News
Spring Awakening
Never mind what the groundhog predicted. Spring is on the way.
Peter Herrmann of Edgartown reports that crocuses are blooming in his yard at 12 South street. Mr. Herrmann said four crocuses are already in full bloom as of Wednesday, with several more not far behind. “They’re lovely,” he said.
Robert Whritenour, who has served as interim town administrator in Oak Bluffs since September, has been permanently appointed to the position by the town selectmen.
At a meeting Tuesday Mr. Whritenour earned glowing praise from the selectmen, who voted unanimously to appoint him. After the vote, the selectmen and an audience of about 10 people applauded.
Mr. Whritenour, the former Falmouth town manager, was chosen from a pool of 31 applicants, with four candidates selected for a final interview round.
Most Island towns will be footing approximately the same share of high school costs next year, except for the two up-Island towns that contribute the smallest percentages of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s nearly $13.59 million in expenses, the regional high school committee reported this week.
Chilmark’s share of the budget is increasing by about 36 per cent compared to last year, while Aquinnah’s portion is set to decrease by 30 per cent. The two towns account for less than 7 per cent of the apportionments.
The fate of the historic Tea Lane Farm will come before Chilmark voters for a fourth time at a special town meeting on Monday. Voters are being asked to decide whether the town should enter into a long-term lease with a tenant farmer.
The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center. Moderator Everett Poole will preside over the special session.
Tiernan Arrives
Suzanna Crowell and Kevin Crowell of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Tiernan James Crowell, born on Feb. 3, 2012, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Tiernan weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and joins big sister Sienna Rose.
Announcing Natalie
Thamiris Marta and Vitor Silva of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Marta Silva, born on Feb. 6, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Natalie weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces at birth.