Matthew Rhys, Widow's Bay To impress Arthur (Bashir Salahuddin), the writer he's finally coaxed the New York Times to send to Widow's Bay, Tom (Matthew Rhys), the island community's mayor, wants the place to look warm and welcoming. Though it's situated almost 40 miles off the New England mainland, Tom is convinced Widow's Bay could be the next Bar Harbor or, if he lets himself dream, the next Martha's Vineyard. It's quaint, colorful, and picturesque.