Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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The Oak Bluffs select board has decided it doesn’t want the field lawsuit to continue and slashed funding for legal activities related to it. The split decision was made during a special meeting on Thursday morning, in which board members debated what route the town should take. Read more here.
‘Monumental milestone’ Navigator Homes and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital announced a new milestone in the senior living facility and workforce housing project. A real estate transaction was finalized that gives Navigator ownership of a portion of the Edgartown land for the project. Part of the land will also go into conservation. Read that story here.
John Williams in Aquinnah? Aquinnah has been asked to host a 10-day event in June 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Jaws." The grandson of a Universal Pictures co-founder is working to secure composer John Williams, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and actor Richard Dreyfuss
for events at and around the Aquinnah Circle. Also planned is to re-erect the film's "Amity Island Welcomes You" billboard. Aquinnah officials want more information before committing about traffic demands and more. Check that out here.
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Are you looking for a thriving restaurant business with development potential? Look no further than 7 Oakland Avenue, Oak Bluffs. Located in a busy commercial district close to town and the Arts District area, this property is perfect for anyone looking to run a business with an opportunity to build a home onsite. An uncommon asset on Martha's Vineyard. A new owner can construct a home for themselves or perhaps two apartments for a mix of personal use and employee housing or rental units.
Quote of the Day "I’m frankly getting tired of doing this. I really am. It gets old being in this position." — Superintendent of schools Richie Smith on understanding the legality of accepting anonymous donations
Hot Topic Comment "Let Stop & Shop build their new store and raise it up as in their proposed plan from years ago." — Mike Marcus comments on the storm bringing coastal flooding to Vineyard Haven
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Today:It’s International Film Night at the Edgartown library and they’re screening "Brooklyn," a really sweet film. Nothing fancy, just solid acting throughout. I’ve actually seen this one. An Irish girl moves to Brooklyn in the 1950s. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Overcomers Outreach is a faith-based meeting for those in recovery. At the Red House on the MVH campus. 7:15 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:The Hebrew Center hosts its Interfaith Service Honoring MLK and Rabbi Abraham Heschel. Led by Rabbi Giulia Fleishman and the Rev. Cathlin Baker (two of the best faith-led speakers you’ll hear),
this event will give you hope. Hybrid. 5:30 pm.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Staying in?
Dip into Black Bean Hummus, a kid-friendly recipe by Chef Robin Forte for Island Grown Schools. For the ingredients in story form: Olive Oyl says to Pepper and Clove, "Cumin, open sesame, I've bean to Mato and rode the lemon-sine by the saltwater shore."
Do you know this Island educator? 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.
TBD That’s the name of an improv group on Martha’s Vineyard that is bringing the laughs. Our in-house features writer Allison Roberts says that the group came up with the name from the subject line in the emails they wrote to one another before they were fully formed. Read more about the group, which includes three married couples among their cast,
here.
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