Chilmark is a bit soggy this morning as I write midweek. None of the wind and rain of the past few days have left any marks on the landscape. Let’s hope that the national events of the past week do likewise.
Chilmark closed out an era on Saturday as the town gathered at Abel’s Hill Cemetery to say farewell to Lynn Murphy. The days of getting Lynn Murphy to do it are over.
Chilmark is quickly shedding the blanket of snow that fell so incessantly on Saturday last. As I write on Tuesday lots of bare ground is already exposed and we are hoping for more to be revealed as the weather warms up this week.
Chilmark greeted yet another year with dignity and grace. There were some tasteful fireworks shot off sufficiently before midnight for the early birds among us to enjoy. Chilmark has evidence of the changing years in that she sports many more shingles and paved roads each year, but after some 300 years she still seems rural and unsophisticated. The sound of the dredge working in the channel was the only sound over the wind that I could note this weekend past. All other endeavors in town seem to be at rest. There is still no snow for us to deal with yet.
Chilmark is looking very festive both day and night. A ride around town after dark is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The U.S. Coast Guard Station Menemsha has their observation tower lit up and looking cheerful.
Chilmark is sure to look more like winter when this gusty wind diminishes. It promises to tear away the lovely yellow and orange foliage that we have been enjoying on our roadsides. However, we quickly adjust to life in the next season. Scalloping started this week.
