I know, I know, many of you have your lights up and trees have taken center stage in many a living room but, what really marks the season for me is the Chilmark volunteer firefighter’s association Christmas party.
Emily Boyd, daughter of Mary (Murphy) and Jonathan, was greeted by the Cape Cod Railroad conductor as she boarded a train this past weekend with Uncle Chris and Aunt Ruthanne.
Thus far, December’s weather hasn’t felt like the holidays are rapidly approaching, but if you look at Deb Hancock’s real estate office the Christmas cheer tone is certainly set.
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Chilmark is moving rapidly though fall with mostly bright sunshine, although I did note that Chilmark recorded more than two inches of rain one day last week. The winds are quickly stripping the trees of their leaves but in some sheltered areas the colors are still vibrant. There is more color in town. The new U.S. Coast Guard boathouse now has white siding that “looks like” shingles. It is beginning to look familiar again. Scalloping seems to be going well and the Menemsha Fish Market has plenty of them for sale.
The Aquinnah Public Library will build a thankful tree on Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 pm. Stop by to add your own message to a leaf. On Nov. 22, make a handprint turkey from 1 to 3 p.m., and on Nov. 29 it will be Legos, cartoons, and hot cocoa.
Chilmark grieves this week for the passing of one of our most popular senior citizens. Elmore Bud Mayhew died at Massachusetts General Hospital on November 7.
Chilmark rocked under the winds and rain of Sunday, and under the election results on Tuesday — the week that was, we used to say.
The Chilmark Volunteer Firefighters are hosting the annual get together for the children of the town with many treats and the usual exciting costume judging.
