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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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On National Intern Day, we’d like to thank our three courageous and steadfast interns — Mia Vittimberga, Adarsh Bhat, and Beatrix Battelle. We’d be lost without them. Say "hi" to them if you see them, and any
other interns out there. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard added a new stop, honoring an old Oak Bluffs business. The Trail commemorated Robert and Shirley Graves’ machine & tool business with a plaque and ceremony. While this is the 37th Trail site, it’s the first of the Black Business Trail section. Get more details about the event here.
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Uncas Ave.
The owner of a building dating back to the 1800s in Oak Bluffs wants to demolish the property and build 8 units of workforce housing. There’s been some pushback from some historic preservationists, but now the project is headed to the review of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. Read more here.
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Closing timeThe M.V. Sharks didn’t have the best start to the season, but they’re closing in on a playoff spot. And no one is more integral to the pitching staff than Oak Bluffs native James Sashin. He's had an excellent season, a fireballer who just starred as a closer in the New England Collegiate Baseball League’s 2023 All-Star Game. Read more about Sashin here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings this Friday. Enjoy your weekend!
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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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Waterfront House and Guesthouse, Chilmark SponsoredMartha's Vineyard has many fine waterfront properties, but only a handful of exceptional ones. The Lee Family Compound is an exceptional, 3-acre waterfront property with breathtaking, unobstructed pond views from an elevated secure location, 750+ ft. of pond frontage, 48-ft. dock with separate mooring for easy access to Menemsha Pond and
Vineyard Sound, and privacy without an abutter in view — all compliment the spacious, 5-bedroom, 5-bath, comfortable, well-built main house and the well-sited, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, contemporary guest house. The stunning views are everywhere, so 14 of the 16 rooms in both houses enjoy grand pond views. Because of the elevation, the sunsets, moonrises, and stargazing are some of the most remarkable the Island has to offer. The two-home compound can house 18 comfortably and is perfect for year-round family events. Come launch your canoe, kayak, or paddle board from spring to fall; swim, clam, or sail from a private sandy beach off the point all summer long; sunbathe on your private dock or 3 decks or the terraced lawn overhanging the cove; and enjoy seasonal holidays by a roaring fire with extended family and loved ones. This compound is proof that a picture is worth a 1,000 words (see Video Aerial Tour).
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Quote of the Day
"We encourage all residents to take time to understand mental health and education, and recognize that we need to take care of our mental health while we take care of each other."
— Oak Bluffs select board chair Emma Green-Beach declaring September as the town’s Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthHot Topic CommentFred J. Hancock comments on the SSA’s plan to deal with no-shows: "I would like to suggest that the SSA might alter their reservation website to make it possible to cancel a reservation without changing it to another date. When plans change, sometimes you do not know when you will need to travel. Yes, you can call the reservation number and talk to an agent but that decreases the number of people who would make the notification."Hot Topic LetterMaura McGroarty writes to us about low turnout for turf voting: "At annual Town Meetings in Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury, voters acted to zero out the high school’s budget, thus nullifying its passage at the time. Aquinnah’s 97 registered voter attendees (out of a total of 413) voted 50-47 in favor. Chilmark’s 217 attendees (out of a total of 1,131) voted 114-71 in favor. West Tisbury’s 142 registered voter attendees (out of a total of 2,796) voted unanimously in favor. Interesting. And, separately, a sad commentary on voter participation in government, and an example of how public discourse is so influenced by loud and repetitious voices."
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Today: Dance in the Square to tunes by the Dukes of Circuit Avenue, near Eisenhauer Gallery in Edgartown. Music outdoors always makes me feel good. It’s a little cloudy as I type, but I hope it happens because I'm ready. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Reiki Healing Class at the Oak Bluffs library. I could use a little manipulation of my life force energy. They don’t mind if you drop-in to check out a class, so give it a try. The world
could use more healing. 7 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: This event needs no introduction: West Tisbury library’s Book
Sale happens under the big tents at the West Tisbury School. This is a don’t-miss, even for me. I love books. Real books. 9 am to 3 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Mirror, mirror"Large frameless mirror 46 1/2 x 53. Free. Text, no call 774-563-5240."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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Dining out?
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 at 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and brunch 11 am to 3 pm on Sundays. Live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv
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Do you know this person? 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:
Gus Ben David
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Bridging the gaps
Brian Morris of Island Health Care
and Robert Cropper of the Red House spoke about substance abuse on the Island. The Red House and Vineyard House are the Island’s two recovery houses, which support people struggling with addiction. Morris and Cropper also talked about how stigma can cause the Island community to dismiss addicts. Read more of the conversation here.
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