Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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A dead North Atlantic right whale was found washed ashore in Edgartown on Monday. A team is at Cow Bay to figure out what to do with the carcass. It is uncertain what caused the whale’s death at this time. Read more here.
Tough turf The Oak Bluffs planning board filed in land court late Friday signifying that they would be withdrawing their appeal of the turf field. The board had been fighting the construction of a turf field at the Vineyard high school, but a recent judge’s decision set their efforts back. After appealing the decision, they’ve gotten some pushback from town leaders. Read that story here
Officials with the Vineyard Montessori School will be before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission on Thursday, looking for approval to build a new building on their Vineyard Haven campus. The school is looking to add a number of new classrooms to help them address a shortage of childcare across the Island, and they’ve gotten a lot of support, and some pushback. Read that story
here.
MEETINGS The Aquinnah Select Board meets Tuesday at 5 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "If you didn't have an osprey population on Martha's Vineyard, eagles would've been nesting here at least six or seven years ago, because that's how long they've been trying." — Gus Ben David on bald eagles competing for a home on the Island
Hot Topic Comment "Great story and such a beautiful bird. I hope a few can pull off the challenge." — Tim Hoyt comments on bald eagles struggling to get a foothold on the Vineyard
Hot Topic Letter "It is great to have an on Island full service locksmith. I was so happy to have Bill Burke take over my business to provide a necessary service." — James Klingensmith writes to us about handing over an Island business
Today:"Casablanca" screens at the M.V. Playhouse at 6 pm. This has to be the best five-buck date night on the Island tonight. They even start the movie early for those of us who can’t stay awake much past 8:30 pm. Here’s looking at you, kid. –Connie Berry The incomparable Mary Holmes presents an online discussion on Dementia Friends USA: A Global Movement via the M.V. Hebrew Center. This is something we all should learn about, and the presentation is free. Follow the instructions to join. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:They’re celebrating Polly Hill’s Birthday at the Arboretum. Docent Nancy Weaver takes us on a tour in Polly’s memory. She sure left us with a lasting impression, and a monkey puzzle tree. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Register. 10 am.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Take the chill off "Winter is still here. Stay warm with hand-knitted scarfs, fingerless mitts, and earwarmers. 774-549-9088."
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Dining out?
The BarnOpen 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 Wednesday through Saturday at 5 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Staying in?
For ideas on making a warm bowl of soup, check the recipe for Fish Chowder, by Garden Notes columnist Abigail Higgins. She also gives a handy tip for cleaning potatoes.
Discover more stories and recipes that celebrate local food, farming, and the community in the Off Season issue of Edible Vineyard.
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An exhibit on Clifford the Big Red Dog opened at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum on Saturday, to much fanfare. In the latest edition of Museum Pieces, we bring you a little behind the creator of everyone’s
favorite red dog. Longtime Vineyard resident Norman Bridwell was behind the popular cartoon. Find out what else is going on at the museum here.
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