Wow, what a winter!

First, I am sorry this is so late. Time just got away from me. I hope everyone who stayed up north did not have any long-term effects from the blizzard of 2026. Here on the island, we did very well, very few lost power for more than a couple hours and that did not affect everyone. The DPW crew worked long hours that turned into weeks before they knew it. Most areas were attacked with excavating equipment as it was too deep to plow snow. Neighbors checked in on neighbors, several families went around shoveling out those that needed help.

Now it’s Spring and it’s taking its time getting here. I believe it has arrived, which is good news. The bad news is islanders had hoped the low temperatures and deep snow cover would lower the tick population — it did not. I think the snow insulated the ground from the extreme temps and they all survived so when you make your trip to the island don’t forget your tick spray.

-Patricia Rossi, PIA President