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
May 16, 2025
Planets and Moon
There are two visible planets in the evening sky and two visible in the morning sky. The planets Jupiter and Mars appear in the western sky after sunset with Jupiter being the closest to the horizon. Jupiter is brilliant and easy to find, residing in the setting zodiacal constellation Taurus. Don't wait too long. The…
Manning Wins in Tight Aquinnah Select Board Race
Chris Manning beat out incumbent Gary Haley by just five votes at the annual town election Thursday.
Grey Barn and Farm to Pause Business at End of Summer
Owners Molly and Eric Glasgow announced the decision to pause their business on Thursday, saying the farmstand can’t keep up with the rising cost of farming and cheesemaking.
From Tragedy to Advocacy, Vineyarder Pushes for More Access to Epinephrine
Thanks to the work of Megan Shai Brown, three bills have been introduced at the State House that could increase access to lifesaving allergy medication.
Grey Barn and Farm Plans to Pause
The beloved Grey Barn and Farm, known for its fresh bread and award-winning cheese, will pause its business at the end of the season. And a mystery with spotted turtles on Noman's Land.
On Noman’s Land, Deformed Turtles Perplex Scientists
For years, scientists have been surveying the spotted turtle population on Noman’s Land. One thing has stood out to them: a significant number of adult turtles have deformed legs when compared to their mainland compatriots.
Oak Bluffs Mulls Limiting Moped Rentals to One Rider
The Oak Bluffs select board renewed licenses for two moped rental companies Tuesday amid conversations about how to increase safety for riders.
Porchfest Returns to Edgartown
Porchfest returns this Saturday, with a lineup of musicians set to perform all over Edgartown.
Community Thank You
On behalf of the Friends of the Up-Island Council on Aging, I would like to thank Sue and Dave at the OffShore Ale Co.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Such a Good Mom
Julia Spiro’s third novel, Such a Good Mom, opens on deceptively conventional grounds.
Ruby, Island’s Oldest Goat, Dies
Ruby, the oldest known goat on the Vineyard and a polarizing up-Island figure, was laid to rest on April 19 at age 20.
Flocking Together
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful crew at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Islanders Celebrate First Recovery Court Graduation
The new court, aimed to help address the underlying addiction that often drives people into the criminal justice system, applauded its first four graduates this week.
After Search, Jewish Culture Festival Plans West Tisbury Return
The Jewish Culture Festival will be returning this summer to the same West Tisbury property as last year after briefly entertaining other locations due to town-imposed attendance limits.
Trustees Sue Over Gate Blocking Cape Pogue Trail
The sandy off-road vehicle trails of Chappaquiddick seem to be leading to a new destination as of late: a courtroom.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 11
John Hynes purchased 475 Katana Road in Edgartown from Renee Greene for $510,000 on May 6.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 9
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $174,610 for the business week ending on Friday, May 9, 2025. The land bank receives its funds from a two per cent fee charged on many Vineyard real estate transactions.
Chappy Town Column: May 16
When I was in sixth grade, way back when, my family purchased a motorboat named Pilot from the yacht club. It had been used for many decades in the sailing program and was replaced by a Boston Whaler. It was a product of Cape Cod Shipbuilding over in Wareham.
Alewives Arrive
From the May 17, 1940 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Simon Pinkham, Vineyard Haven police officer, holds the distinction of having apprehended and landed the first striped bass of the season.
Edgartown Town Column: May 16
Sun, sun, sun! The sun has been shining, people are loving the warmer weather, there are many baby bunnies running around, everyone is happy.
Chilmark Town Column: May 16
I’ve always been a voracious reader. Escaping into a book can often be a pressure release for those day to day ups, down and, most of all, sideways.
West Tisbury Town Column: May 16
There are many reasons why the Vineyard is an attractive summer vacation destination. There’s the beaches, the salty cool air, daisies in the meadows, walks on the trails.
Lingering
Migration takes many forms. Of course there are new arrivals that interest us, and of course there are transients that are passing through, but there are also late individuals that probably should have already migrated further north.
Brood XIV
Charles Marlatt had my kind of interior design sense.
To Wit
We’ve had a series of beautiful days. As I said last week, there is nothing like the month of May. Everyday, there is something new to enjoy. Finally, the cabbages, broccoli, collards and spigarello are in the ground.
Greetings Caleb
Rafaela De Souza and Tiago De Souza, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Caleb Rodrigues De Souza, born on May 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome Ivy
Amy Baynes and Tarek Harfouch welcomed their happy and healthy baby girl, Ivy Baynes Harfouch, on April 17 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hello Levor
Shanalee King and Levor King, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Levor King Jr., born on May 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Levor weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth.
Cedar Arrives
Rebecca Sharp and Heather Sharp, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Cedar Michael Sharp, born on May 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aquinnah Approves Funds for Town Hall Repairs
Aquinnah residents dedicated more than $500,000 to improving municipal infrastructure and town-owned properties at the annual town meeting Tuesday.
Environmental Police Investigate Dead Alligator Found in West Tisbury
The dead gator was found on Saturday at Sepiessa Point Reservation in West Tisbury, a police spokesperson confirmed.
Newcomer Wins Tisbury School Committee Seat
The Tisbury School committee will be seeing a new face as Alicia Lesnikowska defeated incumbent member Michael Watts for a three-year term on the committee.
MVYouth Awards Nearly $1 Million in Education Scholarships
MVYouth has awarded almost $1 million in education scholarships for 11 graduating seniors this year.
High Schooler Steps Up for Veterans Housing
Harrison Lazarus, a junior at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, is teaming up with the Harley Riders and local businesses to raise money for Island veterans.
Sailors Get Warm Menemsha Welcome After Completing the Atlantic Circuit
Josh Kegan and Enrica Jossi’s boat the S/V Lúthien appeared on the horizon of Menemsha Harbor on Saturday morning for the first time in a year.
Nonprofit Takes Ownership of Nobska Light
A beacon familiar to Island travelers is changing hands after about 200 years of government management.
Supreme Court Declines Second Vineyard Wind Petition
Last Monday, the court announced it would not take up the appeal filed by the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance, keeping a previous ruling on the 62-turbine Vineyard Wind project intact.
Draw It on the Ground; Build It Upside Down
When Jim Boos, a retired yacht captain living on Bequia, took it upon himself to help the community rebuild a historic whaleboat called the Iron Duke, he hired Ross Gannon and Nat Benjamin to fly down this winter with their families and a few tools and help get the local boatbuilders started.
Stonewall Homeowners File Appeal Over House Move Restrictions
The Chilmark conservation commission gave property owners along Stonewall Beach permission to relocate their homes and bolster the deteriorating cliff. But, upset with what they consider burdensome limits on the plan, the homeowners have filed an appeal.
Select Board Considers Chilmark Community Center’s Future
The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to have town staff start working on a request for proposals for the operations of the center in the summer of 2026. The board also voted to expand the community center advisory committee from three voting members to five.
Steamship Gets Ready to Welcome Newest Ferry
The Steamship Authority is bringing its newest ferry, M/V Aquinnah, to the Vineyard May 16 for a public commissioning ceremony at the Oak Bluffs terminal.
