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 13, 2026
Edgartown to Consider Purchasing Boys & Girls Club Building
Edgartown will ask voters to consider purchasing the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club property at its annual town meeting this spring. The price tag for the property at 4 M Daniels Way is $3 million.
Spring Fling
Here’s some good news for you. Spring has already arrived.
Early Migration
Northward migration over Martha’s Vineyard is still slow and in its very early stages. It will peak in May and continue through June. But we can see changes now.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week ending March 6
Michael D. Parker and Allen Berry purchased 0 Road To The Cemetery in Gosnold from Amanda Defazio for $400,000 on March 6.
Spring Blooms
In my daily travels on Monday, I don’t remember seeing so many happy people. It was a balmy 60 degrees and snow was quickly disappearing.
Welcome Samuel
Samantha Valley Ribeiro and Mateus Ribeiro, of Somerville, announce the birth of a son, Samuel Valley Ribeiro, born on Feb. 5 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.
Ellis Arrives
Claudiane Paiva and Alvaro Paiva, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Ellis de Franca Paiva, born on March 6 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Ellis weighed 7 pounds, 12.7 ounces at birth.
Spring Tides
One of the common astronomical terms we often use this time of year to describe extreme tides is Spring Tide.
Frowsy Faces
From March 15, 1957 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: We might as well face it, the Vineyard is not in its most pleasing aspect at the moment, and indeed looks more than a little frowsy as it faces up to spring.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending March 13
We are getting teased with the taste of spring. After the snow and wind and cold, it feels like summer, with no jackets required.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending March 13
Warren Doty, cornerstone of the Chilmark community, left a lasting legacy through more than 30 years of dedicated public service, most notably 24 years on the select board shaping the town’s modern infrastructure while preserving its rural character.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending March 13
It’s a point of honor to be the first to report that the pinkletinks are awake and peeping.
West Tisbury Town Column: Week Ending March 13
Wasn’t it magical to see all that snow disappear (poof!) before our very eyes? And by Monday morning tiny purple crocuses blooming by our front door.
Towns Look to Overrides to Meet Rising Costs
Faced with rising costs across the board that are inflating municipal budgets, several Island towns are asking voters to approve general overrides of Proposition 2 1/2 this spring.
Trees Bore the Brunt of the Blizzard
A few weeks of warm weather have revealed that the yards and roadsides around the Island, previously buried under 20 inches of snow, have one major thing in common: a tangled array of downed trees and branches.
Wishing Flags Exhibit Builds Awareness
The Wishing Flags exhibit at the West Tisbury Library is filled with whimsical, abstract art. There are more concrete images too, in the form of dragonflies, birds, flowers and more. It also serves as a wish for a better world for children.
Waylon Sauer Basketball Tournament
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will host the third annual Waylon Madison Sauer memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Sunday, March 29.
No Growing Pains for Farmers in Winter
Winter may be the most challenging time of year to grow food — the lack of light, rather than the lack of heat, is the biggest barrier — but the cold months are also an important time for farmers.
Boys Tennis Coach Needed
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is looking for a boys tennis team coach for the current season, which begins March 16.
OSV Access
After years of discussions and debate about beach access on Martha’s Vineyard, it’s clear there is still a fundamental misunderstanding about Oversand Vehicle (OSV) access.
March Thaw
A red pickup hugs the white line. between green fields. White wings beat across blue water. Again bloodroot, blackbird sing.
Who Is the Champion Quercus Ilicifolia?
Martha’s Vineyard stunning natural beauty is what brings many of us — myself included — back year after year.
The Human Side of an Ancient Civilization
As President Trump now relentlessly attacks Iran, seeking regime change, I am remembering my visit there in the last days of the U.S.-backed Shah.
High School Program Helps Raise Awareness Around Pornography
This week, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has been hosting a series of presentations aimed at educating students, parents, teachers and healthcare providers about the harms, conversations and cultures of pornography.
Tisbury Looks to Shore Up Finances as High School Debt Looms
The expected expenses for the upcoming high school building project have prompted Tisbury town officials to rethink plans for a new town hall.
Neighbors Decry Housing Proposal Behind Dairy Queen
The prospect of three new two-story apartment buildings behind the Dairy Queen in Edgartown, with a total of 15 rental units, 18 bedrooms and 18 parking spaces, drew strong opposition from neighbors when the Martha’s Vineyard Commission opened a public hearing on the proposal March 5.
Price Tag for High School Project Rises With Debt Service Vote
The actual price of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building project is sure to surpass $400 million when its 30-year debt service is taken into account.
Despite Owners’ Pleas, Island Theatre Article Heads to Town Meeting
Oak Bluffs will forge ahead with a question at town meeting about purchasing or taking the Island Theatre by eminent domain, despite pleas from the owners to hold off.
Please Adopt: Week Ending March 13
We have no adoptions to report this week, but we do have an exceptional Pet of the Week. Her name is Zoey, a 10-year-old calico cat who is a very friendly.
Land Bank Revenues as of March 6
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $64,440 for the business week ending on Friday, March 6, 2026.
General Store Eyed for Edgartown Main Street Building
A historic storefront in the heart of downtown Edgartown is set to become a general store after changing hands last month in a $2.8 million sale.
Call of the Pinkletink Is a Welcome Chorus After a Tough Winter
It is officially spring — at least as far as the pinkletink is concerned.
Blizzard Response
I want to acknowledge and thank the uncountable numbers of folks on the Island who worked long hard hours to dig us out.
Blue Whales Spotted in Waters Just South of the Vineyard
New England Aquarium research scientist Orla O’Brien was flying in a four seater plane 15 miles from Martha’s Vineyard on Feb. 28 when she spotted a rare sight in the water: a fin whale and two blue whales.
Land Bank Votes in Favor of New Transfer Fee Exemption
The land bank commission on Monday voted in favor of the policy change, which would allow properties that include an affordable housing restriction to avoid paying the fee when they are sold.
Neighbor Files Lawsuit Over Edgartown Home Plans
A controversial plan to expand a home on South Water street in Edgartown is facing a legal challenge after receiving approval from the town historic district commission in late January.
Island Police Make Drug Arrests
Vineyard police have been involved in a string of arrests for suspected cocaine distribution over the past several weeks.
Oak Bluffs Picks New Building Commissioner
The select board voted unanimously Saturday to appoint Adam Petkus to the role, pending contract negotiations with town administration.
Oak Bluffs to Consider Making Town Clerk an Appointed Role
After years of debate on whether Oak Bluffs should change its town clerk position from elected to appointed, the select board voted Saturday to put the question before town meeting this spring.
Lighthouse Fans Find Their Way to the Fresnel Lens
On Saturday evening dozens of Vineyarders gathered at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum to witness a rare event that in the 19th century and early 20th century was a nightly occurrence.
Hardware to Housing: MVC Approves Phillips Redevelopment
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week voted unanimously in favor of a redevelopment plan that would transform the former Phillips Hardware, on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs, into a mixed-use building with two floors of apartments above two street-level retail shops.
Extended Hunting Season Shoots Deer Harvests to Near-Record High
The new extended deer hunting season produced one of the highest Vineyard harvests on record.
