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
March 28, 2025
Nantucket Files Suit Against SouthCoast Wind
The town and county of Nantucket have filed a legal challenge over the approval process for SouthCoast Wind, a 141-turbine offshore wind energy project planned for the waters south of the island.
Chappy Town Column: March 28
Some of you may know the couple of young fellas from Chappy who graduated from engineering school and got jobs at Tesla in the design department.
Welcome Logan
Kara and Ryan Leandro, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Logan Christopher Leandro, born on March 23.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 28
We are riding the usual roller coaster of spring weather here in the northeast. As we approach April it seems things are settling down a bit. There is plenty to do now on the Island so turn your collar up to the wind and get out there.
Edgartown Town Column: March 28
The March winds are certainly keeping us in a cool mood, but the sun is trying to keep us happy. Monday was certainly a great day with the sun and just a small wind. But it will soon be April with the rain to bring May flowers.
Boötes, the Shepherd
A popular spring constellation, easy to find, is Boötes, the shepherd. The large constellation is rising in the north east after sunset. The arrangement of stars looks like a large kite, though it depicts a shepherd. The bright orange star Arcturus is at the bottom of the kite, where one might attach a tail. Another…
Perils of Peas
I’m going to say something that every old person on the planet says on a regular basis: “They don’t make things like they used to!”
Maybe Mulberry
Maybe we shouldn’t go round the mulberry bush or perhaps even plant it.
Iconic Arrivals
There are several species that everyone enjoys seeing in the spring as it signals better weather is coming.
West Tisbury Town Column: March 28
I contacted a couple of West Tisbury friends who drive a Tesla to see how they are dealing with the wacky threats to their brand of vehicles.
Chilmark Town Column: March 28
I saw my first osprey yesterday. It was a glorious spring sight and, despite its altitude, hard to miss with all the noise.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending March 23
Second Nature Designs Inc. purchased 427 State Road in Vineyard Haven from Michael Donaroma for $625,000 on March 17.
Leaf Blowers on Town Warrants
Leaf blowers are on nearly every town warrant as we head into town meeting season. And the Osprey are back! The osprey are magnificent fish-eating birds of prey and are an iconic sign of spring and warmer temperatures on Martha’s Vineyard.
Theatre With a Bite, The Shark Is Broken Comes to the Vineyard
The Shark Is Broken, actor and playwright Ian Shaw’s behind-the-scenes take on the filming of Jaws in 1974, is finally coming to the Vineyard this summer after successful runs on Broadway and overseas.
Museum Lifts Up Denniston Legacy
The story of Reverend Denniston and his family is currently on display at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in an exhibit called Finding Our Way Home: The Denniston Family and 11 Masonic Avenue.
Voters to Decide on Future of Gas Leaf Blowers
As the Vineyard approaches its annual town meeting season, a highly-debated bylaw aimed at curbing the noise of leaf blowers is on nearly every town’s warrant.
On the Road With the Hermes Rocket
I first met Phyllis Meras walking down Music street in West Tisbury on what I have come to know as her daily sojourn.
Foolish Pleasures
How often have I responded with a well-practiced shameful shrug because of something I said, or something I didn’t say, or because I showed up wearing this instead of that.
Noisy Nuisance
You know that annoying sound all too well — the ear-piercing whirr of a leaf blower coming from your neighbor’s backyard.
News Boy
In the weekend before his 83rd birthday, Frank Corey of Temahigan avenue, was delivering the evening paper from house to house.
Preserve for Conservation
I’m writing to draw attention to Article #87 on the town warrant for the Edgartown town meeting.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending March 21
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $88,365 for the business week ending on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Please Adopt Us: March 28
It’s been a wonderful week at the shelter.
Learning to Be Lawn Friendly
Vineyard Conservation Society is looking to spread the word that lawns can be both beautiful and environmentally friendly.
Court Report: Week Ending March 28
Carolina Dossantos, 28, of Oak Bluffs, was arraigned on March 18 charges in Edgartown of assault and battery.
Uncertain Economy Contributes to Slow Summer Rental Bookings
With Memorial Day and the summer season on the horizon, Vineyard vacation rental agents are seeing an unfamiliar sight: availability in July and August.
Hands Off! Protest
Hands Off! is hosting a protest at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven on April 5 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Passover Seder
The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center will host a community Passover seder on Sunday, April 13.
Nonprofit Offers Vacations to Islanders With Cancer
Vineyard Havens, a nonprofit that has brought cancer patients to the Island for vacation respites since 2019, is now offering programming for Vineyarders.
Chilmark Holds Off on Proposal to Expand Wetland Zones
A proposal from the Chilmark conservation commission to change its wetland protection regulations won’t make the annual town meeting warrant after the select board raised concerns last week.
Gay Head Lighthouse Work to Take Longer than Expected
The expected completion date was pushed back from May 1 to June 10 after the crew found extensive damage to iron components in the lantern room, lighthouse keeper Chris Manning said Monday.
Edgartown Taps Tisbury Harbor Master to Replace Charlie Blair
The select board Monday voted to hire Gary Kovack, the current Tisbury harbor master and a former Edgartown police officer, to replace longtime harbor master Charlie Blair.
Putting the Fun in Fund-Raiser
Membership Down!, at the Portuguese American Club Tuesday night, will be this off-season’s last chance to enjoy the high-spirited, collaborative performance style of multi-skilled Island choreographer Abby Bender.
SSA Hires Executive Search Firm
The Steamship Authority board of governors voted Friday to hire Faststream Recruitment to conduct an executive search for the next general manager.
Oak Bluffs Enacts New Mooring Wait-List Fee
Starting in December, the town will charge a fee for people who want to remain on the waitlist for moorings in Lagoon Pond, said harbor master Emily deBettencourt.
Sail into Imagination Contest
The Steamship Authority is accepting entries for its 10th annual Sail into Imagination art contest for students in grades K‐12.
Vineyarders Represent Falmouth Academy at Science Fair
Four students from the Vineyard attending Falmouth Academy earned top honors at the Region V Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair.
Neighbors Oppose Boat Shop Proposal
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week began its long-delayed public hearing on Rico’s Boat Service.
Firefighters Put Out Brush Fire at Quansoo
The fire was caused by someone who was having a fire on the beach that later spread to the grass, said Chilmark fire Jeremy Bradshaw.
Boys & Girls Club Building Project Begins MVC Review
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club is seeking permission to build a nearly 22,000-square-foot clubhouse in Edgartown as the organization runs out of room at its current campus.
Developers Pitch New Plan for Edgartown Subdivision
Katama Meadows, a mixed-income housing and subdivision proposal in Edgartown whose developers have a contentious past, opened what’s expected to be a lengthy public hearing before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission on Thursday night.
Edgartown Mulls Harbor Master Candidates
On Wednesday, the board interviewed Michael Gately, an Islander who has worked for a global marine infrastructure company, Tisbury harbor master Gary Kovack, and charter boat captain Kurt Peterson.
