I asked Milo how many sisters he has now and he held up two fingers in front of the biggest grin that I have ever seen on a guy his size! His sister Ramona was also grinning ear to ear as she told me that her brand new sister’s name is Matilda.

The first CIA meeting will be called to order on Saturday, July 9 at 9 a.m. at the Chappy Community Center, with coffee and pastries starting at 8:30.

Back in mid-April Captain Bob Gilkes retired from the Chappy ferry after two decades of ferryboat driving. His retirement party last week was as well attended as the annual ferry captain and crew appreciation dinner!

Captain Bob Gilkes has retired from the Chappy ferry after faithfully driving the ferryboats for two decades, through fair weather and foul. The ferry crew will be hosting the Chappy Community Center potluck on Wednesday, June 1 as a testimonial to honor Captain Bob’s years of service to the Chappy community.

There was a dinosaur on the Chappy ferry this morning. The reason that I mention this is that a few years ago one of my granddaughters made it a point to tell me that I was incorrect in telling her that there are no dinosaurs now. She is right.

The next Chappy Community Center potluck will be hosted by Leslie Floyd on Wednesday, May 4. Appetizers begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner bell ringing at 6:30. Please bring a dish to serve six.

The Edgartown post office is now firmly ensconced in the old library at the top of Daggett street. Post office hours are: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Remember this is the week when the repairs to the Chappy slip will take place. For a period of eight days the ferry will carry only passengers. NO vehicles will be carried on Sunday April 17 and continuing through Sunday April 24 at 6 p.m.

Yippee!! Snow! What a way to finish up winter. Mother Nature put on quite a show for us last Sunday. We had samples of all types of snow.

During the next four weeks I will continue to remind you about the ferry slip repairs scheduled for the school vacation week in April. For a period of eight days the ferry will only carry passengers.