Edgartown Town Column
When I took on this job as your Edgartown columnist, my first question was if I could make it into a food column, to which the powers that be answered, No can do. Which...
Edgartown Town Column
Living in a seasonal destination like New England truly makes time move at a completely different, and utterly fast, speed. When I used to live in the Dominican Republic, it was an endless summer,...
Edgartown Town Column
There’s no denying it anymore — the month of May has arrived, and with it, Main Street is getting busier, the Edgartown shops are welcoming more visitors, and our local restaurants are expanding their...
Edgartown Town Column
Hoping Easter was a joyous day for those of you who celebrate. As we await St. Elizabeth’s Church being back up and running, we attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Augustine’s in Vineyard Haven,...
Edgartown Town Column
One of my fondest memories comes from a sail my family and I did over the summer last year aboard Tigress, captained by Capt. Kurt Peterson. On a bright and sparkly July day, we...
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I hate to say it, but April showers bring May flowers, and I hope to all that’s good and holy that this season’s hydrangeas are awardwinning, because this rainy weather is truly putting a...
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This last month has been packed with conferences and networking events off-Island, which got me thinking about the networking we do on-Island. Sure, we have the MVY Chamber of Commerce, along with business associations...
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This past week seems to have been the pivotal week in feeling like not only is the island defrosting, but so are we. Once again, sunshine is the subject of this column, but after...
Edgartown Town Column
Just as I ease into this new job as the Edgartown columnist, it seems that spring season eases into our town as well. The arrival of the spring equinox brings a time of reflection,...
Edgartown Town Column
Daylight saving time came this week, and it’s like we all got an extra dose of happiness. Incredible how the sun can do that to us, but then again, we’re all just houseplants in...
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Daylight saving time is this Sunday, and the spring equinox is March 20 — meaning we are in the final stretch of this cold New England winter, and my heart rejoices. Don’t get me...
Edgartown Town Column
When thinking about what defines Edgartown — or any town for that matter — some of us might think about the big things: the large-scale events, the parades, the markets. When in reality, it...
Edgartown Town Column
What makes a town feel like home? Is it the community, the local places, or the tiny, unspoken rules and rituals we share without realizing they’ve become part of our lives? It’s something I...
Edgartown Town Column
I still remember the day I packed up everything I owned (two suitcases) and moved to Martha’s Vineyard. It was 2018, and it rained for a week straight. I hadn’t packed a rainjacket, and...
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Amid the frigid cold we deal with during these few months, there is usually a spectacular outcome, whether that be an awe-inspiring sunset that immediately brings me back to summer, or even later, the...
Edgartown Town Column
Mother Nature gave us quite the run for our money this week. I used to live in Vermont, and before that I was in Northern Maine, so I’m no stranger to a string of...
Edgartown Town Column
Happy New Year! As the calendar turns and the first days of the New Year greet us, we are reminded of what this month offers us — a fresh canvas, a chance to embrace...
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As the first whispers of winter arrive, and the streets of Edgartown sparkle with twinkling lights, there’s a palpable excitement in the air. Christmas in Edgartown, one of the Island's most beloved traditions, is...
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Happy December! This is my first official winter on Martha’s Vineyard, and the jump from November to December, especially here in Edgartown, is an illuminating one. Just a few days ago, the houses around...
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Happy Thanksgiving! It is officially the season of giving; giving thanks, giving back, and showing gratitude for all of the wonderful things in each of our lives. I wish you all a special day...