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
September 12, 2025
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending Sept. 12
As darkness falls and the still water of the harbor becomes a place of wonder, the illuminated jigs transform the squid fishing scene into a mesmerizing spectacle.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending Sept. 12
Like many people, I was so happy to have all the rain we got on Sunday. My plants were happy and so was I that I did not have to water, and the ground certainly needed it.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Week Ending Sept. 12
The Town of Tisbury is so fortunate to have Heather Maciel as our animal control officer. She is thoughtful, kind and helpful. Do not hesitate to call her if you have a problem.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Week Ending Sept. 12
Ronald and Charlene Carroll did not realize early on that their great uncle, William H. Lewis, was not only a football, political and legal giant from Boston, but was also a regular at Shearer Cottage in the early 20th century.
Conquering Concord Grapes
I could not be happier with the change from hot, humid and miserable summer weather. We had a nice, soaking rain to refresh the lawns and gardens.
West Tisbury Town Column: Week Ending Sept. 12
In case you thought we were still enjoying summer, there is one group of scientists telling us that we are already in autumn.
Autumn Skies
If you've been outside at night, you've noticed so much has changed with the passage of summer. We have a whole new view of the cosmos. Most of the summer constellations have moved East. Stand outside before 9 p.m. and the night sky is dark, so different than two months ago. Overhead you've got the…
Welcome Chloe
Nicole and Lance Fullin, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Jae Fullin, born on Sept. 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Snake Smile
Do snakes really have lips?
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending Sept. 7
Chilmark
Manuel J. Rose purchased Stonewall Beach, Lot 8 in Chilmark from Katharine Keene Metell Trust, Suzanna Keene Trust and Aerie Realty Trust for $105,000 on Sept. 5.
Skye Arrives
Shane Laderoute and Tyler Gibson, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Skye David Gibson, born on Sept. 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Skye weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth.
Hello Cliana
Kayla and Kevin Hennigan, of Newton, announce the birth of a daugher, Cliana Maeve Hennigan, born on Sept. 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Cliana weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth.
Derby Days
From the September 12, 1947 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Of the scores of fishing derbies now being held, or about to open along the Atlantic coast, the Vineyard event is the largest of all, in point of preparation, publicity and prizes.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 5
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $226,935 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Birthday Bash
With his riveting piece in last week’s Vineyard Gazette, operations manager Jim Pfeiffer set the tone for a birthday bash unlike any scene on Davis Lane in Edgartown history.
He Bothered to Stop
It is easy for any one of us to drive by and see some car out of place and think, “I wonder what this is all about, oh well I have to get going.”
Deer Are the Problem
Well, we made it through another summer — more people, more ticks, more tick-related diseases, more tick talks, more hand wringing about solutions.
George V. Tankard Jr. 5K Race
The 23rd annual NAACP George V. Tankard Jr. memorial 5K road race and walk takes place Saturday, Sept. 20 with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21.
Charlotte Halloran Weds William Barron
Charlotte Amos Halloran, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael John Halloran, and William (Billy) Garth Barron, a son of Mr. Gregory Barron and Mrs. Sarah Murphy, were married on the second of August, two thousand twenty-five, at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
Derby Fever Still Hot After Eighty Years
The 80th edition of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby commences at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with fishermen heading out in the dark to test their luck by boat or casting from the shoreline.
Chef Deon Bids Farewell to His VFW Restaurant
After 14 years of nightly dinners at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Oak Bluffs, Chef Deon’s Kitchen will close for good later this month, serving its final meals on Sept. 21.
Gazette Celebrates Goss Press Birthday
The Vineyard Gazette celebrated the 50th birthday of its Goss Community Press on Tuesday by welcoming community members to the newspaper’s office to learn about the history of the press and see the workhorse in action.
Songwriting Festival Brings a Country Vibe
The four-day festival runs from Thursday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 21 at various venues around the Island.
West Tisbury Police Officer Threatens Lawsuit Over Chief’s Hiring Process
Lieut. Matthew Gebo sent the select board a demand letter earlier this month, claiming he was retaliated against for his union activities and was overlooked for the chief job because he wouldn’t accept a quid pro quo agreement.
In the Business of Political Intrigue
Former Massachusetts secretary of state and longtime seasonal Island visitor Michael Connolly will screen his new feature film, Unfinished Business, at Edgartown Cinemas on Tuesday, Sept. 16. at 7 p.m.
Oak Bluffs Struggles to Implement Bottle Ban
Oak Bluffs is attempting to figure out how to enforce its ban on the sale of single-use plastic drink bottles. The board of health this week said it has too much on its plate to implement the bylaw.
Calabash Earns First Place in Moffett Race
The 48th Annual George Moffett Race was held Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing another year of spirited competition and classic Vineyard sailing, honoring the legacy of George Moffett.
Green Villa Challenges MVC Jurisdiction Over Housing Projects
One of the largest housing proposals in recent memory, Green Villa has filed a lawsuit against the Martha’s Vineyard Commission that claims the regional planning agency should not be involved in permitting for “40B” affordable housing projects.
High Winds Bring Drama to Shields Regatta
The Shields National Championship Regatta returned to Edgartown last week, with 24 boats battling it out over three days of racing off Cow Bay in a series marked by strong southwest winds and two rescues at sea.
Steamship Recommends Fare Hikes for 2026
Steamship Authority officials this week unveiled potential rate increases for customers next year — including Islanders, whose heavily subsidized excursion fares could be going up for the first time since 2021.
Fund Transfers Top West Tisbury Special Town Meeting
Officials are urging residents to come to Sept. 16 town meeting so the town can handle the short, but important, warrant.
Tuesdays in the Newsroom to Celebrate Goss Printing Press
To honor the hardworking Goss Community Press’s 50th birthday, the Gazette is hosting a special Tuesdays in the Newsroom event on Sept. 9, where the community is invited to learn about the history of the press and watch it in action.
Honoring the Land and Tradition at Aquinnah Powwow
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) held its 19th annual powwow over the weekend, bringing together generations of tribal families to celebrate their culture and honor the land.
Chilmark Calls on Cell Providers for Better Service
Chilmark town officials are hoping they can get through to cellular providers about the lack of signal in the up-Island community.
Soccer Teams Look Strong in Opening Games
Boys soccer opened the season with back-to-back wins, defeating Monomoy 3-1 and Cohasset 1-0 to start on an undefeated note. Girls soccer defeated Monomoy 4-0 but lost to Sutton High School 3-1.
Weathering a Challenge for a Good Cause
Nevin Sayre completed his Island-wide sail Friday afternoon, traversing the perimeter of the Vineyard on a wing foil. The 55-mile trip took under five hours and raised over $45,000 for Community Services.
Seasonal Closures Floated for Striped Bass Fishery
Island fishermen are hoping that regulators will take steps to protect the fragile striped bass population after several proposals were aired for public comment last month.
Island Elderly Housing Remembers Longtime Supporter
Friends and family of John Early gathered in a recently renovated community meeting room at Woodside Village on Thursday to dedicate the space to the late contractor.
He Bothered To Stop
It is easy for any one of us to drive by and see some car out of place and think, “I wonder what this is all about, oh well I have to get going.”
Revolution Wind Pushes Back Against Federal Stop Work Order
Revolution Wind is calling on a federal judge to toss out an order from the Trump administration that stopped construction on the fully permitted offshore wind energy farm off Aquinnah.
Aquinnah Parsonage Gets New Life as Affordable Housing
Aquinnah’s only church has transformed its long-vacant parsonage into rental housing, creating new affordable units to combat the Island’s housing crisis and strengthen ties with the Wampanoag tribal community.
