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Champagne was in order today as the Steamship Authority commissioned its newest vessel, the Barnstable. The SSA says it will hold around 80 passengers and 50 vehicles. |
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Christmas in Edgartown this past weekend featured a record 30 floats, and organizers told The Times that they were high-fiving over the high attendee turnout. Live music, livestock, and a lively spirit kept up Christmas cheer and helped local businesses. Read more
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Tisbury is turning to Tighe & Bond company for a partial fix to flooding at the Five Corners intersection. This comes after the town indefinitely suspended a similar plan this fall due to a complex state permitting process. The current plan is in its early stages, but is meant to require less permitting. Officials are looking to fund additional design work in order to reach a point where they can seek state or regional funding for the rest of the project. Read more |
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There are a number of articles on Tisbury’s town meeting tonight, but one that’s drawn the public's interest is a funding request for the Vineyard Haven library. Advocates want the town to borrow $4.4 million for their addition and renovation project. There could also be a debate on short-term rentals, and on allowing residents to build accessory dwelling units, known as in-law apartments. Read more
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Since our newsletter went out on Friday, we have confirmed new details on what seemed like a heroic effort to rescue a family in a car that careened into Sunset Lake. We have confirmed that a passenger, the mother, is still in critical but stable condition. Read more
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The Steamship commissioned its newest vessel today. The Barnstable will hold around 80 passengers and 50 vehicles. It comes with two 2,000-horsepower engines and three 950-horsepower thrusters. Officials are excited that training will be easier for crews, as two sister ships are on the way. Read more here, and catch a video of Monday’s ceremony.
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Winter can be hazardous for some people, whether in the form of low temperatures or icy roads. But staying inside all season isn't the answer. This season, consider retrieving mail for an at-risk neighbor, don't bring your illness to a gathering, and keep up on vaccinations for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Read more |
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Today |
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Feeling lucky? Bingo is your chance to prove it. It's at 6:30 pm, American Legion Hall, 47 Martin Road, Vineyard Haven. Read more |
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Tomorrow
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Vineyard-based painter and illustrator Margot Datz has been a creative force for over 50 years. Tomorrow she's reflecting on that career and what inspires her. You'll also hear stories and lessons learned from her life in the arts. It's at 5 pm to 6 pm, Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. Buy tickets here. Read more |
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Movies
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View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here. |
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Libraries |
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Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.
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MEETINGS |
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The Chilmark select board meets at 5 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Tisbury special town meeting is at 7 pm tomorrow. Warrant here. |
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What's for dinner tonight?
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The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Name This Islander
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He "is, arguably, the best waiter on Martha's Vineyard," The Times wrote in 1995. We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.
Friday's contest answer:
Bill Brown |
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