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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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It’s the last weekend of July. Does that mean summer is half over? It’s time to start checking off that summer bucket list. Also, Instagram star (whatever that is) Mia Hayward turns 23 today. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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In this film, IHT staff members got together to discuss what their work building year-round housing means to them. If you'd like
help please click this link to donate.
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Sankaty sojourn The Sankaty freight boat "broke loose" from a Woods Hole dock yesterday evening, the Steamship Authority said in a statement. The statement didn’t have many details of why the boat got free, but it wandered over to a Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution dock. Initial reports found no damage to the ferry, but that later changed to some "cosmetic damage." Read more here.
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Worse before better
Tisbury finalized and submitted a targeted watershed management plan to the state in an effort to clean up Tashmoo from nitrogen pollution. There are loads of nitrogen leaking into the estuary, predominantly from septic systems in Tisbury. The plan is to upgrade hundreds of septic systems or create new ways to reduce the nitrogen limit, but it’ll get worse before it gets better for a little while — and that’s if the state approves the plan. Read more here.
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Package mystery Police seem pretty certain that the boxes were containing some sort of drug. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency office on the Cape is taking a look before any details are released. But it seems that a family came upon the packages during a beach day on Lucy Vincent Beach. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Edgartown Select Board meets at 4 pm Monday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury Planning Board meets at 5:30 pm Monday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day
"It’s like home, playing there … The crowd always gives me extra applause when I come out to pitch. It’s nice to see all those old faces; it’s nostalgic."
—Martha’s Vineyard Sharks pitcher and Oak Bluffs native James Sashin on playing baseball in the Shark Tank. Hot Topic Comment Susan Murphy comments on our recent editorial about the MVRHS committee funding its ongoing litigation with the town of Oak Bluffs through anonymous donations: "Anonymous donations usually are anonymous to the public, but known to the recipient, because they are usually paid by check. There is no accountability for the anonymous cash donations made to the school committee last week. One wonders if such a donation is even legal for the school committee to accept." Hot Topic Letter Liza Coogan writes to us about the recent art and jewelry sales benefit for The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence: "Nancy Hall, the owner of the handsome and venerable Howland Barn, deserves praise for her generosity and patience. Those of us who organized and saw this project grow from ideas to fruition have taken copious notes on how to keep this vital support persistent and demanding, thank all of those Islanders who donated art and jewelry, their time, and their money to this everyday cause."
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Today: Award-winning Chicago vocalist Joan Collaso brings her soulful voice to the Strand Theater tonight. I’m so glad that the venue is open for live music. 7 pm. –Connie Berry
The M.V. Playhouse presents "To Fall In Love," a Theatre Lab production from Florida Atlantic University. Read the description because it sounds like a good one. 7 pm. –C.B.
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This weekend: The Chilmark Flea Market opens at 9, so get there early to grab the best of the best. Don’t forget to stop by the West Tisbury library’s Book Sale under the tents at the West Tisbury School. 9 am to 3 pm. Knowhere Gallery on Dukes County Ave. in Oak Bluffs hosts a group exhibit "Fibers of My Soul." 11 am to 5 pm. Take an hour-long Historic Walking Tour through Edgartown and learn all sorts of fun facts. Meet at the Carnegie at 11 am. The Edgartown library hosts Alison Bass for an author talk about her book "Brassy Broad." Love the title. She sounds like someone we should get to know. 11 am. Mick
Stevens’ illustrations are on exhibit at the art space at the M.V. Playhouse. I’ve seen his work, and you’ll enjoy this one. 2 to 5 pm. Talking about inspiration, 108-year-old artist Dorothy
Burham has a show at the Oak Bluffs library's downstairs meeting room this month and her art reception is Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 pm at the library. Cousin Rose Gallery
hosts photographer Robin Gottesman with music by Adele Dreyer. 6 pm. The Yard never disappoints. Check out the Rainbow Serpent Collective’s new work in progress: "The Four World Ages." 7 pm. –C.B.
On Sunday, start the day in Oak Bluffs at the Open Market. You can pick up all sorts of things — veggies, antiques, artwork, jewelry. Need I go on? 9 am to 1 pm. Sunday is a great time to visit Island galleries. Here are a few not to miss: Center of Knowhere, Moore Family Gallery, North Water Gallery, Peter and Ronni Simon’s Gallery, Field Gallery, Seaweed Art Studio, Granary Gallery, Louisa Gould Gallery, and Old Sculpin Gallery. Also a don’t-miss is an evening with Charlayne
Hunter-Gault and her new book "My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives" at the Hebrew Center, sponsored by the Lehman Memorial Lecture Fund. In-person only. Free and open to the public. Reception and book signing follows. 7:30 pm. Get out there and enjoy yourselves. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing this weekend at Island theaters here.
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Sponsored: Real Estate Confidential: Luxury Waterfront
Homes
Real Estate Confidential is a weekly chit chat about new listings, sales, or other insider info on the Martha’s Vineyard real estate market, by Fred Roven, Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents. It appears each Friday in The Minute.
From the stunning array of oceanic wildlife, to the awe-inspiring beaches, to the walking trails fit for every nature lover, to a wonderful sense of community, Martha's Vineyard has a long history of providing the ideal oasis for homeowners. Owning one of the waterfront properties for sale can easily become a reality with time and, of course, money.
Martha’s Vineyard is a truly unique island that features a wide array of stunning waterfront properties for sale. These properties offer buyers a chance to enjoy the peaceful views that have made Martha's Vineyard the chosen destination for politicians, celebrities, and people from all walks of life. The Vineyard's collection of six small towns, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, West Tisbury, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, and Aquinnah, all feature unique personalities.
Deciding where to purchase a waterfront property will depend on the characteristics that you hope to find in
your local neighborhood, as well as the type of ocean or bay view that you hope to have. Living in Edgartown will provide you with exceptional views of the busy harbor, while Oak Bluffs' Ocean Park has amazing views of Nantucket Sound. If you want to enjoy the perks of having direct access to some of the Vineyard's beautiful beaches, then Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury are the towns for you!
At $2,800,000, 391 Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs provides an opportunity at a reasonable price to own waterfront on Martha’s Vineyard. The property has unparalleled, unobstructed, panoramic, water views of the Lagoon with a sandy beach. Waterfront on the saltwater Lagoon means clamming, fishing, boating, wind surfing or swimming are right out the front door. This property has been in the same family since 1979. It is warm and welcoming, with an open floor plan that fills the rooms with light and water views. The home at 1115 Main Street in Vineyard Haven is situated atop a gentle bank with a magical path through the vegetation to the beach. Built in 1893, it represents one of the classic Grand Dames of West Chop. A well thought-out renovation was completed honoring all of the home’s character and charm. With large windows everywhere, you will experience incredible north shore sunset views from nearly every room in the house. Located within close proximity to the West Chop Club, Mink Meadows Golf Course, and downtown Vineyard Haven.
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For the rest of this Real Estate Confidential, click here. For more Real Estate Confidentials, click here.
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Movie night "Free Good working Sony flat 26" screen TV with Roku attachment. Call 508-693-1919." Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 at 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and brunch 11 am to 3 pm on Sundays. Live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv
508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Do you know this woman? 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.
Thursday's contest answer:
Melissa Breese
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See the world through the screen
Doc Week is coming to the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival starting Monday. From a film documenting how COVID-19 has affected Cirque du Soleil performances to a documentary on regenerative farming, Doc Week will likely have something for everyone. Read more about it here.
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