Dancing in the Space Between the Notes

Think of the infinite spaces between the past and present, the present and the future. If we took a breath, slowed down, we would enjoy “the music of the spheres” in our daily living.

Win-Win Solution

I attended a presentation of the Squibnocket committee’s recommendations on Dec. 18 regarding the Squibnocket Farm Association’s causeway proposal.

Community Cooperation

The holiday season has come and gone and I hope everyone was able to enjoy family time and the festivities. However, it seems as though the Edgartown water department had one last problem to contend with as we closed out the year.

Ringing in New Year

Please pass on our thanks for an absolutely awesome New Year’s Eve 2015 at the Harbor View.

Feathered Friends

From the Vineyard Gazette edition of Jan. 7, 1966: Although the number of species seen on the day of the annual Christmas Count fell 10 below last year’s total, this year’s bird census was nevertheless a conspicuous success.

Land Bank Revenues: Jan. 2

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $91,360 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.

Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

J. Christopher Drew and Kimberley Kiesewetter Drew purchased 44 Longview Road in West Tisbury from Michael A. Smith for $735,000 on Dec. 30.

The Moon and Brilliant Giant Planets

The gibbous moon makes its way through our late evening sky. You’ll see the moon rising in the east around 10 p.m. Tonight, the moon resides in the zodiacal constellation Leo and is near the bright planet Jupiter. These two celestial objects will make a pleasant showing together if you are up late.

Jupiter, the solar system’s largest planet, is 418 million miles away and getting closer. Jupiter reaches opposition, closest to the Earth, on February 6.

Oak Bluffs Braces for Financial Squeeze from High School Budget

A substantial increase in the regional high school budget and town assessments for the upcoming fiscal year has drawn concern from town leaders in Oak Bluffs.

Chilmark Town Column: Jan. 9

Skiers have a saying, “Skiing is a dance and the mountains always lead.” Bella Thorpe had the pleasure of dancing with Telluride, Colo., this past week.

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