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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Some musical history for you today: Elvis Presley made his TV debut when he appeared on the weekend show "Louisiana Hayride’" in 1955; also, REM won album of the year with "Out of Time" from the Rolling Stone Music Awards. What are you listening to this rainy
Tuesday? If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Dukes County Commission dedicated 3.6 million dollars in ARPA funds to help meet current and upcoming regulations, sleep
better, reduce your enviornmental footprint, and establish a Vineyard for the future.
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A higher callingLeaders from six Vineyard houses of worship joined a call for specific housing policies in a letter on Sunday. Pastor Matthew Splittgerber explains why he added his name to the letter, as well as how housing scarcity has impacted his congregation. The letter coincided with a well-attended show of support in Boston. Read more here.
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New beach manager
The Trustees of Reservations announced the hiring of a new beach manager for the nonprofit’s Chappaquiddick properties. Joseph McLaughlin joins the Trustees after working at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Rhode Island. McLaughlin says he’s excited to join the Trustees. Read that story here.
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Super TuesdayWhile we might know what the outcome will be when we head into the general election in November, it is Super Tuesday and you can still cast your vote. We have a list of voting locations and times for each town, whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian. Find out here.
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MEETINGS
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
The Tisbury planning board meets at 5:30 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
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The MV Times: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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This extraordinary estate has been beautifully restored and offers all the amenities of today's living. There are 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, a great room with a bar, a fully equipped kitchen with 2 refrigerators, ovens, and a 5-burner cookstove. Beautifully landscaped grounds with perennial beds, inground pool, pool house, private patios, tennis court and a dock on Lake Tashmoo.
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Quote of the Day
"In recent years, we [Island veterinarians] again worked cooperatively to seek end game strategies as several of us are now in our sixties. The people of MV should know that we have worked tirelessly but unsuccessfully to find veterinarians to take over the reins and move here to work."
— Dr.
Constance Breese on her retirement and the closure of Sea Breeze Veterinary
ServiceHot Topic Comment"Ask a dinosaur. The greed of the Human species is astounding. Make more energy so we have more to consume."
— Shelly Jones, on conservation efforts for South Beach, particularly on the mitigation of climate change effects.Hot Topic Letter"What is so important to an individual that they have to break the law, by speeding, and kill an innocent bird or animal? I suggest that drivers: Slow down for wildlife."
— Norma Norton Holmes, on her observation of seagull deaths by speeding cars while driving on Beach Road
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Today: What a beautiful Michael Blanchard photo of the Aquinnah Lighthouse. It’s no wonder folks are captivated by them. The Edgartown library hosts an author talk with maritime historian Jeremy D'Entremont about New England Lighthouses and the People Who Kept Them. Register for the Zoom link. 7 pm. –Connie Berry
Pathways at the Chilmark Tavern hosts awardwinning prose writer Sean Thomas Dougherty, author of 20 books, for tonight's Writing and Poetry gathering. He sounds like an incredibly interesting poet, and he’s known for his dynamic readings. Let’s go. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Featherstone brings us Experimental Monotypes with Katama Murray. Register for the three-hour workshop and you come away with an understanding of the process — and monotypes you created yourself. 3 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check
out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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On the road again"Truck Tires 265/70/R18 off Chev 2500HD. Will pass inspection. $100. Call/Text 508-326-7954."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Sweet Life We are closed through March 13 for a little winter break. Hope
to see you soon! @sweet_life_mv
508/696/0200
Coop de Ville Opening for the season on April 19th and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon! 12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420
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.
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Do you know this Islander? 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.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For previous Do
You Knows? see our archive.
Monday's contest answer:
Elio Silva
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A flourishing off-season gallery
There’s a little gallery tucked away across from the Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven. And unlike many galleries on the Island, the Miner Family Gallery is open year-round, hosting a revolving display of work by both established and lesser-known artists. Currently Miner is showing a selection of his work from his son. Read that story here.
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