It is a time of national movement, as people across the country protest the deaths of black Americans at the hands of white police officers.

Some times of the day it looks like July in the Chappy ferry waiting line while other times of the day it looks like January.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Siamak Adibi on May 10.

With the assistance of a gigantic crane (by Chappy standards, anyway) the ferry ramp on the Edgartown side was been successfully installed and after some adjustments is functioning well.

The grass is beginning to grow, the shad is blooming, the daylight hours are stretching.

Chappaquiddick seniors, please accept my apology for not being able to continue with my offer to operate a 6 a.m. trip to you at no extra fee so that you can shop early at Stop & Shop.

The best news I have heard this week is that Tom Osborn, grader of roads and hauler of loads, is back home on Chappaquiddick.

Thanks to all Chappy Ferry users who were able and willing to co-operate with the two-week temporary change to the ferry schedule.

It is another blustery, rainy day here on Chappy.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25, for major work on the Chappy Ferry ramp.