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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Welcome to August, which we hope will treat us a little better than July. On this day in 1943, PT 109 sank. Then-Lt. John F. Kennedy was instrumental in saving the crew.
Today is National Respect for Parents Day. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Over and out Skipper Manter officially retired as a police lieutenant on Sunday. Manter, who also serves the town as a select board member and on the school committee, was treated to a parade of emergency vehicles from around the Island. We know he’s signed off from the police department, but we haven’t heard the last from Skipper. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story and a video and Jeremy Driesen was there to capture the day in photos.
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Just a minute
The Martha’s Vineyard Times and, particularly, reporter Rich Saltzberg have won a victory in an Open Meeting Law case. The Times questioned the lack of detailed information provided in executive session minutes by the Oak Bluffs select board in multiple executive sessions about a missing rifle at the police department. The Attorney General’s office ultimately sided with The Times. Here’s the story.
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It’s her choice The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center held a forum recently about women’s reproductive rights. The Hebrew Center, led by Rabbi Caryn Broitman, is firmly in the camp of supporting a women’s right to choose. Those at the event also heard from a former Chappy resident who now leads one of the larger women’s centers in the country. Reporter Abigail Rosen has this story.
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MEETINGS
The Chilmark select board meets at 5 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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The MVTimes: Our reporting makes a difference
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Quote of the Day
"I think we all ask ourselves, we war correspondents, what’s my real motivation here? How much is this a desire to illuminate for the world the horrors of what we’re observing … and how much of it is a selfish, self-gratification of being in the heart of things or elevated sense of danger? I can only answer it’s a combination."–Writer Joshua Hammer on covering the war in Ukraine Hot Topic CommentGail Gardner responded
to commenters who questioned the amount of time and effort put in by teachers. "I am a teacher. I make a good living. During the summer, many of us work second jobs, cover summer school, plan for the upcoming year, and take required professional development. Most of us will also go into school during the summer to work in and on our classrooms and help with other things."
Hot
Topic Letter Paul Doherty wrote to thank the community after the loss of his dog, Chester. "We wish you comfort as you grieve with us and feel humbled by your outpouring of love! This is what Island living is all about, and we feel blessed to be part of this amazingly caring community."
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Today: I haven’t been to Bingo in so long, I may have forgotten how to play. The number of attendees goes up in the summer, and this means a chance at larger winnings than other times of year. That might be enough to get you going. American Legion Hall, Vineyard Haven. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
I went to this one year and my face hurt for days from all the laughing. We could all use a bright spot. M.V. Comedy Fest at the Strand Theater in Oak Bluffs. 9 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: I’m seriously going to make it to this: Give Me Shelter, a two-day art show that benefits Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard, our homeless prevention organization. Artists include Abbey Kuhe, Alejandro Carreno, Anne Besse-Smith, Billy Hoff, Carol Brown Goldberg, Colin Ruel, Kara Taylor, Libby Ellis, and many more. At the Grange. 12 to 7 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Steam with authority "Professional clothing steamer, Jiffy J-4000, great condition, nearly new, $100. 508-274-3272, Ellen." Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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Dining out?
The Barn Open for lunch & dinner Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Bowling available Tuesday through Saturday at 5 pm. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Dunes Welcome to The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Restaurant at South Beach! Enjoy casual, relaxed dining, refreshing sea breezes, and a fabulous ocean view. Visit us via our spectacular water taxi cruise from Edgartown. Serving breakfast and dinner from May 19th – October 22nd, 2022. Lunch served at the Poolside Grill. thedunesmv.com / 508/627/3663
Farm Neck Come check out Farm Neck's newly renovated Cafe, patio and bar!Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating with open air views of our championship golf course and ample TVs in the bar area.
We are now serving breakfast daily from 8 am to 10:30 am, lunch daily from 11:30 am to 5 pm and dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 9pm. Call 508/693/3560 for reservations or visit farmneck.net
Click here for more details and specials
Restaurant
owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Do you know this singer? Submit your best guess to newsletters@mvtimes.com within 24 hours and check the next Minute for the correct answer. That’s right, you asked and we listened. You won’t have to wait until the end of the month to find the answers. We’ll throw all winning guesses into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 Lift certificate to an Island business or $100 to go toward an Island charity of their choice. For previous Do You Knows, see our archive.
Friday’s contest answer:
Ken Martin
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Going to war What do you get when you put magazine writer Joshua Hammer, film producer Doug Liman, and former LA Times editor Bob Drogin into a room together at Featherstone Center
for the Arts? A lively discussion on coverage of the war in Ukraine. The forum was the opening for Islanders Write, a Times sponsored event that concluded earlier this afternoon. Editor George Brennan has the story on Saturday’s opening discussion.
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