News
Every Christmas morning on the Island hundreds of children for whom the day would otherwise serve only as a reminder of want, tear through a heap of lovingly wrapped gifts. This owes, of course, to the prodigious efforts of Père Noel, but also to the dozens of merry-making volunteers at the Red Stocking Fund.
While other Island fund-raising efforts have floundered of late, with a new wing for this or that building going unfinished, it seems that Vineyarders’ compassion for their fellow man is constant.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission is facing a concerted push from at least two of the big down-Island towns to amend its processes for considering developments of regional impact (DRIs), out of concern they are inhibiting business activity.
Selectmen in both Tisbury and Oak Bluffs have signaled worries about the cost, delay and uncertainty which attaches to the commission’s review of proposed new developments, and are expected to argue for more local autonomy when the DRI process comes up for review next month.
Please Adopt Us
Last week was one of the most successful weeks we have ever had at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard — four cats and two dogs were adopted by loving families.
Welcome Gabriella
Jennifer and Roger Schilling Sr. of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Joy Schilling, born on Nov. 25, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Gabriella weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth. She is also welcomed by her big brother, Roger Jr.
Felype Arrives
Alcione da Silva and Antonio da Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Felype Marcos da Silva, born on Nov. 29, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Felype weighed six pounds, 12 ounces at birth.
Silver Screen Burritos
Islanders can support the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society by eating burritos on Tuesday: Sharky’s Cantina restaurants (in Oak Bluffs and in Edgartown) will be donating 15 per cent of all food sales from lunch, dinner and late night patrons this Tuesday, Dec. 7 to the film society.
The film society is a nonprofit, year-round cultural program dedicated to screening independent and world cinema. For details, see online mvfilmsociety.com or call 508-696-9369.