Bill Eville, writer, mentor and creator of the Vineyard Gazette’s weekly newsletter The Notebook, has been named editor of the Gazette. Ethan Genter is news editor.
Bill Eville, writer, mentor and creator of the Vineyard Gazette’s weekly newsletter The Notebook, has been named editor of the Gazette. Mr. Eville’s roots on the Island go back generations. His grandfather Bill Harding often wrote poems for the Gazette, and Bill’s first published piece in the paper was a 2001 eulogy to his grandfather written on the anniversary of his death. He joined the Gazette staff in 2010 as arts and features editor and was appointed managing editor in 2013.
A book of his personal essays, some of which first appeared in the Gazette, will be published in May.
Mr. Eville’s promotion was announced this week by publisher Jane Seagrave, who also announced that Ethan Genter has been named news editor, succeeding Noah Asimow who is joining the Peace Corps. Mr. Genter worked for seven years as a reporter for the Cape Cod Times before moving to Maine in 2020. Most recently, he was a reporter for the Bangor Daily News, covering coastal Hancock County.
“Bill may be best known to Gazette readers for his affecting and finely-crafted essays that touch on life, loss and family, but he is also a skilled editor who has helped develop and guide young reporters for more than a decade,” Ms. Seagrave said.
“He and Ethan take the reins of the newsroom during a time of rapid change on the Island that demands more than ever the kind of community journalism the Gazette is known for: in-depth reporting, excellent writing and photography, reverence for Island history and a strong sense of place,” she added.
Mr. Eville’s roots on the Island go back generations.
Mr. Eville’s roots on the Island go back generations.
Mr. Eville holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Princeton University, an MBA from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in creative writing from Florida State University.
He moved to the Island full time in 2008 with his wife, The Rev. Cathlin Baker, minister of the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury. They have two children, Hardy and Eirene (Pickle) and live in West Tisbury.
He has been serving as interim editor of the Gazette since the departure in September of Brian Boyd.
Mr. Genter is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz with a degree in journalism. His experience at the Cape Cod Times included coverage of the Steamship Authority and regular visits to the Vineyard. He makes his home in West Tisbury.
The Gazette editorial staff also includes Steve Durkee, director of graphics and design; Elizabeth Bennett, community editor; Louisa Hufstader, senior reporter; Thomas Humphrey, Brooke Kushwaha and Riis Williams, reporters; Ray Ewing, photographer; Hilary Wallcox, librarian; and Graham Smith, webmaster. Susie Middleton is special projects editor. Mark Alan Lovewell, who retired last year as staff photographer, remains a contributor.
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Stay awesome my friends.
George Strin OBStay awesome my friends. Doing a great job that is appreciated. Thanks
Congratulations Bill! Love
Cathy Walthers West TisburyCongratulations Bill! Love and appreciate your work and your writing especially! Sounds like a lot of work..... And welcome Ethan.
A terrific human being and a
Scott Frank Chilmark/NYCA terrific human being and a terrific writer editing a terrific newspaper. What a great bit of news to wake up to, not just for readers of the Gazette, but for all the young writers Bill will continue to mentor.
How fortunate for the Gazette
Ann ChilmarkHow fortunate for the Gazette to have the best at its helm and how lucky for us, its readers. Congratulations, Bill.
congratulations Bill..I find
june miller falmouthcongratulations Bill..I find your writings
moving and share them with my friends.
Wonderful news and so well
Sallyann OBWonderful news and so well deserved! Please keep writing, it is such a gift.
Congratulations! (However, we
Paul KarasikCongratulations! (However, we, the readers, are the lucky ones.)
I hope the notebook continues
Bob EdgartownI hope the notebook continues as well as I really enjoy that. It does sound like a lot on someone’s plate to do it all. Good luck.
Great news, much deserved!
Dave New York CityGreat news, much deserved!
Congratulations! I highly
Anna Alley West TisburyCongratulations! I highly approve of these decisions.
Congratulations! We look
Sara Oak BluffsCongratulations! We look forward to having the views from another transplanted Main-iac. And Bill, we've been enjoying your writing since you've been here.
Congratulations to you both.
Nancy Moskow Connecticut, FloridaCongratulations to you both. Thank you for your intellectual prowess and passion for what you do. The best to you.
Congrats, Bill! Keep up the
Chris Daly AquinnahCongrats, Bill! Keep up the great work, everyone. The Gazette is a truly special newspaper.
My beloved paper is in good
James J Davies THE VILLAGES, FLMy beloved paper is in good hands!
Congratulations Bill! So
Nancy Corvese East Chop and St Petersburg FlaCongratulations Bill! So well deserved! I take a piece of your writings with me every time I read them. So glad the Gazette had applauded your efforts. The Vineyard wins big time!
Very good news!
Anne Luzzatto VINEYARD HAVENVery good news! Congratulations, Bill!
Please keep writing your lovely, soul-nourishing essays.
Hear! Hear! Congrats Bill!
Holly NYCHear! Hear! Congrats Bill!
Bill, I love your essays.
Janice Casey EdgartownBill, I love your essays. Thank you. Congratulations & best wishes!
Congratulations to you both!
Laurie Howick Evanston IL and E ChopCongratulations to you both! I am a fan and supporter of local print journalism. I am sure our island papers will continue to keep each other focused on telling the stories that matter to us all. And yes, please continue the Notebook and other essays, Bill - you are a wonderful writer!
Congratulations from the
Al Alexander Sarasota/Oak BluffsCongratulations from the generation of your elders. We look forward to more of the same.
Well deserved, Bill!
Larry Chalk Long Beach Island NJWell deserved, Bill! Congrats!
Congratulations to you Bill!
Carla A Cooper EdgartownCongratulations to you Bill! A well-deserved promotion. We are a lucky community to have you at the helm of this fine newspaper.
Great News. Congratulations!
B A Hiller S. CA,. Bethany Beach DEGreat News. Congratulations! Well deserved. Best wishes to you and your beautiful family, Bill.
Congratulations Bill and the
Joe Bower EdgartownCongratulations Bill and the Gazette. This is a great move.
I can see by the enthusiastic
Dad Eville Oak BluffsI can see by the enthusiastic outpouring of congratulations and support that we have a winner. Allow Mom and I join in.
Dad
Big Big Big Congrats to Bill
Anne Ganz ChilmarkBig Big Big Congrats to Bill and Ethan!!!!
Congratulations, Bill! Or
Miguel HarlemCongratulations, Bill! Or should I say, congratulations, Ms. Seagrave and the Gazette? You have made a great decision. Good luck and keep doing great work.
I LOVE the Notebook! Mazel
tuni deignan Vineyard HavenI LOVE the Notebook! Mazel Tov !
Bill, congrats on the well
Larry Kramer MEDFIELDBill, congrats on the well deserved official promotion. You add so much each day to the daily lives in MV and beyond and thank you. Enjoy Winter 2023
Bill, I think Dad Eville
John Washbrook West TisburyBill, I think Dad Eville summed it up very well: "...from the enthusiastic outpouring of congratulations and support we have a winner." I agree. Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion! And please do continue your own writing. We all love it!
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