Santa is beginning the process of checking his list twice, and Chilmark has some wonderful news to report to the North Pole. Thanks to a mini baby boom, our community has been fortunate to welcome several sweet new faces this year. Lucky us.
To ensure the North Pole sorting room has everything perfectly prepped for the Chilmark delivery route, we want to make sure every single one of our town’s newest residents is included. If you have a new bundle of joy to add to Santa’s local roster, please reach out with their name and date of birth. Let’s make sure our littlest neighbors get an extra-warm welcome from the big man in red this December.
Maisy Louise Natichioni made her grand entrance on Nov. 1 weighing a perfect 7 pounds 8 ounces. Parents Marc and Hadley (Chapman) Natichioni have officially handed over the keys to the house, as tiny Maisy has instituted a strict new schedule of midnight roll calls and a monopoly on everyone’s hearts. Marc and Hadley are doing well and are completely over the moon, while the equally overjoyed grandparents have officially stepped into their roles as Maisy’s biggest fans. The sleep-deprivation levels in the household have reached record highs, but with a roommate this cute, everyone is happy, healthy and entirely in love. Welcome to the world, sweet Maisy.
Larry and Holly Glick are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their new grandson, Asher Edward Karr. Asher was born on Nov. 1 to their youngest daughter, Sara, and her husband, Jordan. Mom, dad and baby are all doing well and are back home at their apartment in Hoboken, N.J. Larry and Holly are currently staying with the new parents to help welcome the little one. They can’t wait to bring baby Asher to the Vineyard next summer to introduce him to his first Menemsha sunset.
I am delighted to share some joyful news from a dear family friend and former Texaco staffer. Liz (Willette) and Harper Hoffman have welcomed a baby girl into the world. Congratulations to Liz and Harper on the birth of their daughter, Penelope. They make their home in New Jersey.
I had an opportunity to chat with Pinto Abrams a short while ago and he shared that eldest son, Kalib, and his sweetheart Shay celebrated their marriage just as the golden aspen leaves began to settle in for the season. Family travels from back east to revel in their joy. The newlyweds will continue to weave their story into the mountains, making their forever home amidst the peaks of Crested Butte, Colo.
After a long fall of healing from knee surgery, Kristin Brown is gradually making her return to the great outdoors. Though her steps are slow, her hands remain faithfully soil-covered as she tucks the library’s winter flower beds into their cold weather slumber. Keep healing, Kristin.
Linda Thompson is heading off for surgery and will be away from town for a spell as she recovers. She plans to split her healing time between her two daughters’ homes. Let’s join together in sending Linda our warmest well wishes and positive thoughts for a smooth procedure and a remarkably quick recovery. Linda, I am looking forward to welcoming you back home once you are fully healed.
As the dark and grey winter months approach, we look for ways to keep our spirits bright. Janet Stoddard and Nan Doty are delighted to announce the return of Music and Light at the Chilmark Church, a special series designed to bring our community together through the warmth of music, poetry, and fellowship. These seasonal events were originally facilitated by the wonderful Lia Kahler, and they are honored to carry on this beautiful, luminous tradition. Please save the dates for the upcoming winter gatherings, which will all take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, and Feb. 7. Everyone is welcome to join in this uplifting community tradition, with refreshments following each gathering. Keep an eye out for more details in the coming weeks.