By dbalon on
10/13/2013 11:42 AM
Film Soars to the Vineyard, Circa 1957
Vineyard Gazette
Tom Dunlop
October 9, 2013
The film comes from 1957, so the colors look
elemental and crayon bright. The music is jouncy and insistent, like something you’d hear in an old-time Friendly’s Restaurant. The men wear neckties and smoke, pretty much no matter where they are or what they’re doing. In spirit, the movie is late-Eisenhower through and through. And so far as the Vineyard is concerned, it’s also a film of importance, offering us our first known motion pictures of the Island shot in color from the sky.
View the film clips and read the full article by clicking here.
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By dbalon on
10/13/2013 11:37 AM
BEACH ACCESS UPDATE: It's a sad day, folks -- we just closed the OSV access at Wasque. The high tides and winds these past few days have done a number on the beach, and portions of the trail are over-washing. The risk of injury (or worse) if the trail collapses are simply too great to keep this open.
We certainly appreciated it while we had it, and can't wait to see what Wasque has in store next! This breathtaking property is nothing if not dramatic and dynamic.
Katie
Katie O'Donnell
TTOR, Chappaquiddick Superintendent
The Trustees of Reservations | Martha's Vineyard
P.O. Box 2106 | 860 State Road | Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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By dbalon on
10/13/2013 11:30 AM
The Oak Bluffs Fishing Pier is now really taking shape. The main decking is being installed and looks great! You can really picture fishermen taking a few casts out there now.
Click on this link to view the latest pictures.
Thanks to Wally White for the latest pictures.
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By dbalon on
9/14/2013 7:32 AM
TTOR update for Chappy Access
By Kate O'Donnell
Are you excited for the Derby? I am, and I don't even fish!! I think this is my favorite time of year -- I hope a bunch of fish show up and keep things interesting.
I just wanted to give you all a heads-up on a few things that will be happening on the beaches starting this weekend:
First, we will be opening East Beach to OSV access north from the Dike Bridge crossover starting Saturday night (basically, dropping the fence on the pedestrian swimming beach). This will open up more beach and allow for an alternative access route when the inside trails on Cape Poge flood, as they have been doing regularly the past few winters.
Second, we will be offering a 2-Day OSV pass to Derby participants, starting Sunday. The pass is a hangtag, and priced at $100. Folks will have the option to upgrade for a third consecutive day for $30 (or upgrade to the annual permit). This is a trial program, but we are interested to see what kind of interest it generates. Passes can be purchased at the Mytoi Gatehouse seven days/week or the Dike Bridge gatehouse on weekends. Rangers will also be patrolling the beach and actively checking permits as usual.
Also, I'm sure that you have all seen the erosion that has been hitting Wasque and the drive-on access down there. While I certainly have my fingers crossed that it holds on for a few more weeks, I realize that I might be optimistic on that: the beach is definitely disappearing. We are watching that access on a day-by-day basis and will likely have to close it for safety reasons at some point during the Derby. I don't look forward to that day, and I hope that everyone is appreciating it while we have it.
Thanks so much, and happy fishing! See you on the beach!
Katie
Katie O'Donnell
TTOR, Chappaquiddick Superintendent
The Trustees of Reservations | Martha's Vineyard
P.O. Box 2106 | 860 State Road | Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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By dbalon on
9/14/2013 7:16 AM
Get ready for the derby by checking out the newly revised MV Derby website! The new website looks great so enjoy the new design.
Also, please remember that most anglers are required to have a 2013 MA Saltwater fishing license PRIOR to entering the derby (There is a MA Saltwater permit link on our MVSA homepage). If you are required to have a license please do this prior to registering for the derby.
Below is the link to the MV Derby website so please familiarize yourself with all the rules and have a great time out on the water or sand. Remember, safety first, as no fish is worth getting injured or having an incident out on the water.
Fish On!
Click here to access the MV Derby website.
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By dbalon on
8/31/2013 8:12 AM
I hope you have all been having a good summer - I was out on Leland Beach last night, and there was that little bit of chill in the air that promises fall...and the Derby!
I know that some of you have been out to Norton recently, but I just wanted to send out a heads-up that we will be chaining the property at midnight until this Labor Day weekend has passed. We've been having trouble with partiers coming onto the beach after the night ranger leaves, and I just want to make it through this weekend without incident. Should be back to normal shortly.
Thanks, and hope to see you all soon!
Katie O'Donnell
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By dbalon on
8/18/2013 12:03 PM
ORLEANS — In December, Orleans selectmen were cool to a request from their Chatham counterparts to revive a regional approach to managing piping plovers.
But after a rough summer for off-road vehicle access, Orleans selectmen voted Wednesday night to appoint Selectman John Hodgson to a fledgling regional coalition of towns to push for better beach access during the plover nesting season.
Click here to read the full article.
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By dbalon on
8/15/2013 8:58 AM
New Benchmark Striper Assessment Due Soon
Saltwater Sportsman, article Shelf Life
by Gary Caputi
August 9, 2013
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the interstate regulatory body that manages a variety of inshore fish species on a state by state basis, is holding a meeting of the Striped Bass Management Board this week. The purpose is to begin the dialog on potential changes to the Striped Bass Management Plan in anticipation of the release of a new benchmark stock assessment that is in the final stages of the peer review process. This is a big deal because ASMFC’s previous stock assessments already show a marked decline in total biomass from a high-water mark of approximately 68 million fish to about 40 million in 2010.
Click here to read the full article.
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By dbalon on
8/2/2013 11:50 AM
The Trustees of Reservations have been working hard to open up some new areas for OSV use on Chappaquiddick. We really appreciate their open mindness to opening new areas when possible especially with all the recent erosion that has closed off other areas/trails. Get out there and enjoy this beautiful property!
Here is the list of the recent updates provided by The Trustees of Reservations.
(1) Re-opened the beach from opposite the Narrows north. Thus, one will be able to drive from the South end of the Cedars to the Elbow on the outside beach.
(2) From the front beach you can ride all the way to the Gut which was also re-opened today.
(3) There is also a stretch of beach open to OSV travel on the Chappy side of the breach going toward Wasque.
(4) Lelands was also re-opened as far south as you can safely travel toward Wasque. All of east Beach from the Dike Bridge south is open as is the back trail to the small parking lot created at the end.
(5) Vehicles can drive to the end of the inside trail at Leland but aren't able to go out onto the outside beach due to the outside beach erosion. Folks can still park and walk to fish Wasque Point (or what's left of it)
(6) The Elbow is now open for Over-Sand Vehicles! You can get out pretty far, and the Gut is within easy walking distance. We do still have some tern chick activity at the Gut itself, so walkers, please stay along the shoreline and no dogs allowed.
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By dbalon on
7/30/2013 1:23 PM
BEACH ACCESS UPDATE: Currently, the first 1.25 miles of Norton Point (maybe a little more) are open to Over-sand Vehicles. If you haven't been out here recently, there is significantly more beach open than there was last year. The beach is closed beyond that point because we still have a significantly colony of protected birds hatching out and rearing chicks, including Common Terns, Least Terns, Roseate Terns, and Black Skimmers.
On Cape Poge, the Gut and the Elbow are currently closed to Over-Sand Vehicles due to Least Tern chicks in those locations...however, the rest of the property and Wasque Reservation are OPEN. The extreme southern end of Leland Beach is roped off due to severe erosion, but permitholders are welcome to drive down as far as they can to the roped area. Just a warning: there is a limited number of parking spaces at the end of the inside trail to Wasque.
Remember: you can always call our 24-Hour Hotline at 508.627.8390 to hear about current Beach Access. If you have a question about tours or purchasing a permit, please call the Mytoi Gatehouse at 508.627.3599.
Thanks!
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