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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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On this day in 1789, the Bounty was seized in a mutiny. Today is National Bring Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day and National Blueberry Pie Day. Please join us in congratulating Lucas Thors on his well-deserved promotion to assistant features editor. Lucas started at
The Times as an intern and many of you who answer our "Do You Know," know Lucas as the person who handles that daily feature. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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New Art arriving daily. Open 7 days a week. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Next stop: Beacon Hill On Wednesday night, just
around 11 pm (don’t get us started on the hand-counted ballots), Chilmark sealed the deal for the housing bank to go to the state legislature as a home-rule petition. Four out of the six Island towns had to support the housing bank at town meetings and town elections for the legislation to move forward. Meanwhile, four other questions also received the support of voters. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story.
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End of an era
Skipper Manter will be retiring from the West Tisbury Police Department as of July 31. Manter, the department’s lieutenant, will be replaced by Matt Gebo, which opens up a sergeant’s position on the police department. All of this came up at Wednesday’s West Tisbury select board meeting, where Manter is one of the members. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has the details.
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What about Paul? On Wednesday, the United States and Russia traded prisoners, but unfortunately for the Whelan family, which includes Island artist Elizabeth Whelan, it did not include the former Marine. U.S. Marine Trevor Reed was released in the trade. The Whelan family is happy for the Reed family, but would like to keep the political pressure up for Paul Whelan’s release. Editor George Brennan has this story.
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MEETINGS
The Steamship Authority board meets at 10:30 am Friday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Private and Protected in Vineyard Haven SponsoredThis warm family home has been designed and enjoyed by the original owners for many happy years, and offers protected privacy with 1.7 acres of land abutting Land Bank property off of Lambert's Cove Road. The spacious kitchen welcomes you with a cozy woodstove and is ready for a Buyer's personal flair. There is good natural
light and pine flooring throughout the house. The floorplan has a nice open flow between the dining area and living room. A breezeway off the kitchen leads to a two-car garage with an unfinished studio space above.
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Quote of the Day
"If the majority of our citizens aren’t happy with it, it’s not a good policy. It doesn’t make sense."–Oak Bluffs select board chair Ryan Ruley on a proposed flagpole policy Hot Topic Comment Susanna Sturgis responded to a comment on Chilmark’s vote to approve the
housing bank. "The Housing Bank isn’t going to own or manage properties. The projects it funds have to follow the rules and regs of whatever town they’re located in." Hot Topic Letter Rich DeWitt, chair of the M.V. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, offers some tips for safe bike riding on the Island. "When using the bike paths, remember that they are essentially wide sidewalks which pedestrians also use. Pay attention and behave as if you were on the roadway: Stay to the right, pass on the left, slow down to adjust for congestion. Remember that pedestrians have the right of way, and give them an audible
warning when passing (say 'bike passing' or 'on your left'). Anticipate that other path users may act unpredictably. Be alert for motor vehicles crossing the path from side roads and driveways. Stop only when you can pull off the path, so as not to obstruct other users. Many cyclists find the paths too congested, and choose to stay on the roadway."
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Today: If you’re into pottery, come to Featherstone for the Open Pottery Studio. You need a bit of know-how to participate, because there’s no instruction. I have complete confidence in you. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Some people like strawberry jam, well I like Uke Jam. Any level player is welcome to come join in at the YMCA. Heck, bring any stringed instrument. 6:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Feel like hugging a tree? Go ahead. Polly Hill Arboretum offers an Arbor Day Celebration tomorrow, and if you participate you get a free seedling. 12 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Vineyard Sound "Vintage KLH Model 5 speakers original Cambridge, Mass. 1970s acoustic suspension. 3-way 9-inch, woofers. Excellent condition, no room in house. $100/pair. Pics: 508-274-8131." Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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Do you know this man? Submit your best guess to newsletters@mvtimes.com within 24 hours and check the next Minute for the correct answer. That’s right, you asked and we listened. You won’t have to wait until the end of the month to find the answers. We’ll throw all winning guesses into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 Lift certificate to an Island business or $100 to go toward an Island charity of their choice. For previous Do You Knows, see our archive.
WEDNESDAY'S ANSWER:
Matt Bass
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Healthy kids
This Saturday, April 30, YMCAs all over the country will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Healthy Kids Day. The event brings kids from the Island together to have fun outdoors, with some offerings like an obstacle course, a rock climbing wall, an inflatable bounce house slide, games, and face painting. The celebration also includes information on how families can enjoy a healthy and happy summer. Read Anne Ryall Sylvester’s story on the return of this youth-oriented event.
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