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Stories by John S. Alley

John S. Alley

West Tisbury Town Column: August 7

August 4, 2015
John S. Alley

The weekend weather was just delightful. The beaches were pleasantly full on Sunday, and many cookouts were held over the weekend. Activity will pick up even more in this town in advance of the fair...

West Tisbury Town Column: July 31

July 30, 2015
John S. Alley

We are very near the peak of the summer season yet some college students will begin leaving to return to school by next weekend. It is time to say goodbye to all the July visitors and wish them a...

West Tisbury Town Column: July 24

July 21, 2015
John S. Alley

This past weekend automobile traffic seemed to increase most everywhere and it is busy all around town. The weather was toasty warm most days. Eileen Blake’s pies are no more here as they have...

West Tisbury Town Column: July 17

July 13, 2015
John S. Alley

The weekend weather was delightful and summerlike. A lot of backyard barbecuing was held all around town and it was wonderful. Business people report that there have been a lot of people around and...

West Tisbury Town Column: July 10

July 8, 2015
John S. Alley

We had good weather over the long holiday weekend. Traffic, particularly, downtown, is extremely difficult, at best, and the bus traffic has had a substantial increase in ridership so you have to...

West Tisbury Town Column: July 3

June 30, 2015
John S. Alley

Well we had a rain and windstorm on Sunday. We lost power for three hours and all the morning boats were cancelled, but by noontime we were back on track and preparing for a busy week. Welcome to the...

West Tisbury Town Column: June 26

June 23, 2015
John S. Alley

Father’s Day was, according to Charlie Kernick, not that bad for outdoor barbecues and all kinds of surprises. School closes on Monday for the summer. It is getting busier each day as people...

West Tisbury Town Column: June 19

June 16, 2015
John S. Alley

Well, Father’s Day is Sunday and Dad gets to relax, at least for one day. Many outdoor cookouts will be held in his honor and for once he does not have to clean up afterwards. Also on Sunday...

West Tisbury Town Column: June 12

June 9, 2015
John S. Alley

Sunday is Flag Day. It was a warm weekend with the temperature reaching almost 70 degrees after days of an unseasonable northeast wind. Lots of folks worked outdoors and held backyard barbecues. It...

West Tisbury Town Column: June 5

June 2, 2015
John S. Alley

The weekend was warm. Lawn mowers could be heard buzzing most everywhere in town and the weather perfect for outside chores. After church many people had an opportunity to go to the beach for the...

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