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Uncategorized | August 5, 2010

Bicycle Safety on Martha’s Vineyard

Recently, there was an article on this Blog, posted by CJ, concerning safety while traveling on Martha’s Vineyard. I am prompted to expand upon this theme by last month’s tragic bicycle accident in Vineyard Haven; and I speak with the perspective of having been a Military Police officer once upon a time. My purpose now is […]

Uncategorized | July 28, 2010

Martha’s Vineyard – an Accessible Island

This week is the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I believe the act has opened doors for all of us since its inception in 1990; not only the disabled. Even on a small island such as Martha’s Vineyard, our community is becoming “richer” as more doors are opening for everyone. The mainstreaming of […]

Uncategorized | July 22, 2010

Unusual Martha’s Vineyard Pastimes

So many of our friends and repeat guests already know so much about Martha’s Vineyard, that I sometimes find when I’m wearing my concierge hat, that it’s difficult to come up with new suggestions for them. The beaches, nature walks, author’s talks, concerts, theater, etc. run off my tongue with ease, and they are always […]

Uncategorized | July 7, 2010

Kayaking adventures on Martha’s Vineyard

My family has been vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard for so long, it seems as if we’ve done all there is to do and seen all there is to see. This summer we put that myth to rest. For an island of only 87 square miles, the Vineyard is home to an amazing variety of landscapes, living […]

Uncategorized | June 14, 2010

Making Martha’s Vineyard Vacations Safe & Fun, Part II

The new Martha’s Vineyard Hospital opened last month, with the space to double it’s capacity. Some people speculate that this was necessary purely due to the transportation related accidents that grace the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital’s emergency room every season… please don’t be one of the statistics! Read on to be aware and safe, and if you […]

Uncategorized | May 23, 2010

Martha’s Vineyard Memorial Weekend plans

So here it comes again – the official kick off for the summer on Martha’s Vineyard – Memorial Day weekend. If you believe what “they” say, we can now wear our white clothes and sandals with pride as we enter what promises to be another fun filled summer season. It is already shaping up to […]

Uncategorized | May 16, 2010

Ferry ‘cross the Vineyard Sound

Probably one of the least romanticized aspects of Martha’s Vineyard is the Steamship Authority‘s ferry service. It’s old. It’s stodgy. It’s even smelly on occasion. People may make disparaging comments about the boats or the service or the crowds, but I’ll have none of it. Think of me what you will, but I like the ferry. […]

Uncategorized | May 9, 2010

Vineyard Spring Spruce Up!

Hello to friends of the Colonial Inn and Martha’s Vineyard. I’m happy to be back at work and in the loop after a quiet winter away from everyone. The Vineyard is bustling with spring activity. All of the busy little worker ants are scurrying about getting the island ready for our 2010 visitors. Restaurants and stores […]

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