Robert Frost
I’m going out to clean the pasture spring; I’ll only stop to rake the leaves away (And wait to watch the water clear, I may): I shan’t be gone long. — You come too.-Robert Frost
November 6 2026
Western Stray
Scott Stephens saw either a rufous or an Allen’s hummingbird at his Vineyard Haven yard on Oct. 28 as it fed at his pineapple sage.
An Enduring Legacy
There are so many reminders of her.
A Cup of Tea
By the time this hits the newsstands on Friday, I’m hoping we will get some rain.
In the Driver’s Seat for a Creative Journey
Ellie Brelis hated the first one-person show she ever saw.
Canine-Inspired Play Has Humor and Heart
Shelagh Hackett used to hate the dog park. Now, she’s written a musical about it.
Barn Raisers Ball Beckons One and All
The 32nd Annual Barn Raisers Ball takes place at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Fella Cecilio, 78
Fella Cecilio died on Oct. 29 at his home in Vineyard Haven, surrounded by loved ones. He was 78.
Patricia Belain, 83
Priscilla L. Belain, of Aquinnah died on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3 at the Regalcare at Harwich. She was 83.
New Shelter Director Leads with Her Heart
For the past decade, the Harbor Homes overnight winter shelter has been a place for homeless Islanders to go on cold winter nights. This year’s shelter opened on Sunday in the basement of the St. Andrew’s Church parish house in Edgartown, with a new director at the helm: former Harbor Homes volunteer Mary Alley.
Steamship Reservation System Draws Attention of Inspector General
The Massachusetts inspector general is raising concerns about the Steamship Authority’s planned new reservation system, nearly a year after releasing a report that called out the ferry line for mismanagement of a now-shelved website.
Performing Arts Center Is Essential Element
My name is Abigail Chandler. I have been a music teacher at MVRHS since 2009 and department chair since 2018. I am an alumnus of the Edgartown School and MVRHS, where I was involved in the band and choral programs.
Proposed Census Changes Do Not Make Good Sense
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) urges the Census Bureau to rescind both the proposed residence criteria and regulations for demographic questions, which do not appear justified by any objective standard and would clearly diminish the usefulness of Census and American Community Survey data going forward.
Derby Necessity
At the conclusion of the 81st derby, the derby committee expresses its deep disappointment and concern over the recent injunction issued by Massachusetts Land Court in a lawsuit brought by the Colantonio family, private landowners on Cape Pogue, against The Trustees of Reservations.
West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 6
As far back as I can remember, November had been my least favorite month. The trees were bare, it was cold, dark, windy, bleak and black.
Tree Party
On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m., when it was still raining, about 30 Oak Bluffs Tree Stewards (OBTS), all hardy volunteers, planted 10 trees in Oak Bluffs parks.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Nov. 6
There is so much to say about the Hulberts, both Chris and Chicklet.
Edgartown Town Column: Nov. 6
Indian summer has extended into November. There is beautiful sunshine and warm days, but when the sun goes down, we are reminded of what time of year it is.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 6
The heart of Halloween evening beat brightest in Menemsha where the day-to-day was transformed into a magical hub where community gathered under a canopy of stars that chased away the autumn chill.
Chappy Town Column: Nov. 6
I don’t have as much free time as I thought I would have upon retirement.
Horsing Around
From the November 3, 1933 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: When the last horse chestnut is gone from the tree next to the Gazette, we know that autumn is fading out.
Vineyard Backs Democratic Incumbents in Midterm Election
The six Island towns voted in near unison at the midterm elections Tuesday, standing together in favor of the Democratic incumbents for office and most of the ballot questions.
Port Council Recommends Rate Hikes
The Steamship Authority’s advisory port council agreed this week to recommend that the Steamship Authority governing board approve an across-the-board slate of fare increases for next year.
MVC Calls on Census Bureau to Drop Proposed Changes
For the 2030 count, the Census Bureau is considering not counting immigrants who are illegally in the country and not asking all residents about their race and ethnicity.
Fishing Line Snares, Sidelines Steamship Ferry
The Steamship Authority’s M/V Woods Hole made an unscheduled trip to dry dock last week, where engineers replaced a dislodged seal on its bow thruster system that had become wound up with fishing line.
Election Day Sees Huge Turnout
Island town clerks reported strong early voting numbers and there was a steady stream of voters headed to the polls Tuesday.
Capacity at PAC Could Be Dramatically Cut During Construction
Oak Bluffs public safety officials have backed a plan for the regional high school building project that would limit occupancy of the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center to just 49 people at a time, effectively closing the auditorium for two years beginning next summer.
Islanders Join Nation in Midterm Elections
Islanders will join the rest of the country Tuesday in casting their ballots in the midterm elections. Polls open at 7 a.m. in all six towns and will close at 8 p.m.
Tisbury Man Sentenced in Rape Case
MacAleer Schilcher, who ran for Tisbury select board, was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to two counts of rape.
Steamship Authority Honors Veterans with Discounted Tickets
The Steamship Authority has launched a year-round discounted passenger travel program for qualified veterans living in its port communities, expanding upon its annual free travel promotion on Veterans Day.
Federated Church Honors Peter Boak
The Federated Church in Edgartown celebrated Peter Boak’s 30 years as music minister on Sunday with the world premiere of a new choral work commissioned in his honor.
John Rose Denies Allegations in Civil Lawsuit
Former Oak Bluffs fire chief John Rose is denying the allegation from a recent lawsuit that he placed a hidden camera in the bedroom of a teenage girl.
Going Back in Time for Creativity
Throughout the fall, the Vineyard Preservation Trust has been inviting third and fourth grade students to travel back in time with them as part of a newly expanded creating writing initiative.
Historic Needlepoint Rug Returns to Felix Neck
A few weeks ago, a needlepoint rug auctioned off in 1976 to benefit Felix Neck returned to the nature organization.
Girls Soccer Repeats Golden Anchor Win
The Battle of the Atlantic on the playing fields of Nantucket saw tough competition all day but only the girls soccer team emerged victorious for the Vineyard on Saturday.
