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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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On this day in 1969, the first ATM
opened at Chemical Bank in Rockville, New York. Today is also Victory in Japan Day and National Food Bank Day. Editor’s note: Yesterday our subscription platform sent out an email to all our subscribers concerning a change in procedure for logging in to mvtimes.com. Please note that the change applies only to paid subscribers to The Times who have difficulty with the login process. If you have a paid subscription and are successfully logging in to our website with a password, there is nothing you need to do. If you are a paid subscriber to The Times and have difficulty logging in, the new procedure described in the email will be useful. If you subscribe only to our daily newsletter The Minute, there is nothing you need to do. Our apologies for any confusion created by this email. Finally, we will be off on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. See you Tuesday.
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Grape expectations
There’s a new owner at Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, but it’s also a familiar face. Molly Coogan, the Main Street shop’s longtime manager, has purchased the business from her mentor, Dawn Braasch. Coogan said she plans to keep the store’s important book stock and other items, but may make a few changes as well. Coogan said she has benefited from serving alongside Braasch for many years. Reporter Abigail Rosen has this story.
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Moving forward
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee approved an amended regional agreement that will set the ball in motion for the district to be considered for state funds for a high school building project. At the same meeting, the committee agreed to create a five-member subcommittee to deal with issues involving the Massachusetts School Building Authority, which is the agency that grants funds to school districts for projects. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has this story.
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Going, going,
gone An auction that was approved for the Grange Hall was then suddenly revoked by the West Tisbury building inspector after he learned that the Vineyard Preservation Trust property was at its limit for such events. In the process, Sue Whiting was put in a tough spot, but ultimately the select board came up with a venue where she could hold her auction. But the issues with the Grange remain. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has this story.
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MEETINGS
The Chilmark select board
meets at 5 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Today: The big Vineyard Artisans Labor Day weekend shebang is here. Head to the Ag Hall to browse handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, fine art and more. 4:30 to 6:30 pm. –Connie Berry
Down-Island it’s First Friday and the Outskirts are playing live at Owen Park. Head down there at 5 pm or so and grab something to eat and visit the booths. Outskirts play at 8 pm. –C.B.
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This weekend: The M.V. Surfcasters Association has its annual Used Tackle Sale at MVRHS on Saturday. I think I’ll head over there on the fly. 8 am to 1 pm. Then, you can go to the Edgartown library where Tim Sheran will teach you Fly
Tying. See how I tied that in? 10:30 am. The Pinkletinks play classics for kids but with a rock-band sound. West Tisbury library. 11 am. The Arts District Stroll in Oak
Bluffs takes place along Dukes County Ave. Artists will also be selling their work on the street, plus live music and light refreshments. 4 pm. It’s a great weekend for the Drive-in at the YMCA, where "Spider Man: No
Way Home" will be playing. Pack some snacks and get there around 6:30 for a good spot. –C.B.
On Sunday, the Open Market in Oak Bluffs will be up and running with Island-grown produce, original artwork, handmade jewelry, fine crafts, summer flowers and more. 10 am to 2 pm. The Federated Church celebrates the past, present, and future of the Mayhew
Parsonage. Visitors are invited to visit the historic building from 12:30 to 2 pm. Old Sculpin Gallery hosts its Final Sunday Reception with Island artists Debra Gaines, Warren Gaines, Barbara du Bois. Martha's Vineyard Art Association members exhibit new work. 5 pm. There are a thousand more things to do this weekend, but I’m focused on taking a nap right now so I’m ready for it all. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing this weekend at Island theaters here.
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Real Estate Confidential: Move into a brand new home Sponsored
Real Estate Confidential is a biweekly chit-chat about new listings, sales, or other insider
information on the Martha’s Vineyard Real
Estate market, presented by Fred Roven, owner/broker of Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents. It appears every other Friday in The Minute.
As you travel around the Island these days, you can see new construction everywhere you look. Nothing compares to the look and feel of a new home with the quality construction you expect. As I review prices over the years and compare the current market, I do not see a way a three-bedroom, two-bath home can be built here for under $1,350,000. Even at the lower end of the price range, you will find quality finishes, and in many cases of late, with air-conditioning or mini-splits at a minimum. You are never far from a beach or boat landing, and at the upper end of the price curve, you can find large waterfront homes that include swimming pools.
With the median price of recent land sales at $725,000, and the median price of building lots currently for sale at $800,000, the price of a new home, with ever increasing materials cost, is only going in one direction. We may see some moderation of prices for existing homes as inventory increases and mortgage rates increase. If you like the idea of making design changes to fit your lifestyle, and walking into that fresh, new home smell which can last for years to come, this may just be a perfect time to buy brand-new construction. You can buy now, and most homes under construction can be ready for summer 2023.
I’ve noticed when I write descriptions of
properties for sale, I most consider location on the Island and the amenities available. As examples, how close to beaches, hiking trails, bike paths, and most important, bakeries and breakfast spots. With the new reality of prices for new construction, you can assume you are getting top-of-the-line quality from the many reputable architects and builders on the Island. In many cases, builders are moving to luxury homes with a pool, pool house, private beach, home office, Viking, Subzero, Wolf, Bosch, views, sunsets, first-floor bedrooms, and the list goes on, so no point in repeating them over and over.
Come summer of 2023, you can move into 14 Mill Hill Road with a pool and spa and a short stroll to Edgartown village. The open floor plan encompasses a Great Room with a gourmet kitchen, and a dining and lounge area with a wall of sliders that lead to a bluestone terrace with a pergola, while overlooking the 16 x 34 ft., custom, heated, saltwater gunite pool, a 7 x 7 ft., custom built-in spa, and a professionally landscaped backyard. The second floor offers an open family/game room area, and the lower level offers a finished space with a half bath. And, there is plenty of room for a guest house or expansion if you need more space . . .
For the rest of this Real Estate Confidential, click here. For more Real Estate Confidentials, click here.
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Grandma, is that you? "Free 6 corded landline phones, several with connecting plug in cables. Will deliver, if that helps! 781-608-0966." Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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Dining out?
The Barn Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Dunes Welcome to The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Restaurant at South Beach! Enjoy casual, relaxed dining, refreshing sea breezes, and a fabulous ocean view. Visit us via our spectacular water taxi cruise from Edgartown. Serving breakfast and dinner until October 22nd, 2022. Lunch served at the Poolside Grill. thedunesmv.com / 508-627-3663
Farm Neck Come check out Farm Neck's newly renovated Cafe, patio and bar!Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating with open air views of our championship golf course and ample TVs in the bar area.
We are now serving breakfast daily from 8 am to 10:30 am, lunch daily from 11:30 am to 5 pm and dinner
Tuesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 9pm. Call 508/693/3560 for reservations or visit farmneck.net
Click here for more details and specials
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Island inspiration
Martha’s Vineyard has been known for inspiring creative minds for centuries, whether it’s the natural beauty of the shimmering water and the sprawling forests, or the network of artists and makers that form the vibrant community. A major part of that community are poets, and Second Acts columnist James Dale can name quite a few. He writes in his most recent column about how the Vineyard has helped poets and wordsmiths access their creativity and bring out their best work.
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