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
April 24, 2026
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending April 24
Mother Nature is toying with us again. We were in T-shirts and flip flops only to be back in sweatshirts and boots the next week.
Film Noir Takes Center Stage
Insurance fraud, pinot noir and chocolate. What could make for a better Wednesday evening? That trio all comes together next week at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, which is hosting the last of its trio of film noir classic screenings with a showing of Double Indemnity. Eisner Award-winning New Yorker cartoonist Paul Karasik presents his…
Up-Island Council on Aging
The Up Island Council on Aging (UICOA) Board was reconfigured in 2023 with three appointed members from each up-Island town.
Ferry Considerations
In a recent Vineyard Gazette article, “Edgartown Town Meeting to Consider Boys & Girls Club Purchase” (April 9), town administrator James Hagerty made an observation that deserves broader attention.
Former Sox Prospect Shaped Island Baseball
There is a wonderful baseball and softball field on the outskirts of Oak Bluffs. This sparkling gem is known as Veira Park. And we owe it all to Tony Veira.
Water Bottles
The petition for the plastic bottle ban in Oak Bluffs was part of a beautiful local movement led by a group of student activists known as Plastic Free MV.
Tisbury Town Meeting to Consider Override, Sewer Funds
A $1 million override, fewer restrictions on short-term rentals and a home rule petition to enlarge the select board are among the 68 warrant articles to come before Tisbury voters April 28.
Override Sought in Chilmark to Keep Up with Rising Costs
At the upcoming Chilmark annual town meeting and election next week, voters will be asked to approve an override, amend a bylaw tightening development near wetlands and declare their interest in potential avenues to improve cell service in town.
New Leadership Comes Aboard at Chicken Alley
Chicken Alley, which raises money through its sale of secondhand goods, has added former Harbor Homes shelter director Lisa Belcastro as its director of operations and Emily Mercier as associate director.
Steamship Races to Complete Woods Hole Terminal Building
The Steamship Authority’s controversial new terminal building in Woods Hole is slated to open in June, more than eight years after the authority demolished its waterfront terminal building to build a third ferry slip.
Gibbous Moon and the Star Regulus
Tomorrow's waxing Gibbous Moon will appear in the eastern sky in the zodiacal constellation Leo. At some point in the evening you will see the bright star Regulus appear in close proximity. In other parts of the country, the moon will actually cover up the bright star. But for us the moon comes really close.…
Family Campground Bought by Jellystone Owners
Northgate Holdings, one of the nation’s largest outdoor hospitality companies, last week acquired the Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground, the only campground on the Island.
Edgartown Gardens Ruling Cuts MVC Out of Affordable Housing
The permitting process for large affordable housing projects on Martha’s Vineyard could see seismic changes if a decision from a state body this week stands up to expected legal scrutiny.
Martha’s Vineyard Medical Plans Tick Center
The Tick Center, set to launch next month through Martha’s Vineyard Medical, will bring a variety of health care and wellness providers under one roof to try to holistically conquer Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and other conditions transmitted by ticks.
Vineyard Author’s New Memoir Dissects a Divorce
The story of Belle Burden’s divorce — and Ms. Burden’s subsequent efforts to reshape her life — became her best-selling memoir Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage, published in January.
Chilmark Candidates Air Their Views at Voter Forum
Voters will decide on the next select board member at the annual town election on April 29. Polls are open from noon to 8 p.m.
Hospital Hires New Chief Nursing Officer
Renee Clancy will take on the role having been the hospital’s executive director of nursing the past three years. The position was previously held by Claire Seguin, who was appointed to be hospital president and chief operating officer earlier this year.
Prescribed Burns Planned for This Week
The Trustees of Reservations will conduct burns at Wasque and Long Point.
After Troublesome Years, Edgartown Great Pond Rebounds
After more than two years without a blade of eelgrass in sight, the aquatic vegetation in Edgartown Great Pond is starting to rebound, giving Islanders hope that the coastal waterbody can stand resilient against mounting pressures.
Judge Orders GE to Stay in Vineyard Wind Contract
The manufacturer of Vineyard Wind’s turbines was told by a Massachusetts judge this week that, for now, it cannot walk out on the offshore wind energy project without completing its contracted work.
Dock Street Fight Club Hits the Road
It’s been a few years since Dock Street Fight Club made a splash in the Island’s music scene. Now the band has embarked on a 13-stop tour of the U.S.
Former Tisbury Select Board Member Gets Pretrial Probation
The former chair of the Tisbury select board has received six months of pre-trial probation connected to allegations of trespassing and assault late last year. Christina Colarusso was arraigned in Edgartown District Court Friday with Judge Benjamin C. Barnes presiding over the case. As long as there are no new charges against Ms. Colarusso during…
West Tisbury Home-Based Auto Shop Wins MVC Approval
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission found unanimously that West Tisbury Auto Care offers a significant potential benefit to the Vineyard, where motorists often must wait weeks for appointments at the few garages here.
Oak Bluffs Passes Override, Island Theatre Funds at Annual Election
Oak Bluffs voters at the annual town election Thursday approved a $1.9 million override and three debt exclusions to fund acquiring the Island Theatre and make wastewater upgrades.
Edgartown Voters Approve $900k Override
Edgartown voters elected Julia Tarka to the select board and signed off on a general override at the annual town election Thursday.
