News
In a 1952 aerial photograph of Sengekontacket Pond that hangs behind the door to Augustus Ben David’s World of Reptiles And Birds in Edgartown, you can count two properties — the one you’re standing in and the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Today Mr. Ben David estimates that the homes clustered along the shoreline number in the thousands.
Starting Jan. 1, the Vineyard will be a little less connected to the mainland, the result of a decision by the operators of the New Bedford fast ferry to sharply cut their off-season service.
Not that many people are likely to mind; the reason the service is being reduced is that hardly anybody rides it.
Indeed, the service cuts, from three weekday round trips to two, with none at all on weekends, may only be the first step. The operators, New England Fast Ferry, have flagged the prospect of abandoning all service between mid-October and mid-April.
Hello, Hunter
Stephen P. and Stacia P. Broderick of Kamuela, Hawaii, announce the birth of a son, Hunter H. Broderick, on Dec. 4 in Hawaii. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Hunter is the grandson of Steve and Emily Broderick of Chilmark.
Welcome Danielle
Patricia Maeda Meyer and Marcello Meyer of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Danielle Maeda Meyer, born on Dec. 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Danielle weighed 7 pounds, 4 and a half ounces at birth.
The themes and variations we celebrate during these days of the year seem to point in the same direction — let our light shine in the darkness. The words of Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” characterize these moments we celebrate at the end of each year.
A look at the world reveals how grievously we are split into fragmentary and conflicting individuals and groups.
Association Director Resigns
Robert Glover, executive director of the Oak Bluffs Association for more than two years, has resigned.
Dennis daRosa, president of the association, said Mr. Glover has decided to dedicate more time to his consulting business, which requires off-Island travel. With insight, grace and humor, Mr. daRosa said, Mr. Glover has helped the association grow and expand its mission. He will stay on as executive director until a successor is selected.