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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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You wouldn’t know it if you were on or near the water this morning, but spring begins today. A balmy 32 from some thermometer readings when the sun came up. But we’ll take it. 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 environmental footprint, and establish a Vineyard for the future.
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Battling beetles and fighting firesVineyard officials and conservationists heard expert opinions on Friday on how to combat the southern pine beetle, beech leaf disease, and the risk of wildfires. Experts said that the pests pose significant risks to pitch pines and beech trees, and recommended thinning pines in affected areas as well as considering prescribed fires. Read more about it here.
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Finding a county treasurer
Dukes County is getting a new treasurer. Juliet Mulinare has a background in management. She takes over for the outgoing treasurer that served a little more than a year. Meantime, the county is looking to make the position appointed rather than elected, having had difficulty finding someone for the job in the past. Read that story here.
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Woods Hole construction enters next
phaseThe Steamship Authority has entered into a $32 million contract to advance construction of buildings at the Woods Hole terminal. The construction is underway in subphases to continue SSA operations. However, not everyone was on board for the design. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The West Tisbury select board meets Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
The Tisbury select board meets Wednesday at 5:45 pm. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark select board meets Wednesday at 6 pm. 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 spacious, ten-room, vacation rental home is perched high on a hill with panoramic views of the Vineyard Sound and the Elizabeth Islands. There are five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a large deck for entertaining and watching the breathtaking sunsets, and three outdoor patios. There is a fully equipped, country kitchen that seats twelve. Separate in-law
apartment. Great for extended guests. The house comes with access to the association tennis courts and Spring Point private beach. The house is equipped with extensive libraries, high-speed Wi-Fi internet access, satellite TV, a large collection of DVDs, and a children's secret nook filled with books, boxes, and things to be discovered.
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Quote of the Day
"Being an ally requires sensitivity and willingness to take appropriate action and the ability to step outside of yourself [...] To just listen sometimes and to be present means everything to them."
— Panelist Arielle Faria said on the NAACP panel discussion on microaggressionsHot Topic Comment"Does anyone else get a sense of foreboding about a rare sighting of a gray whale in our waters? The suspected reason that the whale was here is because the water north of here is warming
dramatically. Anyone else worried about that? I mean, we can get all excited to see a rare whale but it isn’t a good thing necessarily."
— Mary Hansen on the death of a right whale on a Martha’s Vineyard beachHot Topic Letter"There has been a great deal of misinformation that has appeared in the media and online concerning the lease for 20 Airport Road, in which Animal Health Care is currently located. The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission would like to provide some much-needed factual information concerning the lease for this property."
— The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission on misinformation surrounding a property lease for what is currently Animal Health Care
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Tomorrow:
The MVFF opens! See "Great Ponds: Finding a Better Balance" at the Grange Hall. Learn how sea level rise and nitrogen impact our ponds. There’s an opening night event with discussion and charcuterie and cheese. Charcuterie may be the only French word I understand. 6 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here, including the M.V. Film Festival.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Spring & Easter here.
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Tire easily?"Bridgestone Tires. 245 17.5 17 driven less than 1000 mi. $75 each. 508-274-0231."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.
The Sweet Life Open year round! Serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday at 5 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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:
Cora Medeiros
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Photos from the street to the shore
Photographer Teresa Kruszewski presents "Moments in Time," a photography exhibition taking viewers on a journey through time and place. With photos of skyscrapers in New York City to images of boats on Martha’s Vineyard, viewing Kruszewski’s work on display at the West Tisbury library is not an experience to miss. Read more about it here.
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