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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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44 years ago today, one of the best punk rock albums graced the Earth — "London Calling" from the Clash. It only reached number 27 on the U.S. Billboard charts, but "the Guns of Brixton" is one heck of a track. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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New Art arriving daily. Open 7 days a week. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Fire in O.B.Two firefighters responding to a structure fire in Oak Bluffs were injured last night. They were deemed okay after being taken to the hospital. No one else was injured. The fire was believed to originate in the engine of a vehicle before it spread to the structure. Four individuals there at the time were able to
escape. Read more here.
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State reporting a drought?
It has felt like a
rainy summer and fall, but apparently that isn’t the case. The National Weather Service has reported rain amounts well below normal for the last three months, and the state announced that the Islands are in a significant drought, again. Water officials on the Island are urging us to not waste water. Read that story here.
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Sand impounding Great Pond covesWest Tisbury's herring warden recently asked whether a permit for sand dumping near the great pond could be altered. The warden says that dumping contributes to sand accumulation at cove mouths, especially at Tiah and Deep Bottom coves. This leads to poor water flow and quality, and could harm herring and other species. The dumping was permitted at a private property to combat erosion. More on that here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings tomorrow. It’s Friday!
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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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Waterview Land, West Tisbury Sponsored 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 as well as 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. The abutting lots have already been developed, demonstrating the type of home, landscape, and view possible for 38 Fire Tower Road. The property is staked, and surveyed with paths cleared to make showing easy. NHESP requirements met. Perc test and well in.
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Quote of the Day
"I’m old. I’ve caught … plenty of fish, plenty of dough from the pond [...] I’m now trying to help things for the next generation."
— Johnny Hoy, expressing his concern on the impact of sand dumping on aquatic ecosystemsHot Topic Comment"We don’t need regulation of birthday parties. We need protection from abusive uses of properties in residential zones
by corporate interests."
— Bert Davis, on the prospective passage of bylaws restricting private parties in EdgartownHot Topic Letter"After six decades of the SSA’s successful efforts to preserve itself by killing off anything that looks like competition — anything less expensive, anything more efficient, anything it cannot tax, or anything that is otherwise more satisfactory to the public than itself — it is time to break the monopoly."
— John Woodwell, on holding the Steamship Authority accountable
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Today: It's international film night at the Edgartown library, and they are screening "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg," a 1964 musical from France that is entirely sung-through. 6 pm.
For an inspirational documentary about the lives of whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans, and how they relate to humans, watch "Ocean Souls" at PathwaysArts in Chilmark. 7 pm.
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Tomorrow: Join the American Legion at Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven to participate in Wreaths Across America, which is for remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching the next generation the value of freedom. 11:30 am.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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Now is the perfect time to donate to the Island Housing Trust! Because of a generous $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant, your donation will go further than ever! To help build the year-round affordable housing we desperately need, please click here to DONATE now and make a lasting impact!
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Whiz it up
"KitchenAid Blender Excellent condition. Barely used. $25. Call/text 646-584-0516."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv
508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Discover lots of tips for making holiday sugar cookies with Chef Gavin Smith's recipe for Rye Shortbread. You can infuse the butter, sprinkle in some maple sugar, use cookie cutters, and top them with frosting. We'll take a tin of these any day.
For more stories that celebrate local food, farming, and the community, visit Edible Vineyard, and look out for the Off Season issue next week.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Island rock fan? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Benjamin Hall
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Let’s get jazzy
Tomorrow, the second annual Jazz
Fest will begin, featuring professional and student Island musicians. The goal of the event is to promote the genre of jazz and invite all from the community to listen, while also fundraising for student performers and a jazz festival in March — don’t miss this night of jubilee and jazz! Get the details here.
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