Here we are up to the holiday week already. There are lots of lights on Chilmark houses and trees and there is a buzz in the air. We have been spared . . . so far . . . all the bad weather that has descended on our world to the north. We appreciate the hardship of those living without power for so long.
Last minute shopping can still be done in Chilmark. Many shops will be open for the weekend, and remember that Menemsha Texaco is a great place for stocking stuffers!
It may be October already but many Chilmarkers are still entertaining guests, seasonal visitors are still arriving and many weddings are still part of every weekend. This past weekend was a very wet one, but the newlyweds will be assured by many of us that a wet September wedding in Chilmark will be fondly remembered. They will share that memory with Herb and me as we celebrated the anniversary of a wet wedding day in September 43 years ago.
I had to travel off-Island on Sunday, and we ran into a mini-blizzard in Wareham and vicinity. Lots of snow, wind and some moments of white-out on the highway. Not fun, and even more bitter when we came home and found it hadn’t snowed here . . . why do we ever leave!!
There is some dredging going on in front of Dutchers Dock with sand piling up in the parking lot. I always want to stand there to collect the bottles that come up with the sand!
Many Chilmarkers turned out on Monday night to have their say about whether or not the town should have bought the Home Port. By now, the result is history. It was a lively debate and our moderator, Everett Poole, ably guided us through it all.
Please be advised that The Bite restaurant will close this Sunday. The Galley will continue to be open until Columbus Day weekend.
It is fun to have the bass derby — as the locals still call it — up and running. The fishermen are everywhere and, as usual, they are not daunted by wind or rain. We hope they all catch winning fish!
Primary day went off without a hitch at the community center, thanks to the efforts of new town clerk, Jessica Bradlee and her helpers.
I am writing before Thanksgiving Day and can only hope that all went well with your holiday dinner and family reunion. There are many events to keep us busy and entertained for the next few weeks.
Remember, Chilmark Chocolates will be open all this weekend.
Chilmark continues to green up and folks are busy gearing up for the warmer, busier days to come. Everyone seems to have a project and is intent on getting it done.
Chilmarkers took time out to attend the annual town meeting on Monday evening. A less-than-record crowd attended but the town’s business was dispatched with minimum of hesitation and nothing was denied.
It is with much sadness that we report the death on Sunday last of Robert N. Flanders of Menemsha. He was most closely associated with the water and for many years was a familiar fisherman in Menemsha. His roots go deep in Chilmark and he was a respected and hard working husband, father, brother and neighbor. We shall all miss him and send condolences to his many friends and extended family.
The July full moon is here and the skies are clear enough for us to enjoy the wonderful light. The days may be hot but the evenings are pretty near perfect this week . . . hope you all are enjoying them.
