Chilmark is finally in summer mode with hot weather, bare feet and parking jams at the beaches. We all have been waiting to complain about the heat and crowds and now we are finally into summer! Actually, there are lots of smiles and friendly waves going around and most of us are pushing our patient button. It is fun to greet old friends and watch the latest batch of young folk enjoy themselves.

Chilmark is turning a deaf ear to my plea to slow things down a bit. June is already almost gone and I am not ready to move on yet. So many things undone, unreported, un-enjoyed . . . is that a word? Anyway, we are moving into summer at a rapid pace.

Chilmark is enjoying sunshine and warmth and the clear signs of a busy season on the way! If you are not here yet you have not missed any beach days because we have not been really warm until now. Beach stickers are on sale now at town hall every day beginning at 9 a.m.

Chilmark enjoyed a spectacular Memorial Day. The events of respect and memory were blessed with sunshine and attendance and the family reunions were many. The Chilmark school students continued a long tradition of casting flowers in Menemsha harbor in honor of those lost in wars.