Chilmark, as I write on Wednesday, is prepping for yet another winter storm. It is sincerely hoped by most that this will be the last one! All our lucky neighbors who were away on vacation last week will be happy to share this latest bit of winter with the rest of us!

Chilmark survived the winds, rains and snows of the past week with no serious outcomes. Some trees are gone, some birds didn’t make it thru the hard winds and cold temperatures, and some locals headed south for their vacations but, all in all, we made it mostly through another February with no more than the usual wear.

Chilmark parties on. Don’t miss the big Rockin’ Away the Winter Blues event coming up tomorrow, Feb. 9, at the Community Center. It is the annual fundraiser for the Chilmark School PTO outing program and offers dancing to Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, lots of food, some auction action and lots of socializing. Not to be missed.

Chilmark is getting a real taste of winter as I write on a sunny but very cold day mid-week. I woke up to 14 degrees in my part of Menemsha. There are about five inches of snow blowing around from one driveway to another. Our roads are clear and wide, thanks to the efforts of Keith Emin, Chilmark Highway Superintendent, and those who work with him.