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The Minute:
For folks that get our paper delivered to your homes, we apologize for the delays.
We had some issues getting the package over the water. If you haven’t received it yet, it should be in your mailbox by tomorrow. |
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The filer of a recent ethics complaint alleges that Tisbury town administrator Jay Grande violated state conflict of interest laws. The complaint, filed in October by town planning board administrator Amy Upton, states that Grande insisted against delaying projects by Xerxes Aghassipour, developer of the controversial 97 Spring Street. The complaint also involves Grande’s ties to local company Sourati Engineering Group, who have worked on 97 Spring Street and other major projects for Vineyard Wind. The town select board cleared Grande around a month ago to begin training for a job at Sourati, a board decision that members said would not have been made public. Read more |
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Dukes County Sheriff's sergeant Craig Daley, charged with domestic assault and battery as well as rape, has been found to be dangerous and released under strict conditions. Daley’s charges come from a September incident in which he allegedly dragged a victim to a beach with a firearm and told her he was "capable of more." The alleged victim was identified as a Jamaican national. Daley has been placed on administrative leave. His attorney said in court that the criminal case lacked evidence. Read more |
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Owen Park Pier is falling apart, says Tisbury harbormaster Gary Kovack, who received a $1 million grant on the town's behalf this Tuesday from the state Seaport Economic Council. The money will go a long way toward the town's project to replace the pier, estimated at just under $2 million in all. The town will lift the pier 18 inches as a safeguard against the rising sea level, and the site will be accessible to those with disabilities. Read more |
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It was another day of morning cancellations for the Steamship Authority. An air compressor issue on the Katama impacted early commuters, and has since been fixed. The Island Home is still out of commission. Read more. Our editorial board also calls for changes to the SSA, which you can read here. |
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"Nature is an afterthought, a place to go for a walk, not a place to be part of," laments Liz Durkee, Climate Change Coordinator at the Martha's Vineyard Commission. "When food comes from a store instead of a farm or garden ... we forget that nature provides our sustenance." Durkee finds insight from Brad Lopes of the Aquinnah Cultural Center, as well as indigenous leaders and classic texts. Read more |
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Today |
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Get in the weeds with Cottage City Oysters founders Dan and Greg Martino. You'll learn about seaweed's health benefits, cooking techniques, and its vital role in ocean health. The brothers will also present their 3D farm system, which works with shellfish to promote regenerative farming and biodiversity. It's 5 pm to 6 pm at the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. $25 for non-members, $15 for members. Register here and read more. |
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Tomorrow |
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Martha's Vineyard Poet Laureate Claudia Taylor is holding a poetry reading, followed by discussion and Q&A about her approach to writing, her role as Poet Laureate, and her upcoming projects. It's 2 pm to 3 pm at the Oak Bluffs Library, 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs. Read more |
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Movies |
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Check out what's playing at Island theaters here. |
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Family Events |
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Check out activities for kids and their families here. |
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MEETINGS |
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No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy your Friday! |
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Quote of the Day |
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“We as a board were OK with him being able to start spending a very limited amount of time learning the tricks of the trade, and what he would have to do at his new position, which I believe he would start after his town administrator role.”
—Tisbury select board chair John Cahill said his board cleared town administrator Jay Grande around a month ago to train at local company Sourati Engineering Group |
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Waterview Land, West Tisbury
The Tower Hill land, once known as the Dancing Hills, is considered by many a sacred Island space. Standing on the ridge top, you're at one of the highest points on Martha's Vineyard. This 3.01 acre parcel looks out over the trees of Red Farm and the dramatic blue expanse of Vineyard Sound. It's easy to understand why this property is so special. There's a generous designated building envelope of 1.41 acres to allow a Buyer to build a significant house with multi level views of the water and additional structures with proper permitting. Thoughtful planning and preparation of the Tower Hill Declaration for the area creates a deeded view easement and greenbelt area to preserve the serenity, privacy and experience of being surrounded by nature while still being minutes away from West Tisbury center.
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What's for dinner tonight? |
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Dining Out? |
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The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Sweet Life Dinner @ 5:30 Thursday–Monday. Live jazz every Thursday w/ Jeremy Berlin.
508/696/0200
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Name this concerned citizen. We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Marvin Jones |
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