A wrinkle in the electric vehicle transition

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Zoning bylaws need a lot of work across the Island, a new M.V. Commision report details.

A speed bump in the transition to electric vehicles

While some Islanders are trying to switch to more environmentally responsible forms of energy, a Steamship Authority policy has some hesitant to go electric. Some damaged electric vehicles are no longer allowed to board ferries at the discretion of captains and agents, due to safety concerns. Some Islanders say that’s a problem when trying to get their vehicles fixed, and it's giving them second thoughts. Read more

Zoning bylaws need an update

A new report by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission finds that the Vineyard towns will need to rework their zoning bylaws to address the housing crisis. The recommendations range from updating bylaw language to allowing more types of housing on the Island. A consultant on the report says that building more houses while balancing other priorities will be ncessary to tackle housing demands. Read more

Four-year sentence

Who prosecutors are calling the lookout man, the second person involved in the 2022 Rockland Trust bank robbery was sentenced to prison yesterday. Romane Andre Clayton received four years. Prosecutors say that he waited outside the bank with a walkie talkie while three others robbed the bank at gunpoint. Read more

AT A GLANCE

Standoff defendant moved off-Island for mental health evaluation

COMMUNITY

Passing the torch

If you're wondering about the shape of local politics to come, you'll appreciate The Times' interviews with younger leaders from the Vineyard's NAACP and Brazilian community. Read our coverage to get a vision of local politics to come. Click here

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HAPPENINGS

Today

Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog will have a blast at the latest animated action flick featuring the super-speedy video game character. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails unite against the mysterious villain Shadow. Adam Schwartz, Jim Carrey, and Keanu Reeves star. It's at 6:30 pm at Edgartown Cinema, 65 Main Street, Edgartown. Read more

Tomorrow

"Stay Safe, Stand Strong: Martha's Vineyard in 2020" collects Dan Waters' black-and-white photographs of resilience and resistance at the height of the pandemic. The showcase follows an hour of games and company. Gina Stanley of First Light Café will cater. It's from 4 pm to 8 pm at M.V. Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. Read more

Movies

View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.

Family Events

Check out activities for kids and their families here.

MEETINGS

No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Friday!

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Quote of the Day

“On the Island, you want to be able to come and go freely."

—Katherine Wilson on a Steamship safety policy that prohibited her damaged electric vehicle from boarding

Waterview Land, West Tisbury

The Tower Hill land, once known as the Dancing Hills, is considered by many a sacred Island space. Standing on the ridge top, you're at one of the highest points on Martha's Vineyard. This 3.01 acre parcel looks out over the trees of Red Farm and the dramatic blue expanse of Vineyard Sound. It's easy to understand why this property is so special. There's a generous designated building envelope of 1.41 acres to allow a Buyer to build a significant house with multi level views of the water and additional structures with proper permitting. Thoughtful planning and preparation of the Tower Hill Declaration for the area creates a deeded view easement and greenbelt area to preserve the serenity, privacy and experience of being surrounded by nature while still being minutes away from West Tisbury center.

What's for dinner tonight?

The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.

Sweet Life Dinner @ 5:30 Thursday–Monday. Live jazz every Thursday w/ Jeremy Berlin. 508/696/0200

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Name This Islander

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Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.

Wednesday's contest answer:

Asoka Esuruoso

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