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On Chappy: Feb. 5
Wednesday February 3, 2016
Peter Wells
This is a case of good news/bad news. The good news is that we are getting the repairs to the Chappy slip done before things fall apart. The bad news is that the next phase of the repair work will cause quite an inconvenience to ferry travelers.
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On Chappy: Jan. 22
Wednesday January 20, 2016
Peter Wells

One day last week the Steamship Authority cancelled most of the trips between the Islands and the mainland due to high winds. There was a rumor going around that the Chappy ferry would be closing down. I can understand why folks would find that plausible. If the wind was so strong that the big ferries were having trouble then why wouldn’t the little ferries also have trouble?

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On Chappy: Jan. 1
Wednesday December 30, 2015
Peter Wells

On New Year’s Day the Chappy ferry operates on the normal winter schedule. If you believe that you are up to staying out after midnight talk to Captain Bob on your way to the party.

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Chappy Town Column: Dec. 25
Wednesday December 23, 2015
Peter Wells
Folks have been asking about the Chappy ferry service for Christmas Day. The operating schedule for that day is steeped in tradition.
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On Chappy: Dec. 18
Wednesday December 16, 2015
Peter Wells
My Chappy column partner Brad and his family have headed west nearly halfway around the world to spend the winter in the warmer climes of the Philippine Sea. Arlene has island roots of her own. They will be away for about four months so Brad is entrusting me with the honor of keeping our readership enthralled until his return.
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On Chappy: Dec. 11
Tuesday December 8, 2015
Peter Wells
For a little over a month the ferryboat On Time III has been hauled out of the water in Vineyard Haven for maintenance and Coast Guard inspection. If the weather cooperates, she will be relaunched by the end of this week and she will make the voyage back to Edgartown over the weekend and return to service on Monday.
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On Chappy: Nov. 27
Monday November 23, 2015
Peter Wells
Chappaquiddick island is still firmly attached to Martha’s Vineyard. The Trustees Of Reservations staff has determined that Norton Point is sufficiently stable to accommodate vehicle traffic. I have spoken to a few folks who “went by the beach.”
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On Chappy: Nov. 13
Wednesday November 11, 2015
Peter Wells

As I write this, it is possible to drive a vehicle between Chappaquiddick island and Martha’s Vineyard island via dry land. By the time that you read this, that may not be true. Mother Nature seems indecisive about that stretch of beach.

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On Chappy: Oct. 30
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Peter Wells

The next potluck at the Chappy Community Center is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4. Dorothy and John Dropick will be the hosts, with appetizers beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. All are welcome. Please bring a dish for six.

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On Chappy: Oct. 16
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Peter Wells

The next potluck at the Chappy Community Center is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21. Judy Buss and Paul Cardello will be the hosts with appetizers beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. All are welcome. Bring a dish for six.

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