Edgartown

  • Old glory is flying around the Island today.
    Old glory is flying around the Island today.
    Ray Ewing
  • The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
    The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • Encouraging the young marchers.
    Encouraging the young marchers.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
    The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
    Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • The Murphy family came out in style.
    The Murphy family came out in style.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • [l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
    [l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
    The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
    Jeanna Shepard
  • Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
    Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
    Ray Ewing
  • The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
    The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
    Albert O. Fischer
  • The Taylor family is in the spirit.
    The Taylor family is in the spirit.
    Albert O. Fischer
  • Albert O. Fischer
  • Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
    Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
    Albert O. Fischer
  • A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
    A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
    Albert O. Fischer
  • All set and ready for company.
    All set and ready for company.
    Ray Ewing
  • Lots of color in the campground.
    Lots of color in the campground.
    Ray Ewing
  • Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
    Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
    Ray Ewing
  • Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
    Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
    Ray Ewing
  • Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
    Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • MV Sharks players love the parade.
    MV Sharks players love the parade.
    Ray Ewing
  • Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
    Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
    The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
    Maria Thibodeau
  • The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
    The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Parade time is family time.
    Parade time is family time.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
    People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Hailey McLaughlin
  • The shark theme was very present this year.
    The shark theme was very present this year.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
    Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
    L.A. Brown
  • Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
    Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
    L.A. Brown
  • Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
    Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
    Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • The annual display is not to be missed.
    The annual display is not to be missed.
    Hailey McLaughlin
  • Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
    Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
    Summer Pramer

News

Cozy Corner Cafe Makes Plans for Nighttime Lounge
Cozy Corner Cafe is proposing to stay open until 12:30 a.m. and wants the ability to serve drinks and play music.
Dock Dance Returns to Memorial Wharf
Barefoot and ready to dance, people of all ages gathered at Edgartown Memorial Wharf on Tuesday for the first Dock Dance of the summer season.
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing on Cape Pogue
No one was hurt Sunday after an engine issue forced a sightseeing biplane pilot to make an emergency landing on a Chappaquiddick beach. 

Celebrations

Willow Arrives
Tonya Thomas and Matthew Sanfilippo, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Willow Arya Sanfilippo, born on June 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Hello Oscar
Morgan Schroeder and Alexander Ficarelli-Danberg, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Oscar John Ficarelli-Danberg, born on May 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Announcing Elowyn
Jessica and Eva Shai, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Elowyn Monroe Yvette Shai, born on May 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Obituaries

Dr. Arthur O. Phinney Jr., 97
Dr. Arthur O. Phinney Jr., a longtime Chappaquiddick summer resident, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Farmington, Conn., on Dec. 9, 2023.
Robert Smith Bruguiere, 89
Husband, father and grandfather Robert Smith Bruguiere died peacefully at home on Feb. 19 after a brief illness.

Covering Edgartown

Gwyn Skiles
Reporter
gskiles@vineyardgazette.com
508-627-4311 ext 113

Kathie Case
Town columnist
[email protected]
508-627-5349

Peter Wells
Chappy columnist
[email protected]
508-627-1577