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Negotiations between SSA unions and the management are ongoing, despite a contract ending in July. Behind the impasse: long shifts and a fear of fatigue. |
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One of the most storied high school football rivalries in New England made its way to Boston on Tuesday as the Vineyarders and Nantucket Whalers arrived at Fenway Park for the 44th edition of the Island Cup — the 75th meeting in the two islands’ shared football history. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm. At about 3:30, the groundscrew cleared the tarp from the diamond, and it looks like they’re ready to play ball. We have a team of our own taking in the game and bringing you this report of bringing the trophy — won last year — up to the cathedral of Boston sports. Read more
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“It’s pretty rich that our colleagues at the Nantucket Current wanted to bet Aunt Leah’s Fudge on this game,” said Times Publisher Charles Sennott of today’s newsroom wager. “And so, to further stir the pot, we decided to fudge this bet as well, and raise the stakes with our own Murdick’s Fudge of Martha’s Vineyard!” Read more
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No environmental impact report for Trustees |
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Beach access advocates celebrated a state ruling that the Trustees of Reservations’ appeal won’t need an environmental impact report, saving up to around a year’s worth of time. The nonprofit organization was fighting conditions that restricted how many oversand vehicles could be on its Chappaquiddick properties. The state review will continue under the eyes of the Department of Environmental Protection. Read more
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Sailing without a contract |
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A new contract for captains and pilots has still not been reached between the Steamship Authority and the labor union Teamsters Local 59. While the crew members are still sailing under the conditions of the old agreement, they are frustrated that the ferry service upper management doesn’t seem to be receptive to proposals of changing the work schedule. Negotiations are ongoing between the Steamship Authority and other unions as well. Read more |
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New face joins tribal council |
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Jannette Vanderhoop is the newest addition to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head’s tribal council, and she is ready to serve the community. Vanderhoop was also recently elected as an Aquinnah representative to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. Read more
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Linsey Lee has given a voice to Vineyarders in some 1,600 interviews over the last 35 years, building a unique archive of Island history. Now she plans to retire, and The Times caught up with her to hear about her career as the Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s Oral History Curator. Read more |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank |
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Today |
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"Fly Me to the Moon" shows tonight at the Vineyard Haven Public Library. It's a sharp and stylish dramedy set among preparations for NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Sparks fly when marketing maven Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), flown in for public relations, throws a wrench into launch director Cole Davis’s (Channing Tatum) already difficult mission. And when the White House decides they can't afford to fail, Jones is ordered to film a fake moon landing as a backup. Jim Rash of “Community” steals scenes too. It’s 6 pm, 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. Read more |
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Tomorrow |
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Buy yourself a book (or someone else a holiday gift) at the Friends of the West Tisbury Library Fall Book Sale, featuring hardcover and softcover books for adults and children, cookbooks, Vineyard books, oversized paperbacks, and puzzles. All proceeds go to the library, and all items are in new or near-new condition. It’s during library hours, and tomorrow’s are from 10 am to 6 pm, 1042 State Road, West Tisbury. Read more |
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Movies |
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View the lineup of the feature films and documentaries playing at Island theaters and libraries here. |
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Authors & Books |
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Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here. |
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MEETINGS |
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No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Wednesday! |
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Quote of the Day |
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“We’ve seen such an increase in demand in the Food Pantry … and a skyrocketing need for food support. The increase in the cost of food is putting a strain on Island families.”
— Noli Taylor, co-executive director of Island Grown Initiative, during an annual event packing and delivering Thanksgiving meals |
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What's for dinner tonight? |
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Dining Out? |
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The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11 am to 3 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Who's showing off his new boat in 2001? 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Brian Ditchfield |
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