Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Around this time in February 2012, Tisbury first responders prepared to move into their brand new home — a $5.5 million, approximately 18,500-square-foot emergency services building. The facility has been used extensively since then, including serving as the designated area for Tisbury residents to cast their vote for local, state, and federal elections.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.
In need of a kidney Jesse Cottle Child, who grew up on the Vineyard, is in need of a kidney transplant. However, no matches have come up yet and he needs to rely on dialysis. Child is on a waiting list, but he hopes to get his story out to help others who may be in a similar situation. Read more here.
Zoning in on proposed changes Oak Bluffs is looking at potential changes to its zoning bylaws, but not everyone agrees on the approach. The goal is to meet the growing demand of businesses by creating new overlay districts. However, some residents are concerned about the negative impact this may have on the town. Read more here.
Finding a path Use of one of five tennis courts may be the temporary cost of constructing the Chilmark Preschool. As told to the select board, builders plan to protect the court with mats while heavy machinery moves over the court for eight months. In May 2025, the court will have been restored, and lighter machinery will travel a route behind the Chilmark School. The preschool is scheduled to be complete by fall 2025. Read more here.
MEETINGS No meetings on Thursday. Enjoy an evening with the family!
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Hot Topic Comment "I was blessed to know Betty on so many levels. As a professor at Salem State University when she was Chair of the Board of Trustees, later as a member of the MV Higher Education Council, and most importantly, as her friend here on the Island. I will remember Betty for her kindness, brilliance, and elegance." — Tom Hallahan on the passing of Elizabeth B. Miller
earlier this week.
Hot Topic Letter "We cannot distinguish between good and evil on elite campuses, in the halls of government, or even with some on M.V." — Andrew Engleman, concerning ideas on the attack on Israel on Oct. 7
Today: All are welcome to join a fun and supportive Quilting Circle. Finish a winter project or learn something new. West Tisbury library, 6 pm.
Watch a classic 1973 film starring the legendary Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in "The Way We Were." Film Center, 7:30 pm.
Tomorrow: Find out what happens when a spy novelist and her
cat are swept into a covert world in the film "Argylle." Edgartown Cinema, 3:30 pm.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Flipside revival "Bang & Olufsen 5773 Turntable not working. $75. MMC2 Cartridge with needle (untested - sold as is). Restoration project. $75. 508-939-9571."
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
Dining out?
The Barn Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & 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.
Staying in?
Here's a fun way to sneak leafy greens into a meal: Japanese Vegetable Pancakes and Tangy Dip, by Chef Robin Forte for Island Grown Initiative. While flipping the fancy flapjacks, you can read about other interesting ways to use cabbage, such as watercolor paint.
Do you know this father and son? 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.
Brown Thrasher on the decline The beautiful and once abundant songbirds are on a statewide decline, becoming a rare sight for birdwatchers as the years pass. The statewide decline can be attributed to the lack of proper habitats for the bird, but their disappearance on-Island has seemingly no explanation. Read more about it here.
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