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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Fifty-one years ago today, the Clean Water Act became law. After years of pollution in streams and waterways, the landmark law set strict regulations and quality control measures. Our rivers and estuaries on the Island are thankful. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a screening at The Film Center.
Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
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Housing bill gets local supportGov. Maura Healey announced today a massive bond bill that would inject $4 billion into housing initiatives statewide. Accompanying the bill are a number of policy proposals, including one that would give towns the option to enact local housing transfer fees, in order for municipalities to generate revenue locally. The plan, dubbed the "Affordable Homes Act" also calls for seasonal community designation and giving homeowners the option to build accessory dwelling units. Find out more here.
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‘Dark money’
State Sen. Julian Cyr and State Rep. Dylan Fernandes filed a bill aimed at exposing what they’re calling "dark money" in town meetings. The purpose of the bill is to make transparent efforts by groups and individuals to influence voters’ decisions regarding different warrant articles, such as housing initiatives. Read more here.
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A racket sportChilmark residents with thoughts on pickleball will have an opportunity to speak up during an upcoming public hearing. The town will be considering whether to ban the construction of pickleball courts. A date hasn’t yet been set. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Aquinnah Select Board meets at 4 pm on Thursday. In person at Aquinnah town offices. Here is the agenda.
The Up-Island Regional School Committee meets at 6 pm Thursday. In person at West Tisbury School with remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets at 6:30 pm Thursday. In person at the MVC office with remote access. 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
"This is a lifeline for communities where first-responders, healthcare workers, teachers, seniors and young people are simply priced out. On the Islands, we have seen generational families forced to leave their homes and firefighters commute four hours for their jobs: this will help to keep people in the communities they love."
— Nantucket housing director Tucker
Holland on the recently unveiled Affordable Homes ActHot Topic Comment"The Steamship should hire these
employees back and give them compensation for the time they were fired."
— Tim Greer comments on our story about former Steamship Authority employees who are challenging the SSA’s COVID-19 vaccination policyHot Topic LetterTed Jochsberger writes to us about the denial of proposed plastic fencing in West Tisbury: "There is little difference between PVC and the PFAS found in the proposed athletic field. Yet, while denying the use of the former received little resistance, an inordinate amount of time and money has been spent involving the use of the latter. One hopes that the politicians and various committee members are not more concerned with the health of the dead than of the living."
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Today: The Chilmark library hosts an online Memoir Author Talk with Guinevere Turner’s "The World Didn’t End." The book is about the author’s unconventional upbringing in the Lyman Family, a communal living experience that included Martha’s Vineyard as well as Kansas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Boston. Interesting and close to home. 6 pm. –Connie BerryCheck out the Talking Heads concert film "Stop Making Sense" at the M.V. Film Center. It’s hailed as the greatest concert film of all time. David Byrne is pretty fantastic. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Interested in learning Conversational Brazilian Portuguese? ACE MV begins an eight-week course taught by Maria Angela Moreira. You’ll learn about the culture along the way. There is a fee, but it’s not extravagant, which is a lot for me to say. 6 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Fall & Halloween here.
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Collector’s dream"Selling My lifetime collection of antique hand tools, vintage kitchen utensils, household items, bottle collection, and old iron crib. nanciepark @ gmail or 301-602-0246."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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Fresh from the Harvest Season issue of Edible Vineyard, check out the recipe for Super Soup. With a name like that, this dish might have you leaping over tall buildings in a single bound... or at least feeling all warm and full of energy.
If you'd like to share a recipe with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Islander? 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.
Tuesday's contest answer:
Thomas Goodell
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Librarians for the littles
The Island’s children’s librarians tell us all about their work and what they love most about it in this story by Abby Remer. They each share responsibilities, including collection development, advising readers, and running toddler and children’s programs like crafts and story time, but each brings something special to the role, and each came to the position differently. Read about them here.
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