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
January 9, 2026
Jupiter is Close
The brightest planet in our sky is now in opposition. Jupiter will be 393 million miles away, its closest to us, for the year. You'll see it rising in the eastern sky after sunset. It is brilliant, about as bright as it gets. That is still pretty far. It takes light 35 minutes to get…
The Works of Man Dwindle
When I reached the top of Slide Mountain many winters ago, I found a small plaque to Catskills nature writer John Burroughs declaring that, from here, “the works of man dwindle.”
Traditional
From the January 11, 1980 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Restructuring but Holding to Same Standard of Care
I’m not a doctor. I’m a serial entrepreneur with my share of losses and wins. I’ve spent summers on the Vineyard my entire life.
Land Bank Revenues as of Jan. 2
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $64,115 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Community Suppers Feed Body and Soul
Churches and organizations around the Island are continuing their tradition of providing a venue for food and conversation during the off-season.
Wrestling Returns to Regional High School
At exactly 4:02 p.m. on Wednesday, when the Vineyard’s Ian Nunes stepped on the mat to face off against Cooper Fisher of Falmouth Mashpee, the first home wrestling match in over 40 years became a reality.
In Wake of Tragedy, Hundreds Gather at Portuguese American Club
Tuesday’s gathering at the PA Club to remember Patricia Bergeron and Roy Scheffer was packed shoulder to shoulder with Islanders of all ages and walks of life as hundreds came to pay their respects.
Red House Finds New Home
The Red House will move into a building on the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services main campus, giving long-term stability to the Island’s only peer recovery center.
Please Adopt: Week Ending Jan. 9
We have a special New Year’s adoption to report.
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending Jan 2
Jordan K. Wallace purchased 22 Wing Road in Oak Bluffs from Christopher M. Grosso for 1$,000,000 on Dec. 30.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending Jan. 9
I think we have had more snow already this year than the past two years.
West Tisbury Town Column: Week Ending Jan. 9
It is indeed a cold start to the winter, cold and windy and sometimes white.
MV NAACP to Hold Martin Luther King Day Luncheon
The Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon at the Portuguese-American Club on Jan. 19.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending Jan. 9
Here we go again, Norton Point has breached.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending Jan. 9
I think this just might be the perfect opportunity to use the idiom “A little birdy told me.”
Slushy
The weather, just like my family members, does not respond to criticism.
Winter Beach
Mother Nature giveth and she taketh away.
Bird Count Update
Here are a few updates to the annual Martha’s Vineyard Christmas Bird Count that was held on Dec. 28.
High School Principal Search Moves Forward
The search for the next principal of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School enters a new phase this month, as superintendent Richard Smith begins reviewing job candidates’ applications with the help of a 20-member review committee.
Winter Sports Teams Start Strong
The high school winter sports season is at full sail, and the Vineyard boys hockey and basketball teams are leading the way with six and five wins each.
Bird Flu Knocks Out Island Farm’s Chicken Flock
Bird flu made a resurgence on the Vineyard over the holidays after the disease wiped out half of the 350-bird flock at Slough Farm in Edgartown.
Boat Owner Lawsuit Claims Town Retaliated Against Him
An Edgartown mooring holder has filed a lawsuit against the town, alleging a town official retaliated against him by barring access to the town’s only water taxi service.
Island Community Remembers a Selfless Couple Who Lived to Give Back
A common word this week, as the Island community mourned the death of Roy Scheffer and Patricia Bergeron, was generosity. The couple were generous with their time, with their talents and with their kindness.
For Trish and Roy
Let us go with you / out on one last tow / How your wake / curls / early morning / crystal cold / rolling down light house point / Big wolf moon rising tide / lets you cut the shoal / a little close.
The Good Ones Mines a Vast Emotional Terrain
From the title alone, one might assume that Anna Yukevich’s new EP, The Good Ones, focuses solely on “the good stuff.” But that would be a mistake.
Revolution Wind Heads to Court Over Stop Work Order
In court filings last week, Revolution Wind, the 65-turbine wind farm located 12 miles off the coast of Aquinnah, said the Department of Interior’s decision to halt leases for reported national security concerns was against the law.
Study of Island Schools Suggests Regionalization Be Considered
A recently-completed review by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools suggested regionalization could benefit the Island’s elementary school systems.
Two Dead After Being Pulled from Waters Off Edgartown
Two people pulled from the waters off Edgartown on Thursday have died, according to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office.
