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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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On this day in 1732, George Washington was born. He became the first president of the United States after the Revolutionary War. In a different historic milestone
on this day, a team of scientists announced in 1997 the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first clone of an adult mammal. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Cell disruptionA number of Islanders experienced their cell phone service being cut off on Thursday, but they’re not the only ones. AT&T and some other cell service providers had a nationwide outage. Luckily, it seems there wasn’t a large impact on the Vineyard. Read more here.
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Early ferry suspension
The Steamship Authority
is planning to undergo repairs for its pier at the Vineyard Haven Terminal. However, this also means that the 5:30 am ferry off the Island will not be available while the work is being done. Read more here.
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Chilmark keeps its lights onChilmark is considering how much energy resiliency, or backup power, it wants to have for its town hall, fire, and EMS buildings. The town could build a full microgrid with over a week of backup power, or simply outfit the buildings with solar energy and provide up to four hours. A study on the costs associated with different options will be finished midyear. Check that out here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings this Friday. Enjoy the weekend!
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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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Waterfront House and Guesthouse, Chilmark SponsoredMartha's Vineyard has many fine waterfront properties, but only a handful of exceptional ones. The Lee Family Compound is an exceptional, 3-acre waterfront property with breathtaking, unobstructed pond views from an elevated secure location, 750+ ft. of pond frontage, 48-ft. dock with separate mooring for easy access to Menemsha Pond and Vineyard Sound, and privacy without an abutter in
view — all compliment the spacious, 5-bedroom, 5-bath, comfortable, well-built main house and the well-sited, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, contemporary guest house. The stunning views are everywhere, so 14 of the 16 rooms in both houses enjoy grand pond views. Because of the elevation, the sunsets, moonrises, and stargazing are some of the most remarkable the Island has to offer. The two-home compound can house 18 comfortably and is perfect for year-round family events. Come launch your canoe, kayak, or paddle board from spring to fall; swim, clam, or sail from private sandy beach off the point all summer long; sunbathe on your private dock or 3 decks or on the terraced lawn overhanging the cove; and enjoy seasonal holidays by a roaring fire with extended family and loved ones. This compound is proof that a picture is worth a 1,000 words (see Video Aerial Tour).
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Quote of the Day
"It’s like every message a teacher, parent, community member, or human on this earth wants to embody. I think that’s what the performing arts stand for. We come together to be reminded that we are empathetic, kind beings who just want a sense of belonging and joy."
— MVRHS musical director
Brooke Hardman Ditchfield reflecting on last weekend’s performances of "Twelfth Night" and its messages of exploration and acceptanceHot Topic Comment"Anyone who thinks that leaving the scene of a serious accident is not advocating for taking responsibility and being honest. It’s irresponsible to say the least to suggest it. It encourages lawlessness. But then again, one of the major political parties in this country seems
to be gleefully dancing down that path in their new golden MAGA sneakers."
— Don Keller, in response to a hit-and-run incident in Oak Bluffs last weekHot Topic Letter"While we are interested in and care deeply about what is happening in the
world, we are first and foremost a local news organization, focusing on events and news that impact the lives of our Island readership."
— The MV Times, encouraging emphasis on localization of Letters to the Editor submissions
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Today: It’s been years since I’ve played a good game of Table Tennis. Come to think of it, It’s been years since I’ve done a lot of things. Get out there and have fun. At MVRHS. 5 pm. –Connie Berry
The Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group meets at the Vineyard Haven library to talk about the U.S.-China trade rivalry. That’s a lofty goal. Any knowledge I may have had is usually all used up by Thursday. You go on ahead. 6 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: The Oak Bluffs library offers a Black History Month Scavenger Hunt celebrating 10 amazing Black people who changed the world. Maybe your little one will do the same. 10 am to 4 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Warm it up"2 pallets of Blackstone wood pellets for sale. $600. 808-345-8731."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 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
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Why not have your cake and eat a cookie, too? Then try the recipe for Whoopie Pies, by Chef Erica deForest. This one adds red food coloring and mint cream cheese, but you can modify it to your heart's desire. Can you guess the filling for a classic New England version of this dessert?
Discover more stories and recipes that celebrate local food, farming, and the community in the off-season issue of Edible Vineyard.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Island filmmaker? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Ryan and John Murray
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Art, agriculture, and the Island
Despite no longer needing to utilize sheep and
their wool for survival as the first Islanders once did in the 1600s, the fiber arts remain a prominent historical and creative aspect of the Vineyard's culture. Knitting and felting remain activities held close to the hearts of many local artists, resulting in wooly creations like knitwear, handcrafts, and more. Read more about it here.
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We sent you The Minute because you gave us your email
address at an Islanders Write or Islanders Read the Classics event (or at the Ag Fair), or you responded to an ad for The Minute and signed up on our website. The Minute will arrive Monday through Friday by the end of the workday, and features the day's news, important meetings and events, and even what to make for supper, along with some newsletter-only coupons and insider tips. We may produce special weekend editions and occasionally send you special offers from select advertisers. Got this forwarded from a friend? Sign up for yourself here. See past newsletters here.
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