Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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The Steamship Authority can officially borrow another $50 million dollars. The Steamship’s debt ceiling hasn’t increased since 2014, when it was raised to $100 million. The latest 50 percent increase, SSA officials say, will help with the purchase of a fourth freight vessel. They say that they are currently under the debt limit, but future projects will
require more borrowing. Read our coverage here. Also, the Steamship was down a boat for at least today because of a covid case. Read that story here.
Little Red Schoolhouse Students from the former one-room, Gay Head School — now the Aquinnah library — gathered at town hall this week to reminisce about the old days. We heard from one student who remembered that each row of students was a different grade; others remember not so fondly the transition down to Tisbury. Read more here.
Paddling for a
cause A paddleboarder that’s traveled from South Carolina is on the final leg of his trip to Martha’s Vineyard. This isn’t the first time he’s traversed much of the Eastern Seaboard on just his board. He paddled to Nantucket the last two years, traveling some 600 miles. Nagler’s adventure wraps up Monday, if all goes according to plan. All this to bring attention and donations to Martha’s Vineyard Community Services. Read more here.
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Priced to sell, vibrant restaurant opportunity and strong investment. 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. A successful business is
included in the price as well as the restaurant equipment. There is an opportunity to enhance the outdoor seating atmosphere and continue with the 74 seat capacity inside. The building is in great condition as much of it was renovated in 2017 which includes new restaurant equipment (stoves, refrigerators, freezers, all necessary kitchen items) as well as a new propane HVAC system. This is a gem of an opportunity in a really great location. Very easy to step right in to a fully functioning and well-equipped business and design your own home for the property. This area is rapidly changing and becoming a highly desirable area in Oak Bluffs.
Quote of the Day “It’s an important part of the world, where I have a close, visceral connection to the water and the people there.” — Long-distance paddleboarder Adam Nagler on fundraising for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services
Hot Topic Comment Frank Brunelle comments on Beach Road Weekend’s plan to manage noise levels: “It was foolishness on part of the select board to agree to this concert at that location and to agree to the type of sound system and volume to begin with. People love the idea of the concert. But it is time to move it to an appropriate venue.”
Hot Topic Letter Susan Wasserman writes to us about another successful West Tisbury Library book sale: “Generous book donors provide the fuel for this giant community recycling effort. We would not be able to stage or enjoy the success we have without the almost 50 volunteers who sort books all year long and swelter through the July setup to organize and run the sale. Proceeds support the W.T. library, and we are all very grateful. A huge, heartfelt thank-you to all.”
Today:I’m going with live music today. The Oak Bluffs library hosts its Summer Lawn Series with the Jaywalkers playing tonight. Bring beach chairs and blankets and enjoy the show. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
There’s nothing quite like Oak Bluffs on a summer night. If I could handle the crowds, I’d wander around a bit and make my way to the Ritz to listen to Mike Mok and the Em-Tones. 8 pm. –C.B.
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It’s not the weekend yet, but you can’t go wrong with this list of summertime adult beverage recipes. We lean towards the Cucumber Lemon Martini. We’re sure you can find a way to make at least one of these recipes into a mocktail.
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Wednesday's contest answer: Theo Nicks
‘Stitching Time,’ a social justice quilting project The Mariposa Museum in Oak Bluffs recently opened a social justice quilting exhibit. The show highlights 20 quilts created by incarcerated men. The goal of the show is to inform viewers about people often forgotten about society, while discussing the history of the U.S. criminal justice system. Read more here.
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