Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
On this day in 2000, frequent Vineyard visitor Hillary Rodham Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate. That was the same year that the presidential election was too close to call and we all got introduced to the hanging chad in Florida.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Election Day arrives Anyone else feel like this has been the longest election cycle? Well, it’s finally here. We checked with town clerks across the Island to see how many people have voted early so far. Reporter Abigail Rosen has that story. Meanwhile, you’ve probably seen the signs popping up all over Vineyard Haven in support of Question 5. Who is behind the campaign? No one has registered at the town clerk’s office, which may be a violation of campaign finance law. Reporter Rich Saltzberghas this story.
Looking to diversify West Tisbury’s diversity task force did a survey and it didn’t come as much of a surprise that the membership on town boards lacks the kind of diversity they would like. The survey also looked at the driving forces behind the lack of diversity and how the task force might go about recruiting more candidates to raise their hands to serve the community. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has this update.
Peachy Kuehn’s There is a bright spot — a rainbow if you will — over the the cloud that is the Vineyard’s housing crisis. On Friday, Island Housing Trust unveiled a new neighborhood of affordable housing in Tisbury known as Kuehn’s Way. The development has been years in the making and faced a lot of hurdles, but soon people will be moving into their new homes. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has this story.
MEETINGS The Housing Bank Review Committee meets at 6 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Hot Topic Comment Ellen Brooks commented on the repairs and restoration work being done on the Flying Horses. "What a wonderful, fascinating article, and nicely written. The whole ship care and carousel restoration connection is wonderful. Would love to read more about that." Hot Topic Letter Susan Silk wrote about the findings of the focus group studies on the Howes House. "The renovation of Howes House must accommodate the activities, events, and resources the community is requesting. The focus group process clearly defined the next generation of Howes House as an engaging, vibrant community center that attracts younger Older Adults and the family, friends, and caregivers who support them."
Today:The Parent Advisory Committee at the Family Center meets tonight. It’s a good way to add your two cents, something I’m very good at. You can help steer programming and develop new ideas. 5:30 pm. –Connie Berry
If you don’t have to worry about wrangling young ones, then take the night off and head to the American Legion Hall for Bingo. I find great satisfaction in daubing those numbers. Doors open at 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Sense of Wonder Creations offers its Autumn Classes now. Ages 6 to 14 can stretch their creativity in all sorts of ways. This is a place where your imagination can run free. There is a sliding scale and scholarships are available, so don’t let that stop you. 3:30 pm. –C.B.
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Staying in? This is a Simple Salad Recipe that tastes great anytime. We’re collectors of salad dressing recipes and we like this one very much — two types of vinegar and honey mustard are the standouts. Try it tonight.
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What are you watching? It’s getting to be that time of year — everyone is looking for bingeworthy shows to watch on the variety of streaming services available now that the temps are dropping and the sunlight is fleeting. Director of publications Connie Berry recently watched "Bad Sisters" on Apple TV, and wrote about why she recommends the dark Irish comedy show. Read the story here.
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