Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a screening at The Film Center. Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
Steamship bonding The Massachusetts House and Senate passed a state budget recently that includes a $50 million increase for the Steamship Authority’s bonding limit. The Governor has yet to sign it, but state lawmakers say that this would allow the Steamship to complete some boat conversions, and potentially set them up for electrifying their fleet in the future. Read more here.
Shellfish denial An oyster farmer in Tisbury wanted to move his operation in Lagoon Pond, but the town’s select board denied the request after a hearing that lasted three meetings. Despite the rejection, town officials were sympathetic, saying there’s a need to support shell-fishermen, especially with the poor water quality of the Lagoon. Read more here.
Tracking cyanobacteria Several Great Ponds on the Vineyard have been flagged for cyanobacteria blooms. MV Cyano has been trying to track the blooms in an effort to keep the public informed. The blue-green algae can be toxic in high concentrations, and the public has been urged not to swim in or let their pets near a number of ponds. Read more here.
MEETINGS
The West Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals meets at Town Hall at 5 pm Thursday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "We’re fortunate there was no loss of life, injuries, damage to the vessel or property, or any environmental impact." — Steamship Authority chief operating officer Mark Higgins on the Sankaty’s breakaway
Hot Topic Comment "I always expect delays and inconveniences when flying, and have things like nutritional bars to fill in for the times when food is not available. I have been stranded a number of times for various reasons. I deal with it, and am always happy to have made it to my destination alive. That is the #1 priority." — Don Keller comments on dozens of passengers being stranded at the Vineyard
airport.
Hot Topic Letter Pauline Speed writes to us about student debt relief:
"Why are the colleges never mentioned when they benefited greatly from the receipt of student loans? Some colleges are awash with cash, and all have alumni who donate. Should colleges be part of the solution of the student debt conundrum?"
Today:Ahh, it’s here. The annual Chilmark Volunteer Firefighters’ Association Backyard Bash at the Chilmark Community Center. Missis Biskis plays, gear for sale, food available. It doesn’t get any better. 5 to 8 pm. (Don’t park at the library until it closes at 6.) –Connie Berry
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Dining out?
The Barn Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials. The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner daily at 5:30 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Staying in?
We all know what’s going to happen soon. You’ll have so many tomatoes that you’ll be giving them away to complete strangers. It’s OK. Here’s a great tip from Catherine Walthers on how to Roast Plum Tomatoes so that you can use them anytime.
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Working at the Red House Substance abuse counselor Stacy Wise writes about her experience working at the Red House, a peer recovery center. Wise discusses how recovery centers fill gaps in the current addiction treatment system, including peer support, continuum of care, and harm reduction. As she says, "While it can be emotionally demanding at times, the rewards of witnessing the growth and transformation of individuals far outweigh the challenges." Read more here.
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