Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
It’s National Taco Day. We thought that was supposed to happen on Tuesdays. We’ll take them anytime. It’s also the birthday of Damon Runyan, a journalist of yore. He gave us "Guys and Dolls," and for that we’re grateful.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.
High school intervention due to subgroup
absenteeism The high school’s recent classification as being "a school in need of intervention" is due to subgroup absenteeism and low participation rates in a small number of students, according to MVRHS principal Sara Dingledy. Still, the school is in the 44th percentile of schools in the state, meaning it only performed equal to or better than 44 percent of schools in Massachusetts. Read more about the school’s absenteeism and accountability report here.
Oak Bluffs planning for
wastewater Oak Bluffs is making preparations to make upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility, an initial step for the town’s comprehensive wastewater management plan. Nitrogen reduction is one of the key parts of why the town wants to improve the wastewater system. Read more here.
Chilmark relocation The Chilmark School is temporarily relocating its kindergartners through third graders to the Chilmark Community Center, as interior work is completed in classrooms during the school's HVAC project. Kindergartners and first graders are relocated now through next week, and second and third graders will be relocated the following two weeks. Principal Susan Stevens reports minimal disruption to students, and some extra considerations required from teachers. Read more here.
MEETINGS The Aquinnah Select Board meets at 5 pm on Thursday. In person at Aquinnah Town Offices. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 5 pm on Thursday. In person at West Tisbury Town Hall. Here is the agenda.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets at 6:30 pm Thursday. In person at the Stone Building with remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "My town said, ‘you can’t spend any more money on this.’" — MVRHS school committee member Michael Watts on spending money from the school’s budget to address a legal question
Hot Topic Comment "Currently disabled passengers not in an automobile have to disembark by taking the elevator down to the freight deck and exiting through the exit that cars take. On good dockingsThere is no place to sit down nor a place to hang on while a ferry is docking. In other words in the best of landings there is no place to sit or stand and hang on. And during a hard landing these fragile humans are at risk because of the lack of a policy to help the disabled." — Kristin Zern comments after a Steamship vessel suffered hull damage while docking
Hot Topic Letter "These zoning reform initiatives,
which include a proposal to allow industrial uses where none are currently allowed and if passed by a 2/3 vote in April 2024, will have a lasting effect on our town and Island community. Therefore, the public needs to be made better aware of them. Other than the Planning Board website, there has been very little public notification about these hearings." — Pat Ingalls writes to us about the need for more publicity on a zoning reform initiative in Oak Bluffs
Today:Well now, ACE MV offers a six-week course titled Make Your Finances Sexy. Set goals, a tracking system, and fix your money mindset. I’m still looking for the sexy in there. Follow directions to sign up. Maybe you’ll find it. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
This sexagenarian would rather go to the M.V. Modern Quilt Guild at the West Tisbury library. Everyone’s welcome. 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Peaked Hill Studio in Chilmark hosts Miriam Jacobs for a Tarot Card Reading Pop-up. She offers "empowering, intuitive readings." The appointments are for 30 minutes, so follow the directions to book one. 2 to 8 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Fall & Halloween here.
Tickle the ivories "Upright Baldwin Piano Free. You pick up. 617-549-7754."
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Dining out?
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Staying in?
For a versatile recipe that combines intense flavor with comfort food, try Garlic Soup with Pasta, Peas, and Toast. You may want to keep extra for later this month to win over, or perhaps ward off, little vampires.
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Artist Althea Freeman-Miller’s community dreaming Island artist Althea Freeman-Miller is right next door to the MV Times, and we decided to take a walk over to Althea Designs to see what she’s up to. She’s a great example of how artists can make "a life full of art for themselves." Althea is interested in inspiring others, so much so that she’s deeply involved in Vineyard Haven’s town planning. She envisions commerce, culture, and town government all working together. Read about Althea’s ideas and art here.
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