Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Sixty-five years ago today, Alaska was admitted as the 49th U.S. state. It’s also J.R.R. Tolkien Day, where fans are encouraged to celebrate the life and works of the iconic author by reading and sharing their favorite passages. If your friend sent you this,sign up for yourself here.
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.
Not seeking re-election With annual town meetings and elections coming up in the spring, some town officials have announced in time for nomination paper deadlines that they won’t be seeking another term. Both Chilmark select board chair Bill Rossi and West Tisbury moderator Dan Waters are stepping down and ready to pass the torch. Read more here.
Back on the committee Former Edgartown School committee member Kimberly Kirk will be returning to the board following the resignation of committee member Laura Seguin. Last month, town officials chose Kirk as Seguin’s temporary replacement, citing her experience and knowledge about school committees. Here’s that story.
New preschool, voters? Chilmark is eyeing the opportunity for a new preschool, but it will need to take a proposed plan to a special town meeting later this month. The facility would help with the growing up-Island enrollment numbers. Read more here.
MEETINGS The All-Island School Committee meets Thursday at 5:30 pm. Here is the agenda. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "It’s really an opportunity for citizen science." — Wildlife biologist and director of Island nonprofit BiodiversityWorks Luanne Johnson on this year’s wide-ranging bird count on the Vineyard
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Hot Topic Letter "Our town has no shortage of citizens who have the wisdom, compassion, and skills to do the job of town moderator. I look forward to helping the next person learn the ropes." — West Tisbury moderator Dan Waters announces he will not be seeking reelection
Today:We could all use a little Restorative Reset about now. Deep rest, relaxation of the mind, body, and spirit. I’m making myself chill just typing the words. Edgartown library. 5:30 pm. –Connie Berry
"Ferrari" is playing at the Film Center. Adam Driver has an interesting face and is getting some great reviews for this one. Wonder if he was chosen to star because of his name. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Remember Shrinky Dinks? Fond memories. The Vineyard Haven library offers Kids’ Crafts with Shrinky Dinks so your children can make their own melted plastic keychains and pins. I want to go. 3:30 to 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Trail mapping On My Way columnist Jonathan Burke set out recently on a new mission: to map a new trail on the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank’s 56-acre Short Cove Preserve. Along for the ride were Chris Seidel, cartographer for the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC), and Nancy Tutko, TrailsMV project manager for the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation (SMF). Read Burke’s story here.
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