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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is Bill of Rights day, when we celebrate our civil rights and liberties like freedom of speech, religion, and, most importantly, freedom of the press. Celebrate by reading our newsletter, which has often been recognized by the New England Newspaper and Press Association. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Now is the perfect time to donate to the Island Housing Trust! Because of a generous $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant your donation will go further than ever! To help build the year-round affordable housing we desperately need, please click here to DONATE now and make a lasting impact!
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A consultant for the SSA shared with the ferry service’s officials that it is running on some outdated tech and needs to make improvements. In particular, changes need to be made for the reservation system, something that was implemented in 1997. Read more here.
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West Tisbury's select board is skeptical that a pilot program for accessory dwelling units, rejected at last month's special town meeting, will succeed if voted on in April's annual town meeting. Affordable housing committee members want the article on the warrant, and they plan to hold public meetings to better engage the public. They say the proposal would be a cost- and time-efficient solution to a major housing problem. Read more here.
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Oysters on the beach
In this week’s fishing report, we go out on the frigid water for some oystering. Columnist Lisa Belcastro asks: have you ever eaten a raw oyster fresh out of the water, while you’re on the beach in winter? You should. The bass and bluefish may have gone to warmer waters, but there’s still plenty of bounty from the sea to enjoy. Give this column a read.
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MEETINGS
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank meets at 12 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
The Edgartown Select Board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
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The MVTimes: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Quote of the Day
"It doesn’t look like we could escape any type of controversy by adopting anything else but this."
— West Tisbury Select Board member Skip Manter on the town’s new flag policyHot Topic Comment"Armoring our coast, with massive rock revetments or even so-called ‘soft’ solutions, has so many negative consequences. Every alternative needs to be considered."
— Geraldine Brooks comments on our story about an erosion control
measure worsening water quality in one Island great pondHot Topic Letter"Is this Island Plan a conversation? I guess it is. It’s a conversation taking place on the deck of the Titanic, among first class passengers who are envisioning the business deals they’re going to make and the concerts they’re going to go to when they get to New York. How about that iceberg, people?"
— We revisit this letter from Susanna Sturgis from this time of year about a decade ago
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Today: From everlasting gobstoppers to fizzy lifting drinks to chocolate bars with golden tickets, find out how it all began in the musical fantasy film "Wonka,"
showing at Edgartown Cinema, 6:30 pm.
Enjoy a family holiday tale in Island Theatre Workshop's "An Island Christmas," told through familiar musical classics accompanied by Peter Boak and Molly Sturges. Old Whaling Church in Edgartown, 7 pm.
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This weekend: Ease into a busy Saturday by heading over to Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury for a Winter Walk, 10 to 11 am. To find gifts for everyone on your list, check out the Holiday Flea Market at the Chilmark Church, and the Vineyard Artisans Festival in West Tisbury, both from 10 am to 4 pm. Have you ever sung to a horse? Now's your chance. Go Caroling at Misty Meadows in West Tisbury, 1 to 2 pm. For more holiday cheer, there's also a Christmas Tea & Sale at the First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven, 1 to 3 pm. Then have fun with Hallmark Holiday Movie Bingo at Oak Bluffs library, 5 to 7 pm. Wind down the day with another showing of Island Theatre Workshop's "An Island Christmas" at the Old Whaling Church, 7 to 8 pm.
On Sunday, kids can enjoy a Santa Visit and Holiday Craft at the Edgartown library, 10:30 am to 12 pm. Then bring the family and a dish to share to West Tisbury Library's Holiday Party, 1 to 3 pm. For a whimsical Met Opera production of "The Magic Flute," head to the M.V. Film Center, 1 pm. To find more holiday gifts, check out Edgartown Books and the Book Signing with Kate Feiffer, 2 to 4 pm. Spread even more joy at M.V. Family Chorus' Winter Concert at the Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven, 4 pm. Then swing over to the Federated Church in Edgartown for Christmas at Sea: Music and Fellowship, featuring Mark Lovewell, Molly Conole, Peter Boak, and more, 7 to 9 pm. Enjoy the festive weekend!
Movies! Check out what's playing this weekend at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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Rein in the rain
"58 gal MiRainBarrel recycled Olive barrel style, color brown. Used-once. Too big for our space. Great-condition. Good gift for a gardener! Originally-$250 for $100.00. 508-696-7799."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 Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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If you're out of figgy pudding, and sugar plums are not quite dancing in your head, check the holiday recipes shared by Island chefs a decade ago:
Crème Caramel, Shrimp in Pernod, Apple Butter, and Oyster
Stew. Whatever you make, remember to add a cup of cheer.
Do you have a recipe to share with the community? Send it to us, along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one, to recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Do you know this Islander? 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:
Ernest O'Connor
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Dovekies are in the air
You might be wondering, what’s a dovekie? Our Wild Side columnist writes about the football-looking bird in this edition. They have black-and-white plumage and they’re only about eight inches, which is amazing considering they spend most of their time in the middle of the North Atlantic. They are rare here, so they are a treat if you see them. Check out our story about them here.
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