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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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We’re going with sports today: On this day in 1941, Yankee great Joe DiMaggio finally couldn’t get a hit after 56 straight games. That’s quite a streak. But how many World Series victories did the Yankees have in 2004?If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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In this film, IHT staff members got together to discuss what their work building year-round housing means to them. If you'd like to help, please click this link to donate.
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Passenger lands planeAn incoming private plane crash-landed at Martha’s Vineyard Airport Saturday afternoon. Officials say the 80-year-old male pilot began experiencing a medical emergency, prompting the sole passenger, a 68-year-old woman, to take over controls of the aircraft. She was able to land the plane without sustaining major injuries. The pilot was transported to Boston for medical treatment. Here’s that story.
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Housing priorities
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission’s new housing task force invited some of Provincetown’s leadership to the Island last week to discuss the town’s approaches to mitigating their housing crisis. Just like the Vineyard, Provincetown is a resort community, where the population greatly increases during the summer and shoulder months. Island officials say Vineyarders could learn a lot from the most recent P-Town housing initiatives. Here’s that story.
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Celebrating rootsThis weekend was the Feast of the Holy Ghost, a celebration of Portuguese heritage. Participants marched from downtown Oak Bluffs to the P.A. Club, where they dined on sopa and malasada, Portuguese specialities. We have the sights and sounds from the event, as well as photos. Enjoy here.
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MEETINGS
The Edgartown affordable housing committee and housing trust meets at the public library at 4:30 pm Tuesday. Here is the agenda.
The Aquinnah select board meets at the town offices at 5 pm Tuesday. Here is the agenda.
The Oak Bluffs affordable housing committee meets at 5 pm Tuesday. Remote access is available. Here is the agenda.
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The MVTimes: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Quote of the Day
"We are thankful for the chance to complete Wasque Reservation. . . Wasque is a unique property that nature continues to reshape through storm events, strong tides, and sea-level rise. We look forward to welcoming the public to this new addition to the reservation, and to continuing to manage this unique, changing ecosystem that is home to remarkable and rare wildlife."
— Darci Schofield, Islands director of the Trustees of Reservations on the recent purchase of the last remaining private Wasque
propertyHot Topic CommentLexi Ladd commented on our story about operational plans for the Martha’s Vineyard Black Lives Matter organization: "MVBLM is advocating for an alternative police response to mental health emergencies. When someone is in crisis, seeing someone in a police uniform can escalate the situation and in many cases across the country people have been killed — disproportionately Black, Brown and Indigenous people. An alternative response is to have behavioral health providers dispatched to the scene. There are many states implementing these kinds of initiatives, successfully deescalating situations and getting people connected to mental health services. We’re advocating for the island emergency response systems to move in this direction."Hot Topic LetterStephen Farrell writes to us about the generosity of the Vineyard: "It was a truly touching gesture on her part, one I’ve never forgotten and always wanted to thank her for. I don’t know if the woman was Pam herself, or someone who worked for her, but no matter who it was, I want you to know how much it meant to me at a very difficult time."
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Today: I’m going full-on music today. I’ve got a let’s-listen-to-live-music-outdoors vibe. We’ll kick it off with the Convertibles at the Cove. It sounds like they can pretty much play anything. 6 pm. –Connie BerryFeatherstone gives us a great outdoor option with their lawn beyond the barn. Musical Monday this week features the Grateful Dread. 6:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Crooked Coast’s Luke Vose plays at MVYRadio’s Porch Concert at Winnetu in Katama. He’s darn good. Free. 6 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Smooth sailing"FREE One Sailfish and one Sunfish sailboat circa 1990s. Masts, sails, tillers, rudders and keels always stored indoors. 802-734-1565."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 Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner at 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and brunch 11 am to 3 pm on Sundays. Live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv
The Dunes Open for the season! Dine with an ocean view. 31 Dunes Road, Edgartown. thedunesmv.com
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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Do you know this person? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 gift certificate to an Island business or charity.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For previous Do You Knows? see our archive.
Friday's contest answer:
Scott Thomas
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Exhibit by Kate
Taylor
Kate Taylor is showing her work at the Martha’s Vineyard Bank in Chilmark. Through her oil-on-canvas art, Taylor captures the dreamy Vineyard landscapes that stop so many of us in our tracks. As she tells us, time stands still when she paints. Taylor’s paintings will be on view through July 26. Check our coverage here.
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