The Year in Pictures 2021
Island children returned to school with new safety protocols in place.
Island children returned to school with new safety protocols in place.
Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway closed a deal to buy their Vineyard Haven waterfront property.
Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway closed a deal to buy their Vineyard Haven waterfront property.
Participants began kneeling vigils again at Beetlebung Corner this year.
Participants began kneeling vigils again at Beetlebung Corner this year.
Town meeting voters gathered beneath tents for the second straight year due to the pandemic.
Town meeting voters gathered beneath tents for the second straight year due to the pandemic.
Second generation of Athearns took over family farm this year.
Second generation of Athearns took over family farm this year.
Graduating class of 2021 held commencement on varsity baseball field.
Graduating class of 2021 held commencement on varsity baseball field.
In schooner Alabama's rigging with the solar eclipse in June.
In schooner Alabama's rigging with the solar eclipse in June.
The Yard opened its summer season with a show by SBB/Stefanie Batten Bland dance company on the grounds of the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
The Yard opened its summer season with a show by SBB/Stefanie Batten Bland dance company on the grounds of the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
Niantic Park basketball league turned 50 this year.
Niantic Park basketball league turned 50 this year.
Susan Tedeschi brought the crowd to their feet at Beach Road Weekend music festival.
Susan Tedeschi brought the crowd to their feet at Beach Road Weekend music festival.
At the Possible Dreams auction, Ted Danson and Seth Meyers pushed each other to new heights, as their dreams totaled $91,000.
At the Possible Dreams auction, Ted Danson and Seth Meyers pushed each other to new heights, as their dreams totaled $91,000.
A growing number of ecological, economic and social pressures have prompted Island planners to consider a first-of-its-kind carrying capacity study for the Vineyard.
A growing number of ecological, economic and social pressures have prompted Island planners to consider a first-of-its-kind carrying capacity study for the Vineyard.
jJoyful crowd of close to 800 music lovers turned out for Kate Taylor's record release party Tuesday at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.
jJoyful crowd of close to 800 music lovers turned out for Kate Taylor's record release party Tuesday at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.
Cars queued up at Martha's Vineyard Hospital drive-through site for testing and vaccines.
Cars queued up at Martha's Vineyard Hospital drive-through site for testing and vaccines.
Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival audience attended a journalism panel discussion co-hosted by the Gazette as part of its 175th anniversary this year.
Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival audience attended a journalism panel discussion co-hosted by the Gazette as part of its 175th anniversary this year.
Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs hosted dedicatory recital of its recently restored organ.
Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs hosted dedicatory recital of its recently restored organ.
Rev. Father Michael Nagle retired after presiding over Good Shepherd Parish for nearly three decades.
Rev. Father Michael Nagle retired after presiding over Good Shepherd Parish for nearly three decades.
A sell-out crowd took their seats at café-style tables to hear the Changing Story of American Home Cooking, sponsored by Cook the Vineyard, a Vineyard Gazette publication.
A sell-out crowd took their seats at café-style tables to hear the Changing Story of American Home Cooking, sponsored by Cook the Vineyard, a Vineyard Gazette publication.
Each August, Union Chapel becomes dance-central with Built on Stilts.
Each August, Union Chapel becomes dance-central with Built on Stilts.
Chilmark Road Race saw a diverse and eclectic turnout of runners of all ages, abilities and experience.
Chilmark Road Race saw a diverse and eclectic turnout of runners of all ages, abilities and experience.
Alley's General Store, famed Dealers in Almost Everything reopened after a summer-long closure.
Alley's General Store, famed Dealers in Almost Everything reopened after a summer-long closure.
Island children returned to the classroom in September.
Island children returned to the classroom in September.
Land Bank bought last undeveloped piece at Red Gate Farm for $10 Million.
Land Bank bought last undeveloped piece at Red Gate Farm for $10 Million.
Looking for lady luck on as full moon rose over the derby.
Looking for lady luck on as full moon rose over the derby.
Capt. Bob Douglas was honored with the Creative Living Award from the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation.
Capt. Bob Douglas was honored with the Creative Living Award from the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation.
Wampanoag tribal members from Aquinnah, Chappaquiddick and Mashpee observed the Vineyard’s first Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Wampanoag tribal members from Aquinnah, Chappaquiddick and Mashpee observed the Vineyard’s first Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Steve Bernier worked on a succession plan to keep Cronig’s independent.
Steve Bernier worked on a succession plan to keep Cronig’s independent.
Larsen’s Fish Market, Dutcher Dock fixture, will get a makeover this winter.
Larsen’s Fish Market, Dutcher Dock fixture, will get a makeover this winter.
Island farms ramped up production, spurred by demand for local food.
Island farms ramped up production, spurred by demand for local food.
Harley Riders Kicked off giving season with annual Santa run for Red Stocking Fund.
Harley Riders Kicked off giving season with annual Santa run for Red Stocking Fund.
Santa welcomed all to Christmas in Edgartown parade.
Santa welcomed all to Christmas in Edgartown parade.
The Island economy rebounded in a big way in 2021: Visitors streamed off the ferries, businesses reported that 2021 was one of their best years ever, and the red hot real estate market grew white hot. Summer events were no longer virtual but in the open air. And children returned to school with new safety protocols in place.