When shoots start to appear it signals that it is time to get really busy with spring chores, in spite of the cool temperatures.
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IN MEMORIAM: Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen, Lyrical Writer and Naturalist, Is Dead at 86 By Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times Peter Matthiessen, a roving author and naturalist whose impassioned nonfiction explored the remote endangered wilds of the world and whose prizewinning fiction often placed his mysterious protagonists in the heart of them, died on Saturday [March 29, 2014] at his home in Sagaponack, N.Y. He …
Read More »FI School Brings Home Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair Awards
Congratulations to Aaron Kane, Hannah Peabody and Sophie Streimer, Fishers Island School (FIS) juniors, who earned prestigious honors at the 2014 Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair held at Quinnipiac University March 11-15 2014.
Read More »Original 1734 Lease for Fishers Island Purchased by H.L. Ferguson Museum
Original lease for Fishers Island was signed in 1734 by Ann Winthrop, acting as agent and attorney for her husband John Winthrop, the Lessor and owner of all of Fishers Island.
Read More »IPP Easter Egg Hunt 2014
A beautiful spring day and fun for all.
Read More »IN MEMORIAM: Arthur Anthony Chaves
Arthur Anthony Chaves, 84, of Avon, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on April 3, 2014. He was born in Hartford, October 12, 1929, the son of Georgiana and Frank Chaves. Arthur is survived by his loving wife Joan (Guida) Chaves of 61 years and his five children; daughters Carol Chaves and her …
Read More »IN MEMORIAM: James W.B. Benkard
James W.B. Benkard, a senior litigator with Davis, Polk & Wardwell who devoted himself to pro bono death penalty and criminal defense work as well as to leading and invariably improving an extraordinary number of civic and social organizations, died on April 1, 2014. In addition to his distinguished litigation career, Mr. Benkard served as a leader of the Environmental …
Read More »Fishers Island School A ‘Best Community For Music Education’
NAMM Foundation Survey Reveals Fishers Island School A ‘Best Community For Music Education’ In The United States -176 Communities Nationwide Achieve Prestigious Designation -166 School Districts and 10 Schools Achieve Prestigious National Designation
Read More »Message Received: Bottle Launched off Fishers Island Lands in England
Woman in England replies to note from Fishers Island man.
Read More »A Thank You Letter from the Scumaci-Morrissey Family
We have a unique, beautiful and caring environment here.
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