Lillian M.A. Silva and Flavio daSilva of Edgartown announced the birth of a son, Nicholas Arreco Silva, born April 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Nicholas weighed 7 pounds, 14.4 ounces at birth.
Allie Horowitz and Noah Maxner of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, River Laylee Maxner, born on July 10, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. River weighed 6 pounds, 15 3/4 ounces at birth.
Shelly Jones and Philip Reed of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Cole Philip Reed, born on Sept. 18, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Cole weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth.
Colette Grace Dampier was born on Jan. 20 at the Aspen Valley Hospital in Aspen, Colo., weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz, and 21.5 inches long. The proud parents are Susan and LeRoy Dampier of Carbondale, Colo., formerly of the Vineyard. The grandparents are Sue Craver of Chilmark and Joe Doherty of Salem.
Jane McGroarty Sampaio and Humberto McGroarty Sampaio of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Humberto Kenneth McGroarty Sampaio, born on June 1, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Humberto weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.
Aimee Blood and Paul Cotton of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Caroline Nicole Cotton, born on July 28, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Caroline weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.
Dianne and Gerret C. Conover of Edgartown announce the birth of their second daughter, Katherine Alexa Conover, born Dec. 5 at the Falmouth Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and is welcomed by her big sister Caroline. The grandparents are Paula and Gerret D. Conover of Edgartown, Sheila and Paul Lister of Falmouth and Ellen and Charles McCluskey of Vineyard Haven.
Elizabeth Salvo and Jason Sullivan of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Joyce Salvo, born on March 18, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emma weighed 9 pounds, 9.6 ounces at birth.
Alyssa and Nicholas Meegan of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Colby Maxwell Meegan, born on June 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Colby weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth.
Alex and Amy Finkelstein of Wellesley, announce the birth of a son, Andrew John Finkelstein, born on August 26, 2009, at Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston. Andrew weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and is welcomed by big sister Emma.