Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
It may be Monday after a holiday weekend, but here’s some inspiration for you: The Nobel Prizes were established on this day in 1895 through the will of Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish chemist and engineer. It’s also Jimi Hendrix’s birthday. And the first Macy’s Day Parade was 99 years ago.If your friend sent you this,sign up for yourself here.
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Clear-cut Two parties involved in a lawsuit surrounding the alleged clear cutting of more than 100 trees near Menemsha Harbor have reached a settlement of $2.5 million. The plaintiff in the case says that her neighbors took down the trees for a better view of the harbor and to increase their property value. Read more of our story here.
Support for moratorium After holding off on making a decision, the Edgartown Board of Health decided to show its support of the Oak Bluffs Board of Health’s potential turf moratorium. Oak Bluffs health officials are expected to meet tomorrow to possibly vote on the issue. Get the details here.
Sparing no sauce Chef Deon Thomas — known as Chef Deon — has been giving back for over a decade by supplying hundreds of families a home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving. That was 50 turkeys last year. And it takes loads of volunteers to make it come together, including Deon’s family and the sheriff of the county. Read that story here.
MEETINGS The Steamship Authority Board meets at 10 am Tuesday. Here is the agenda. The Oak Bluffs health board meets at 10 am Tuesday. Here is the agenda. The Tisbury health board meets at 4 pm Tuesday. Here is the agenda. The Oak Bluffs Select Board meets at 4:30 pm Tuesday. Here is the agenda. The Chilmark Select Board meets at 5 pm Tuesday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "What do I get from this? The joy of the community. There is no cost…this is my giving back to the community. It’s all volunteers; the only people getting paid are the chefs in the kitchen." — Chef Deon Thomas on why he supplies hundreds of free meals on Thanksgiving
Hot Topic Comment "Deon’s has long been among our favorite Island
eateries. Good food piled high, reasonable prices, welcoming atmosphere. After reading this story, Deon’s stands alone at the top of our list. Many thanks to the small staff and the many volunteers." — Tom Pallas comments on Chef Deon cooking meals for others this past holiday
Hot Topic Letter "I am sure most of the protesters only had good
intentions in mind. Images coming out of Gaza are horrific, and any human being should be pained at the sight of innocent human suffering, and disgusted by Hamas’ use of human shields. But I’m afraid to say that the event organizer’s intentions seem less noble than the protesters who innocently joined him." — Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz with Chabad on the Vineyard writes to us about a recent demonstration at Five Corners calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
Today:Ever consider being in a Drawing Group? Now is your chance to try it out for zilch — the best way. The West Tisbury library hosts and provides materials if you don’t have your own to bring. (I have to thank Elizabeth Whelan for that fine photo.) 5:30 pm. –Connie Berry
With two stars like Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, it’s no wonder "Notorious" is such a great film noir. Part of the M.V. Playhouse’s Monday Movies series. $5 cash at the door. 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:There was a time when I wouldn’t have considered this Balance Class with Kanta Lipsky. Yeah, those days are over. Now I’ll focus on anything that keeps me upright. M.V. Playhouse. 9 am. –C.B.
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Meals on Wheels On the Vineyard last year, the nonprofit Meals on Wheels delivered 42,079 meals across the Island with 60 volunteer drivers and 40 backup drivers. That’s out of the more than 250 million meals delivered across the country. Writer Mollie Doyle highlights some of the work that’s ongoing, and why it’s a challenge for the organization to raise funds. Read that story here.
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