On The Vineyard

As Morning Glory Farm marks 50 years on Martha's Vineyard, its story of growth and community stands in stark contrast to the island’s housing crisis. Today, even six-figure earners struggle to find a place to live on the Vineyard. What does it mean when people who cherish the island can no longer afford to stay? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed bill in the Massachusetts legislature could redefine when beaches are considered public, stirring strong reactions on Martha’s Vineyard and raising questions about centuries-old shoreline access laws. Meanwhile, a team of open-water swimmers has made history by completing a grueling relay from Nantucket to the Vineyard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturist Tim Boland, the longtime executive director of the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury, plans to step down at the end of next summer. And a staple on Vineyard waters for 63 years, the legendary schooner Shenandoah will sail her last season next summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of  On the Vineyard , we tell the story of a near-miss after an engine issue forced a sightseeing biplane pilot to make an emergency landing on a Chappaquiddick beach. We'll also delve into the state of the offshore wind energy industry a year since the Vineyard Wind blade failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agricultural Society is switching things up this summer with rides provided by a new amusement company. And get your Gazette pressman hats at the 4th of July parade! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s going on at the Woods Hole ferry terminal, and how will it affect your travel plans? And Jaws and Juneteenth shared the weekend with lots of events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaws mania has hit the Island. We’ll preview some of the celebrations marking 50 years since Jaws was released. And the latest on ticks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new nature preserve opens in Aquinnah on property once owned by the Kennedy family. And we celebrate the winners of the 2025 Best of the Vineyard contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Island immigrant community is still reeling from the arrest of an unconfirmed number of undocumented Island residents, believed to be mostly Brazilians. And celebrating the life of an Oak Bluffs boy and an Island man.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An expedition to understand large pockets of fresh groundwater just off Martha’s Vineyard. And Porchfest lets the music flow through the streets of Edgartown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beloved Grey Barn and Farm, known for its fresh bread and award-winning cheese, will pause its business at the end of the season. And a mystery with spotted turtles on Nomans Land.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steamship Authority’s board of governors may be held to term limits if a state bill passes. And a dead minke whale washed up on the shores of Chilmark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Island towns struggle to find enough police officers to fill shifts because of the high cost of housing. And the asparagus is up and the bees are back, ready to pollinate your garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Bob Douglas, sailor, teacher, and founder of the Black Dog Tavern and apparel company, has passed away. His impact on the Island will be felt for generations to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new hotel is proposed for Oak Bluffs in the spot where the Ocean View restaurant welcomed generations of Islanders for dinner. And a fun Island to-do list to help you through school vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three towns on Martha’s Vineyard voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028. And the Island is feeling the impact of federal cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We check out “For the Birds,” a new exhibit at Featherstone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Town Meeting Time!  The first of the town meetings are this week, we’ll have a preview of some of the issues including proposed restrictions on jet skis and leaf blowers. And Allen Farm has its first lamb of the season. We’ll celebrate by hearing some sounds of spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaf blowers are on nearly every town warrant as we head into town meeting season. And the Osprey are back! The osprey are magnificent fish-eating birds of prey and are an iconic sign of spring and warmer temperatures on Martha’s Vineyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oak Bluffs woman who allegedly left a young boy she was babysitting alone in an SUV for several hours is facing a manslaughter charge after the boy died. And middle schoolers on the island celebrate a basketball championship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A plan to cut acres of white pine trees in the State Forest that is backed by Vineyard ecologists and firefighters was met with stiff resistance from Islanders this week. And the first pinkletinks of the season have been heard on the Vineyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuts to NOAA will be felt by Island organizations and the Gazette announces a celebration for Jaws 50th anniversary.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beloved institution in Oak Bluffs, Linda Jean’s restaurant has closed. And the debate over Mill Pond heats up, along with the water temperatures in the pond.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A state forest task force says it’s a good idea to clear-cut white pines for forest ecology and fire safety. And bird flu is confirmed on-Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homelessness is getting worse on the Island at a time when the winter shelter is being forced to move and are we originally New Yorkers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.