To fish or not to fish? Honestly, is that really a question? For some of us, the only question is when to fish.
Watching my kids trick-or-treat on William Street this past weekend brought back memories of doing the same thing in Vineyard Haven when I was growing up. Now my office is just around the corner, and I’m involved with the Vineyard Haven Business Association. Being there as a parent and a local business owner feels a little surreal. It’s one of the things I appreciate most about being back home. By November, the Island has a different rhythm. For many of us, there’s finally a little room to…
As Lee Jackson Van Allen peered over the railing of a second-floor balcony at her family cottage on Wayland Avenue on a recent fall afternoon, she reflected on the history of the home in Oak Bluffs and the view in front of her. The park and harbor before Van Allen on that day was not so different from the landscape her mother, Doris Pope Jackson, had gazed upon when she bought the home in 1948.
The persistent and perilous flooding at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven is no secret. Frustration for years around the lack of visible action is also well-known in the public sphere, especially as a crescendo of voices calling for action continues to increase. More rainfall, propagated by global temperature rises, and an overdeveloped Island with insufficient plans for runoff just mean the problem will continue to stare us all right in the face, as it has for decades. Discussions about flooding and…
Among the most striking cases before the Supreme Court is one that may well affect immigrants on Martha’s Vineyard. The case, Department of Homeland Security v. D.V.D., asks the court to continue to allow the Trump administration to send undocumented immigrants to a country where they have no ties, and where they may be in danger of torture, imprisonment, or death (known as “third countries”). These removals are often undertaken without a hearing in violation of due process of law. Boston District…
To the Editor: What a wonderful day of mah jong, friendship, and community spirit!
To the Editor: Hey, I am sorry to harp on this once again (as I have already posted two letters recently), but I think those in charge of dealing with flooding from rain events in Five Corners and near the hospital need to stop devoting so much effort and money to more studies on expensive and complicated infrastructure solutions. It appears from the reporting that yes, road water can be diverted into the harbor. That’s good to know. That being the case, please tell us why a few small catch…
To the Editor: A previous version of this letter was also sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC).
To the Editor: For 81 years, the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has celebrated the Island’s fishing traditions, and brought families, friends, and neighbors together on its shores. The Derby is far more than a fishing contest. It is an annual five-week opportunity for participants to renew long-standing friendships, create new relationships, and enjoy the beauty of the Vineyard.
The air is getting colder, and the spooky season has officially come and gone. With just a sprinkle of creativity, and a pinch of leftover Halloween spirit, you’ll be brewing up the perfect recipe for a festive fall. So grab your cauldron, gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! Step 1: Set the Scene Make some candied apples and put them on the counter for all to enjoy. Step 2: Add a Dash of Adventure Get lost in the beauty of a pumpkin patch, or corn maze. Fall…
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