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The Minute:
The Spring Street controversy has made it to state land court, the project's second official obstacle in a week.
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Godfrey Muwulya, pictured here during his solo, achieved the impressive feat last week of teaching 50 fourth graders to stomp, sing, clap and jump in unison. The product of his workshops with students from six Island schools was a dynamic performance of East African traditional and community songs, with an emphasis on cultural education. Muwulya has taught dance on-Island since 2011, and teachers say he inspires kids to work together and give it their all. Read
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Ninety-seven Spring Street, a heavily scrutinized project intended to house Vineyard Wind workers in a residential district, is now the subject of a lawsuit in Land Court. Mary Bernadette Budinger-Cormie, a next-door neighbor to the development, is suing the town, developer, and half a dozen town officials. The suit asks the court to nullify a town decision that upheld the building inspector's removal of a stop-work order at the property. The filing contains dozens of other complaints against the town. Read more
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As fall sports come to an end and the coveted Island Cup is on the horizon, the Cape and Island Lighthouse Premier League released its all-league award recipients and a fair share of Vineyard athletes are on it. Read more
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It’s a traumatic time of year, saying goodbye to those moments of showering outside. And for fishermen, it’s a time to clean up your gear and store it away for the winter time. Our columnist has a few tips. Read more
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Islanders celebrated the harvest this year by raising food for those in need, showing up to Vineyard Haven’s First Baptist Church to ready over 500 bags of food for distribution. The Family2Family Thanksgiving program's annual program was out at the church all morning; look out for an upcoming article.
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Islanders Write is proud to announce that its annual writers' festival will be expanding into March, bringing a weekend of free workshops to Featherstone Center for the Arts. On March 15, things will be all about the art, craft, and business of writing for authors of all levels. On March 16 things will be geared toward younger writers aged 5 to 19. More details to come. Read more
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Today
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The drama and conspiracy thriller "Conclave" features an all-star cast including Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rosellini, and John Lithgow. The film follows one of the world's most secretive traditions — selecting the new Pope. It's 7:30 pm at the M.V. Film Center, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven. Read more
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Saturday |
Kick back and enjoy a serene afternoon tea, part of the Great Martha’s Vineyard Bake Off. The proceeds will benefit Friends of Family Planning, the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, and M.V. Community Services. There will also be shareable desert plates for two. Entry is $50 a person for coffee and tea, and $65 for a glass of Prosecco. It's 2 pm to 4 pm, 20 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs. Read more
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Sunday |
Enjoy a free classical music concert by Vineyard Sinfonietta orchestra, featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart and Handel, as well as the Beatles. There will be some Scottish tunes too. Donations are appreciated. It's 2 to 3:30 pm at Howes House, 20 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs. Read more
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Movies |
View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.
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MEETINGS |
The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Agenda here.
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Quote of the Day
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“Departments get good candidates. They work here two, three years, and realize ‘I’ll never be able to buy a house here, I’ll go off-Island somewhere that’s cheaper to live.’ We’ve lost some really good officers.”
—Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin on the hardships retaining police officers, behind a new idea to team up with Aquinnah
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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.
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Name This Islander |
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Name this music man! 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.
Thursday's contest answer:
Steve Spongberg, Polly Hill Arboretum’s first director
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