Accepted at Law School

Vanessa Williams of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., has been accepted to Pace University’s Law Program for the fall of 2009. Vanessa is a 2002 graduate of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and a 2006 graduate of Marlboro College in Vermont. She is the daughter of Woody and Phyllis Williams of Vineyard Haven.

The Democratic Council of Martha’s Vineyard will meet this Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Howes House, across from Alley’s Store in West Tisbury. The meeting is open to Democrats Islandwide.

Mas Kimball, newly elected chairman, will call the meeting to order. The agenda includes results of town caucuses across the Island, input from ad hoc committees, and a discussion of the inauguration. A short video on the economic recovery will be screened.

Sophia Arrives

Rachel and Joseph Pancotti 3rd of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Courtney Pancotti, on Jan. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Sophia weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces at birth.

Chilmark Potluck

Welcome Linden

Hope and Chris MacLeod of Chilmark announce the birth of a daughter, Linden Theresa, born on Feb. 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Linden weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and joins her big sister Finnegan.

Dean’s List

Ryann Emin of Chilmark was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester at Bridgewater State College.