Let’s all shout out a big round of applause followed by a congratulatory pat on the back in recognition of our town clerk Jennifer Christy, who recently earned the designation of certified municipal clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The demanding educational requirements took her a number of years to complete so the title is a true source of pride not only for her but for our community. Way to go, Jenn.

Emily Boyd and her folks Mary and Jonathan escaped the New England gloom and soaked up some sunshine in the Bahamas. After two years with little travel, their home-away-from-home was a welcome sight and they’ve returned rejuvenated and ready to prepare for charter season.

You may have noticed Chilmark police officer Liz Rogers hasn’t been behind the wheel of the cruiser recently. She and her husband Jeremie have a wonderful excuse for her absence. Fun-loving, rambunctious, toddling Greyson has a new baby sister. Lilianna Elizabeth Rogers was welcomed to the world just in time to hear her first pinkletinks. Welcome to the world, little one.

And yes: mid-March has brought with it the wetland symphony of the harbingers of spring. Roll your windows down as you make your way around town. The symphony of pinkletinks can be heard in all their usual spots, most notedly smack dab in the middle of Beetlebung Corner.

After attending the Naval Academy and various other academic endeavors that typically follow, 24-year old Ruthie Hornbuckle, granddaughter of Judie Jardin, has settled on the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey as her favorite mode of air travel. With its ability for vertical takeoff, “it is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.” Ruthie is just about one of the coolest kids I’ve had the pleasure of watching make her way from infant to adult.

Congratulations to Josh Langner, grandson of the late Bernie Levy. His bar mitzvah celebration was held this past weekend at Temple Hillel Bnai Torah in West Roxbury. He was surrounded by his parents Sarah and Eugene, big brother Sam, aunts, uncles, cousins and honorary non-familial family, Tim Carroll and Genc Brinja.

Exciting news has quietly made its way across the country and into my ears like the sweet whisper of a little bird. Kate FitzGerald and Mattia Zocca have tied the knot. Kate, the daughter of Kathy Cerrick and Charles who now calls northern California home, was surrounded by some Chilmark love. Both her sister Liane and Emma Tobin were in attendance to celebrate the happy couple.

Congratulations to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School sophomore Kestutis Biskis, son of Ellen and Tauras, and his Chess Club teammates on their remarkable performance last week at the South Cape Interscholastic Chess League finals. I will admit that I don’t fully understand the game — even after binge watching my dear neighbor Scott Frank’s brilliant Netflix hit The Queen’s Gambit — but I do know that Kestutis’s strategically played last game resulted in a stalemate that allowed the Vineyard kids to tie the overall win with Dartmouth.

March 19 is always a big day. Fifty-three years ago both Kathie and Emmett and Joannie and Pat Jenkinson welcomed baby boys into the world. Since that day, Marshall and Patrick have been friends. Since that day both have battled to be their first to wish the other a happy birthday. I think this year I may have been the first to reach out to both. I claim champion.

We don’t typically have wild and raucous parties anymore but we did get out on the town and celebrate by attending the Fire/EMS vs. Police charity hockey game. The stands were filled and glass was lined with fans cheering. The aisles were bustling with kids playing and laughing. There were many familiar faces on the ice, including Tri-Town Ambulance chief Ben Retmier. Who won the game isn’t as important as the true community spirit it generated.