30 town election.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending March 14
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $162,660 for the business week ending on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Groups Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider Vineyard Wind Permits
The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation have both filed petitions with the country’s highest court, arguing that the Department of Interior did not follow the law when approving the project.
Island Grown Initiative Names New Co-Executive Director
Island Grown Initiative has selected a career-farmer with management experience to be their new co-executive director.
Oak Bluffs Woman Charged After Child Found Unresponsive
Aimee Cotton, 40, pleaded not guilty in Edgartown District Court on Friday to assault and battery on a child with injury and reckless child endangerment.
Harthaven Residents Take Issue With Music Levels at Nomans
A group of homeowners in Oak Bluffs is asking the town’s select board to turn the dial down on a popular bar’s music.
New Double Eatery at Five Corners Inches Closer to Approvals
Tisbury’s select board has approved a common victualer’s license for the dual eatery proposed for the former site of the Golden Bull steak house at Five Corners.
100-Apartment Green Villa Plan Aired at MVC Hearing
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission met Thursday to continue its public hearing on the controversial Green Villa condominium complex, which would create 100 income-restricted ownership apartments and four retail units on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road in Oak Bluffs.
Chappaquiddick Golf Course Changes Hands
Doug Halbert hopes to continue the legacy of the Royal and Ancient Chappaquiddick Links after purchasing the 138-year-old course last month.
Girls Hockey Recognized With Sportsmanship Award
The girls hockey team will travel to TD Garden on March 16 to be honored during the hockey state championships with the James F. Mulloy Ice Hockey Team Sportsmanship Award.
