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
November 7, 2025
Land Bank Revenues as of Oct. 31
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $1,891,559.88 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending Nov. 7
Chappaquiddickers refer to the SSA ferry service as the Big Ferry to differentiate it from the Chappy Ferry.
Please Adopt Us: Week Ending Nov. 7
It’s been a great week for adoptions! Silver Sox and Hickory both found their new families, and Micki’s adoption has been finalized. We couldn’t be happier for all of them and their new families.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Week Ending Nov. 7
The late Walter Lowe lived on Vineyard avenue and he would have marveled at all the young people enjoying Halloween with full-bloom costumes, walking, biking and running in the middle of the street last Friday.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending Nov. 7
We have had a nice amount of rain, it has not been too cold, the sun is still warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities, but the wind has been very present.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Week Ending Nov. 7
In my long history of Halloweens I have never had a more disappointing one than last Friday.
Leonid Meteor Shower
The Leonid Meteor Shower is one of the year’s favorites. And while we are more than a week from the radiant date of November 17 and 18th, keep your eyes out at night for early arrivals.
Remarkable Sightings
The southward migration winds down in November, as most, but not all, migrants have gone further south. The southbound migration continues into early January.
Gorgeous Gourds
Don’t squash my enthusiasm.
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending Oct. 31
Dogfish Bar LLC. purchased 29 Oxcart Road in Aquinnah from Samuel Glazer and Olga Megwinoff Glazer for $3,750,000 on Oct. 31.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending Nov. 7
One thing I love about Halloween is its unique ability to gather people together.
Got Game
From the November 9, 1928 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Verily, the season for sport never ends on Martha’s Vineyard.
West Tisbury Town Column: Week Ending Nov. 7
All it takes is a couple of days of mighty wind to open up the sky and blanket our yard with a pumpkin spice comforter.
Making People Go Hungry Is Not the Answer
SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, is a critical lifeline for people across the country, including many Islanders who are struggling to afford the food they need.
The Gift of Vineyard Memories
The Martha’s Vineyard magic began in 1971, the day my prepubescent self swung open the door of our shiny new Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and set foot on hot, squishy, South Beach sand.
Mission Critical
On Oct. 23, the MVC public hearings of the proposed Ocean View Hotel ended.
No Comment
A most deeply concerning new rule regarding public comment was presented at the recent Steamship Authority Board Meeting on October 23.
Cross Country Team Shines, States Await
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School cross country team is wrapping up a successful season this weekend as the team competes in the division 2C state championship on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Northfield Mountain Recreation Center.
Barnraisers Ball Is a Community Celebration
Dust off the dancing shoes and baking skills, it’s time for the 31st annual Barnraisers Ball.
Fire Departments Face Volunteer Shortage
A national shortage of volunteers has spread to the Island’s fire departments, prompting some towns to offer more paid positions and rethink their staffing structure.
Girls Soccer Advances; Boys Team Loses in Overtime
The girls soccer team defeated North Reading 21-20 in sudden death penalty kicks on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the division 3 playoffs. Next up in the quarterfinals is Tewksbury Memorial. The game is Saturday at home, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Islanders Say More Help Will Be Needed Despite SNAP Order
Federal courts last week ordered the Trump administration to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) this month after it suspended the program on Nov. 1.
Young Opera Singers Charm Island Audience
Love, in all its guises, was in the air at the West Tisbury library Sunday afternoon.
Steamship Authority Announces Finalists for General Manager Role
The Steamship Authority revealed its two finalists for the general manager position on Wednesday ahead of interviews scheduled for Friday: internal candidate Mark Amundsen and Alex Kryska, who works as the COO at a California-based ferry company.
Covid and Flu Vaccines
On Sunday, Nov. 9 a Covid and flu vaccine clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School cafeteria.
Oak Bluffs Restricts Rental Mopeds to Just the Driver
Oak Bluffs residents voted overwhelmingly to ban two-rider moped rentals as part of a bylaw amendment at a special town meeting Tuesday.
Vineyarders Rally to Help Jamaica Relief Efforts
On Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane, bringing winds up to 185 miles per hour, one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit the country. Islanders have rallied, hosting fundraisers and gathering essential supplies.
SSA Probes Damage to Barnstable Propellers
Steamship Authority officials are stumped as to how M/V Barnstable suffered propeller damage so severe the vessel had to be taken out of the water last month for repairs.
Fred Huss Memorial Relay Is a Moving Celebration
The inaugural Fred Huss Memorial Quahaug Relay took place Saturday, with friends and family transporting quahaugs from Sunset Lake to Sengekontacket Pond.
High School Committee Opts for Islandwide Vote For School Funding
Also known as a district election, the single-issue vote will be held simultaneously in all six towns, replacing the traditional town meeting process and individual town elections to determine the outcome.
Girls and Boys Soccer Teams Advance With Decisive Wins
The girls and boys soccer teams defeated their respective opponents Monday to advance to the next round of playoffs.
Tisbury Sets Tax Rates as Average Home Value Tops $2 Million
Resident homeowners in Tisbury will continue to pay a lower property tax than owners who live primarily off-Island, after the select board voted 2-0 Oct. 28 to continue the residential exemption.
Bank Foundation Helps Local Nonprofits
The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation granted nearly $500,000 to organizations on the Island and in Falmouth Tuesday evening at Camp Jabberwocky.
Edgartown Home Sale Sets New Residential Record
A 15,000 square foot mansion on Katama Bay sold last week for $37.5 million, making it the highest single residential sale ever on Martha’s Vineyard.
A Life Extended and Deepened by Community
It’s the same room: the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital emergency room, almost two years later.
Municipal Conflict Boils Over in Tisbury
Long-simmering resentments between two key elected bodies in Tisbury spilled over this week as members of the select board and the planning board accused one another of incivility and disrespect.
