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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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It’s opening night of the M.V. Film Festival, and we hope you pick up the beautiful guide they produced for the event. It was inside your MV Times last week and contains everything you need to know about this annual Island tradition! Speaking of films, Happy Birthday to Spike Lee, who turns 67 today. We love birthdays around here. And those silly candles that you can’t blow out. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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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.
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Making Island beaches
accessiblePrompted by a survey to beach managers last summer and follow-up site visits, an Island collaborative is making a number of recommendations to improve accessibility for beaches. Things like extending access pads to the lower-tide mark and providing more access to beach wheelchairs. The study found that most, if not all, beaches need some work. Read that story here.
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Shipping concerns
A proposed project by Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard has some Tisbury officials concerned about it, despite it being in Oak Bluffs. The proposed location is in a part of Oak Bluffs that juts into and abuts Tisbury land, and it’s one of the areas where Oak Bluffs is considering overlay districts for light industrial mixed-use development. While some Tisbury officials want the project to go before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, the Oak Bluffs planning board is not quite sure about that. Read more here.
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Steamship delaysThe ongoing construction to replace a pier at the Steamship Authority’s Vineyard Haven terminal has reduced the number of available slips to one for the Island, causing delays for customers. The SSA general manager said these delays were within expectations and explained safety concerns that were raised. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets tomorrow at 7 pm. Here is the agenda.
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The MV Times: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Quote of the Day
"They are like an angel of death when they come into the forest and get a head of steam going. It’s humbling, and we ought to be humble in front of this force of nature,"
— Executive director of Sheriff’s Meadow, Adam Moore, said in response to invasive beetle infestations in Island
forestsHot Topic Comment"Our oceans are warming at an alarming rate. Warmer oceans store more energy leading to more violent storms with even higher windspeed. See where this is
going?"
— Peter Norris on the conclusion of the South Fork Wind farm projectHot Topic Letter"It is time to move on from this embarrassing episode, and seek peaceful compromise rather than the nuclear route of public prohibition. Fewer lawsuits coupled with broader public involvement will go a long way to forming our much-needed reconciliation. After all, sunlight is the best disinfectant."
— Richard Thompson on public accessibility to Chappaquiddick beaches
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Today: I’m not sure this is full, but if it’s not, you ought to sign up. Workshop Series: Linoleum Printmaking with artist Althea Freeman-Miller. She’s our talented neighbor on Beach Road, and I love her work. Time to free your inner artist. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Check out the SailMV Winter Dinner Lecture
Series; tonight it’s about the ocean’s twilight zone…the midwater depths and what lives there. At the Black Dog Tavern (which is very close to the office, hence I don’t have to walk far to eat eggs covered with cheese). 6 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: I have always admired Jack Ryan’s work. So meticulous. His drawings are made using pointillism, tiny dots in shades of gray and black. Amazing.
Exhibit at Mocha Mott’s in Vineyard Haven. Anytime from 6 am to 5-ish pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here, including the M.V. Film Festival.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Spring & Easter here.
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Telly time"Free Sony Triniton 27 inch TV (KV-27HS420). 7 A/V inputs: 4 Video, 1 HDMI, 2 HD/DVD. Great condition! 508-693-3578."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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The Barn Open daily 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
Coop de Ville Opening for the season on April 19th and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon! 12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420
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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Need to use up extra produce or a stale baguette? Try the recipe for Vegetable Casserole, shared by West Tisbury town columnist Hermine Hull several years ago. It includes tomatoes, cheese, bread crumbs, olives, fresh herbs, and zucchini or other ingredients, making it delicious on its own or tossed over pasta or rice.
For more inspiration, check the seasonal recipes and local stories at
Edible Vineyard.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Islander? 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.
Tuesday's contest answer:
Diane MacKellar
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M.V. Museum prioritizes playtime
MVM is dedicating their space to fun, hosting their Friday Reset events every week, from 5 to 8 pm. Through games, music, and lots of laughter, the Museum hopes to promote health and happiness for the community. Read more about the event, its offerings, and its benefits here.
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