To the Editor: The Field Fund prefers to focus on the benefits and feasibility of grass playing fields, and the work our nonprofit does to support natural playing surfaces on the Island. We wish we had good news to share now, but we don’t. For more than eight years, a 5-4 majority on the MVRHS […]
The Yard’s 50th summer anniversary is just about here, and there is a lot to celebrate. The roster of this Chilmark-based institution is full of exciting and groundbreaking dance residencies, performances, workshops, and classes. The season begins with the piloting of “Launch Pad: A Choreographer’s Showcase,” done in partnership with Headlong, a Philadelphia-based activator of […]
The Athearn cows are pasturing on Peaked Hill. They filled their water truck from our well, and I was delighted to find a bunch of fresh Morning Glory corn on our doorstep as thanks. There are still a few spots open for the Saturday, August 14, Road Race; see bit.ly/ChilRRace. The best new thing in […]
I’m sorry to share that the Menemsha Deli has closed for the summer for medical reasons. Let’s keep our fingers crossed someone else may bring takeout back to Basin Road. Good news is that Tuesday Lobster Roll dinners ($20) at the Chilmark Community Church are available from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, with Vineyard Sound playing […]
Summer officially begins when the Chilmark Flea opens on Saturday, June 25, (and yes, I know it was official on June 21). The flea is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm. Come visit, shop, say hello to old friends, and meet new ones. Best Chowder on the Vineyard? This year the […]