Caleb Slater Honored

The Westfield River Watershed Association has chosen Dr. Caleb Slater, head of the Anadromous Fish Project for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, as the 2012 winner of the Richard A. Waite Award for his outstanding environmental service. The award is given annually to a person who helps preserve and improve the local environment within the Westfield River watershed.

Charles Hodge Awarded

Edgartown resident Charles Hodge, MD was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by The Society of Neurological Surgeons on May 22 in Atlanta, Ga.

The Society of Neurological Surgeons is constituted of neurosurgeons with leadership roles in North American neurosurgical education. The award is given to a member “ . . . whose service to the Society, or to the field of neurological surgery, has been exceptional.”

Creative Living Nominations

The Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha’s Vineyard is accepting nominations for the 2012 Creative Living Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the Island’s quality of life and embody the spirit of former resident Ruth J. Bogan.

Dylan Graduates

Dylan Thomas Ryan Walsh, son of Barbara Walsh of Chilmark, graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration on May 14.

Welcome Hazel Irene

Mr. and Mrs. Rob and Elizabeth Morgan of Shelburne Falls are delighted to announce the birth of their first child. Daughter Hazel Irene Morgan was born Friday, May 11, 2012.

Hazel Irene is the first grandchild of Mrs. Shelia Wessel of Lenoxdale and Mr. Gene Barry of Williamstown.

Also sharing grandparent honors are “Va-Voa” Allouise Morgan of Edgartown and the late Bob Morgan of Edgartown.