News
When it comes to the off-season, the Vineyard shines at a couple things. One is dancing. Another is dessert. Last Saturday at the annual Barnraisers’ Ball at the Agricultural Hall, there was plenty of both, set to the music of Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish that kept the barn bouncing.
Housing Rehab Funds
Housing Rehab Funds for critical home repairs and energy saving updates are available to Oak Bluffs and Tisbury property owners. Learn more at an information session Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Oak Bluffs Library. Sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Energy Committee, you will learn about deferred forgivable loans for projects such as roof replacements, new siding, and code violation corrections. For information call 693-3554, extension 118.
By ALLEN GREEN
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon in early November, but there, already, was Santa — and riding a motorcycle, too. What’s more, behind him was a line of about 60 more riders, all ready to criss-cross the Island and pick up toys and donations for the neediest kids here. The group was the Martha’s Vineyard Harley Riders, and last Sunday marked their annual Red Stocking tour around the Island.
Housing Manager
Sandra Barberio Webster has been appointed site manager at Hillside Village, a unit of Island Elderly Housing, executive director Ann Wallace announced.
Sandra, a longtime visitor to the Island, moved here permanently a few years ago to join her mother and son. Much of her career was spent in the food industry in a variety of managerial positions.
Welcome, Melissa
Lilian DeSouza Silveira and Ricardo Silveira Machado of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Melissa DeSouza Silveira, born on Oct. 31, 2008, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Melissa weighed 6 pounds, 7.2 ounces at birth.
Mature Workers
The Mature Workers Program of Elder Services and the Islands, Inc. offers a bridge back to work program for anyone 55 or older, on limited income, who wants to get back to work. Paid work experience and/or skills training opportunities are available in or near your community. For information, call Gloria or Mary at 508-394-4630 or 1-888-394-4630, extension 135 or 134.