Chilmark begins the fall season under cloudy skies with much to be happy about but with deep sadness within the town family as we grieve for Juliet R. Burkett, who died too young this week in a car accident on her way to college driving in South Dakota. We send condolences to her many friends and to her family in Chilmark and West Tisbury. She is very much missed by us all.
Chilmark enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend. The only thing in short supply was a place to park. Let’s hope everyone was finally accommodated. The weather was perfect, the mood was upbeat and there were many visitors. And did I mention that the fish were biting?
Dave and Catha Carlson were at their Peaked Hill home with their daughter, Jessica, for a holiday vacation.
Chilmark is moving from one excitement to another. The 66th fishing derby is underway and many fishermen are in Menemsha and on the roads between one hot fishing spot and another! Good luck to all!
Something jump started summer in Chilmark. After several rollicking thunderstorms, the weather took a right turn and the beach crowds appeared. There are a remarkable number of vacationers here already.
I must comment on how beautiful the dogwood trees were this month. They must have benefited by the wet spring as the trees seemed heavy with blossoms this season. Hope you had one blooming in your neighborhood.
Chilmark is still prepping for the full rush of summer. Schools closed this week and now folks will be arriving for the full experience of a Chilmark summer. Are you ready?
Chilmark is missing Danny Bryant. For so long he was a frequently met neighbor of many of us and we are saddened by his unfortunate fall and death. He was larger than life in so many ways. He loved all that the Vineyard offered in its natural state. He was loved by dogs, feared by deer and much loved and appreciated by most of us. He was a total outdoorsman and could entertain with tales of his adventures for hours. We offer condolences to his many friends and his family. We will miss him greatly.
The holiday weekend swept through Chilmark as it always does, with lots of chores still to do and the first wave of visitors here hoping for fun in the sun. The weather tried to please everyone but there was a lot of fog on occasion. Everyone seemed happy to be here and that is what makes it a holiday weekend. The parades and speeches helped to focus on the meaning of the weekend and that was good.
Chilmark has endured another long week of poor weather. As I write on Wednesday, though, the sun is out and the smiles are everywhere. It seems that this pattern will continue through our Memorial Day weekend and that will be very nice for all.
This Saturday the Chilmark Community Church will offer a Yard and Plant Sale at the Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be household goods for sale and, for the first time, they will offer lobster rolls to go.
Chilmark will have many choices of eating places this week. The air should be full of the good smells of food! The Galley opened yesterday for the season; the Bite will open today at 11 a.m.; the Tavern will open May 23 and the Home Port will open on May 25. The Menemsha Fish Market, Larsen’s Fish Market and the Menemsha Café are all already going strong.
