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"Ringleader" Miquel Jones has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in the 2022 robbery of Vineyard Haven's Rockland Trust Bank. |
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Public sentiment toward offshore wind developments is changing on-Island. Martha's Vineyard Commission Executive Director Adam Turner is the latest to raise concern, asking Governor Maura Healey to help the Island bear the burden of the projects' environmental and visual impacts. This comes as Tisbury's outgoing top official is under scrutiny for his ties to a company that has constructed properties for Vineyard Wind, and as leaders of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) joined a lawsuit last week against Revolution Wind. Read more, and read our recent editorial here. |
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Miquel Antonio Jones, the only Vineyarder from the crew that robbed Rockland Trust Bank of over $39,000 in 2022, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. According to prosecutors, Jones helped three other men to plan the robbery and hosted his co-defendants at his Vineyard Haven residence the night before the robbery. He also stashed the stolen money there afterwards, according to law enforcement. Read more |
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Beloved Islander, fisherman and taxidermist Janet Messineo passed away on Tuesday evening in Vineyard Haven after a battle with ALS. Condolences have been pouring in from across the Vineyard, and we have collected some of the heartfelt messages in her memory from Vineyarders and Island institutions. You can also read about Messineo's life here. A celebration of her life will be held at a date to be announced. |
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MV Youth is providing grant funding that will go toward a new field house for the YMCA, building a new preschool in Chilmark, providing support for recent high school graduates to find work in the trades and healthcare, and to the next Shenandoah tall ship. Read more |
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"What were some of the earliest words, concepts, and information you learned as a child about indigenous people's history? This was the first question Aquinnah Wôpanâk (Wampanoag) educator Brad Lopes posed to us," writes Abby Remer. Lopes led "An Introduction to Best Practices for Indigenous Studies and Relationships" last week, and The Times attended to hear the presentation on the importance of supporting indigenous students and their backgrounds in education. Read more |
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Today
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Novelists Kate Feiffer and Marian McNabb will appear at the Vineyard Haven Public Library today to speak about writing contemporary fiction, getting published, and finding humor in the drama. Feiffer has authored 11 highly acclaimed children's books and produced Islanders Write since 2014. McNabb is a novelist and screenwriter. It's at 6 pm, 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. Read more |
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Lovingkindness MV is holding a four-day Holiday Gift Show to sell handmade creations and unusual items. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to Martha's Vineyard Family Planning. Funds will also be raised for local LGBTQ community members. The show features over 100 jean jackets for sale "transformed by artists near and far into every size and style imaginable," which will raise money for Camp Jabberwocky. Tomorrow it's at 10 am to 4 pm, 129 Indian Hill Road, West Tisbury, 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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Family Events |
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Check out activities for kids and their families here. |
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MEETINGS |
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No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Friday! |
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Quote of the Day |
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“It is our view [that] the residents of the [Vineyard] have shouldered a tremendous burden for the rest of the state and region. The residents realize that they must do their share, but it is a fact that most of the turbines servicing our state can be viewed from our shores. As an Island of great visual beauty, this has impacted us.”
—Martha's Vineyard Commission Executive Director Adam Turner in a letter to Governor Maura Healey |
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North Abel's Hill, Chilmark
A rare opportunity in the iconic Abel's Hill Association which offers private association beach access, three tennis courts and walking trails.The main house has a pocket view to the Atlantic that opens in the fall and winter months, wood floors, natural light and multiple levels. The living room features a contemporary Swedish wood-stove and two skylights and sliding glass doors to a balcony making the space bright and cozy. The expanded primary bedroom suite is spacious and offers a private bathroom with generous jacuzzi tub. The kitchen and dining rooms open onto a large deck for entertaining that looks out over the back yard and lovely plantings. There are two guest bedrooms on the second floor separated by an open loft space currently being used as a study and sitting area. The lower level of the main house features a garage, additional storage, and a bonus room with private entrance. The studio style separate guest house offers a full bathroom and kitchen and is situated over a large barn storage space that could accommodate a vehicle or boat. The 1.4 acre property is surrounded by mature trees and abuts the historic Chilmark Cemetery, preserving the privacy and ensuring quiet neighbors.
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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.
Sweet Life Dinner @ 5:30 Thursday–Monday. Live jazz every Thursday w/ Jeremy Berlin. 508/696/0200
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Name this potter! 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Tom Silva |
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