Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
A few notable birthdays today: Benjamin Franklin, Al Capone, Betty White, Steve Harvey, Jim Carrey, and Michelle Obama. What an interesting lineup. We say today is a great day for all of us to eat cake for dessert.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself
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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.
Body cams consideration The Edgartown Police Department is looking for funding to give officers body cameras. This follows a statewide and national effort to bring more transparency to policing. But it’s also seen as a way of highlighting the work of local officers. Edgartown would be the first on the Island, but not the first to explore the idea. Read that story here.
Going out to bid It took a while, but the Peaked Hill Pastures affordable housing project got a request for proposal approved. However, there were still some questions that remained for people who were keeping an eye on the project development, like the committee opting not to pursue Chapter 40B. Get the details here.
Storm emergency funding Edgartown officials declared an emergency for South Beach during a meeting today, which could put them in line to receive federal funding. The beach has been nailed by the last three storms, with heavy Southeast winds. Dunes on the beach have been significantly damaged, and a portion of Atlantic Drive collapsed. Read that story here.
MEETINGS The Edgartown Select Board and finance committee meet at 4 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
The Up Island School Committee meets at 6:30 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda. Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets at 6:45 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "That was my woke moment, that racial injustice and racial hatred is not a sudden problem, it’s not for others to think about. It is right here, right now." — Gretchen Tucker Underwood during a MLK Day luncheon discussion
Hot Topic Comment "I remember there had to be about 8 inches before school closed. New Jersey schools. I also remember walking to school and back. It was uphill both ways." — Don Keller comments on the schools delaying the start to school yesterday
Hot Topic Letter "Based on travels to India, the food is authentic, and it is certainly very tasty. Bombay Indian Cuisine is an unpretentious and vital addition to the variety of food on the Island — particularly important in the off-season." — Randy Milch gives a shout out to an Indian food joint in Oak Bluffs
Today:Want to find out more about Island Theatre Workshop, maybe start a budding local theater career? There’s an opportunity to find out more at their annual meeting. Join them via Zoom. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
The delightful Polly Simpkins at MVY Radio brings us an Online Rock ‘n Roll Book Club, with January’s book "This is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You." You don’t have to have the book to listen to the discussion. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Ever wish you weren’t working at 10 am so that you could go to fun stuff like Coffee and Conversations at the Carnegie Heritage Center? Me too. This time Ken Romero talks about performing and choreography. Free. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Table talk "Pair of 33" tall bedside stands Antique replicas with distressed ivory finish, $70, picture on request to 602-576-6039."
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Dining out?
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Staying in?
Potatoes are the IGI Harvest of the Month, and as every hobbit in Middle-earth knows, these root vegetables are a versatile staple. For a creamy dish using taters, try the recipe by Maura Martin and Austin Racine for Brandade, which is delicious served with fresh bread. Bilbo Baggins would approve.
Discover more stories and recipes that celebrate local food, farming, and the community in the Off Season issue of Edible Vineyard.
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.
At the
helm Camp Jabberwocky announced it has a new executive director. Islander Hilary Dreyer is taking over the top position for the summer camp. Dreyer previously served as director of programs and community engagement at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation; she also spent time with the M.V. Film Festival. Read that story here.
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