Chappaquiddick (Edgartown)
Derived from a Native American word meaning “separated island,” Chappy, as it is called, is located off the eastern end of Edgartown and accessed by a three-car ferry. There are about 100 year-round residents and many more seasonal homeowners. With more than 800 acres of public beach and conservation land, it draws saltwater fishermen, kayakers, and bird watchers. There is no commercial zoning.
Chappaquiddick in the News
On Time for Summer, Chappy Ferry Book Carries Stellar Load
An Elegy for Wasque, Eroded and Closed
Sheriff's Meadow Acquires Land on Chappaquiddick
Assessors in Edgartown Flooded with Requests for Property Tax Relief
As Severe Erosion Takes Its Toll, Summer Closure Planned for Wasque Point
Chappy Landowners File Formal Appeal to State Tax Board
Beachgoers to Face Prospect of a Summer Without Wasque
Geology of Vineyard Coastline Written in Cliffs and Boulders, From Lucy Vincent to Katama
Chappaquiddick's Space Fund, Land Bank Buy Island Trail Link
Edgartown Planning Board Faces Dilemma on Size of Mansions
Chappy Land Gets Management Plan
On Time Two Gets Body and Face Lift
Trustees Outline Chappaquiddick Plans
There was a dinosaur on the Chappy ferry this morning. The reason that I mention this is that a few years ago one of my granddaughters made it a point to tell me that I was incorrect in telling her that there are no dinosaurs now. She is right.
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Brad Woodger
I am not Peter Wells. Truth is, I may never be. But I am Brad Woodger, your warm season alternating columnist. And I’ll just have to do.
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The next Chappy Community Center potluck will be hosted by Leslie Floyd on Wednesday, May 4. Appetizers begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner bell ringing at 6:30. Please bring a dish to serve six.
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The Edgartown post office is now firmly ensconced in the old library at the top of Daggett street. Post office hours are: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Remember this is the week when the repairs to the Chappy slip will take place. For a period of eight days the ferry will carry only passengers. NO vehicles will be carried on Sunday April 17 and continuing through Sunday April 24 at 6 p.m.
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Yippee!! Snow! What a way to finish up winter. Mother Nature put on quite a show for us last Sunday. We had samples of all types of snow.
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The next Chappy potluck dinner will be hosted by Joanne and Bill Brine on Wednesday, April 6. Joanne has suggested that perhaps folks could prepare their dishes using recipes from the Chappy Community Center Cookbook from many years back.
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Peter Wells
Here is a reminder about the spring egg hunt scheduled to start at 3 p.m. on Saturday March 26 at the community center. Bring a basket and arrive at least 10 minutes early.
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During the next four weeks I will continue to remind you about the ferry slip repairs scheduled for the school vacation week in April. For a period of eight days the ferry will only carry passengers.
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Peter Wells
Usually my far-better-half Sally has a chance to proofread this column before it goes out the door. Along with grammar she checks for goofiness. Unfortunately for you and me, last week she was busy on the big island with her own activities at the moment of my submission deadline. So I have to take full responsibility for the meals on wheels joke.
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