Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
On this day in 1929, Herbert Hoover had a telephone installed at the White House. Today is National Vietnam Veterans Day, so salute someone you know who served in that war. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Unhappy on Chappy Some residents of Chappaquiddick are upset at cameras that were set up near their mailboxes and have demanded the town have them removed. Meanwhile, during an investigation into one of the cameras being damaged, police found they also recorded audio, which is illegal in Massachusetts. That's Robert and Dana Strayton from a civil dispute they've had with their neighbor over a cell tower on Chappy. Reporter Abigail Rosen sorts through the dispute here.
Who’s running? There are three people running for the one-year term left vacant by the death of West Tisbury select board member Kent Healy. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo spoke to the three candidates — James Klingensmith, Jessica Miller, and Chris Lyons — about their reasons for running for office in advance of the upcoming town election. You can read about their backgrounds here.
D’Andrea to Wareham? Schools superintendent Matt D’Andrea is one of two finalists for the top job in Wareham. D’Andrea has been the Island superintendent since 2015 and has worked on-Island since 2013. He previously worked for the Wareham district and got his first administrator’s job in the neighboring district of Old Rochester. Editor George Brennan has this story.
MEETINGS The Tisbury select board meets at 3 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Dukes County Commission meets at 4 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The select boards of all six Island towns meet jointly with MVRHS school committee at 6 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Hot Topic Letter Mary Jane Williams, chair of the Dukes County Health Council, wrote to support the housing bank proposal that will soon be before
voters. "Housing insecurity on Martha’s Vineyard has been an issue for many years. As an Island, Martha’s Vineyard is in a particularly difficult position when it comes to affordable housing resources and permanent shelters. Affordable housing is essential to the health and wellness of individuals and families, and is one of the most important determinants of a healthy community. Lack of affordable housing undermines the ability of individuals to succeed, if they are consumed by concern with their fundamental survival."
Today:I think I only use mustard seeds when I cook corned beef. But the Online Spice Club hooks us up with more options via the Vineyard Haven library. It’s always nice to learn something new. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Tomorrow:Poetry eludes me. (Could that be considered a three-word poem?) Join poet Donald Nitchie for an Online Poetry Workshop. This session via the Oak Bluffs library is for everyone, beginner or pro. 4:30 pm. –C.B.
A window of opportunity "Andersen Window 32-inch x 52.5-inch for sale, 3 years old, like new. $100. 908-324-3760."
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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 Sweet LifeOpen year round! Serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Featuring a pre-fixe 3 course dinner for $50 on Wednesdays! @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com.
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Staying in?
Find out the secret ingredient that can be used on just about anything to make a quick and tasty meal. It was shared by Connie Berry in her recipe for Potatoes, Pasta, and Green Beans. We think it should be the new staple in the Times fridge.
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Michael Rottman’s latest exhibit at the Feldman Family Art Space is all about discovery — within himself, and within everyone that views his
work. In a unique and experimental twist to abstractness, Rottman didn’t paint these pieces with an agenda; he searched his subconscious and let his brush do the work (with a little help from meditation). In a fluid process, Rottman pulls dormant memories and experiences from his mind and projects them in oil and acrylic onto canvas. Read Abby Remer’s recent story on this fascinating and talented artist.
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