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Edgartown District Court is grappling with a rising demand for interpreters as the local Brazilian population increases. There’s no full-time translator, while many non-English-speaking defendants struggle to navigate the specifics of the legal system, sometimes relying on friends or online tools. Judge Benjamin Barnes, who played a role in introducing “interpreter day,” says the service is a legal right, not a favor. Read more |
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Construction death an accident, D.A. says |
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The Cape and Islands District Attorney has preliminarily deemed that the fatal fall of 32-year-old construction worker Jose Luis Collaguazo Crespo was an accident, while the federal OSHA has joined in investigating the death. Edgartown officials say nothing was out of the ordinary during a recent visit to the Meshacket Commons construction site. Crespo seemed to have been employed by a Rhode Island-based contractor. Read more |
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After removing a curb cut from town property without a permit amid their Woods Hole terminal rebuild, the Steamship Authority has escaped the threat of legal action from Falmouth officials. After meeting with the ferry line, the town is expected to install concrete barriers at a drop-off area at the terminal in order to protect pedestrians and bicycles.
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The high school's wrestling team was formed two years ago, and they just won their first league championship. The Vineyarders took first place in their Cape and Islands league this weekend, and we caught up with them to hear how they did it. Read more
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Can Liz Durkee change your mind on lawns? Small and patchy lawns used to be the norm on-Island, she writes. "They were meant for play, and when they turned brown in August, as lawns naturally do, nobody cared." Huge, manicured lawns are everywhere now, and they come with environmental concerns. Read more
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Film Society
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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.
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Today
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The sailing documentary "American Challenge in the STAR" is on at the M.V. Playhouse, followed by a talk with Sail MV director Andrew Nutton. Buy tickets beforehand, or at the door if available. It's at 6 pm, 24 Church Street, Vineyard Haven. Read more |
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Your feedback on First Fridays in Vineyard Haven is welcome at this open meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Artists, businesses, and volunteers, this is a great chance to speak up. If you can't attend, email thoughts to firstfridayvh@gmail.com. It's from 6 pm to 7 pm at Katharine Cornell Theater, 51 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven. 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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Health & Wellness |
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See yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here. |
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MEETINGS
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The Martha's Vineyard Airport Commission meets at 2 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School committee meets at 5:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Martha's Vineyard Commission meets at 6:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
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Quote of the Day
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“I think one aspect that I feel is individuals who are receiving the assistance of an interpreter seem to think that somehow we are doing them a favor, when really it’s their right.”
—Judge Benjamin Barnes of Edgartown District Court says interpreters provide an essential service. |
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Whose seminar is this? 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.
Tuesday's contest answer:
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