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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is Geek Pride Day. Awesome. Also, Star Wars opened in theaters on this day in 1977. Coincidence? Definitely not. Also, there’s been some chatter about Star Wars on the Island recently. Have you read our
coverage of the bank robbery in Falmouth? If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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New Art arriving daily. Open 7 days a week. A warm welcome awaits you.
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State officials began repainting some roads on the Island. Instead of passing lanes, they added double lines, to the surprise of some local police chiefs. It’s part of a new law that doesn’t allow passing on some state roads with lower speed limits. Island officials worry that, when stuck behind a slow-moving car or a scooter, there could be more incidents of road rage. Read our coverage here.
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Man overboard
Oak Bluffs
officials responded to a man overboard in the Harbor today. A boat owner seemed to be working on his boat when he fell in. The motorboat also tipped over, prompting a response from harbor officials. They say that there was no fuel spill. The boat owner was taken to the hospital but with no life-threatening injuries. Catch that story here.
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Higher harbor fees in
O.B.The select board in Oak Bluffs this week set a new, more expensive fee for using a mooring. The harbormaster had suggested $40 per day, but the board went higher to $50, to be more in line with other communities. Perfect timing for the holiday, when boats are expected to come to town. Read our coverage here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings. Happy Friday.
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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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Home Business Opportunity, West Tisbury Sponsored Your chance to own a residential property and robust existing business in West Tisbury. Located just outside the business district, this established garden center with roots in the community and long-standing relationships with landscaping and private clientele is ready for new owners to take the helm. You can create your own home business
here as well if a garden center isn’t your thing! The house has had a strong rental appeal and can be used in a variety of ways to support a business, whether it is employee housing or as your own private residence, and abandon the idea of a business all together. As a private home in West Tisbury, the value is clearly here. Four bedrooms, two full baths, a pool, hot tub, updated kitchen and baths, and a large garage make this a sound, summer vacation property and rental. On over 3 acres, a new owner can build a 1000-square-foot guest house as well. Currently operated as Heather Gardens Nursery and Garden Center, there are multiple greenhouses, a retail shop, large garage with storage, and plenty of parking. A wonderful opportunity for someone to carry on this family-run business and work for themselves, or it can be easily envisioned as a year-round residence which could support a small farm and barn in West Tisbury.
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Quote of the Day
"Keep the deer off your property, because they’re the ones bringing the ticks close to the home. . . The hosts are bringing the ticks around to different parts of the island. Lone stars and dog ticks can crawl, but they’re not gonna go that far, 30 feet at most."
—Patrick Roden-Reynolds, of the MV Tick Program, on one of the ways to keep ticks at bay.Hot Topic CommentSara Crofts comments on our story about Steamship reps’ dialogue with members of the public: "It strikes me that the SSA has heard from a number of us year-round Islanders in more than one setting, and has not demonstrably responded to suggestions and/or criticisms. Let’s hope this evokes a different outcome, as the criticisms/requests voiced were representative of most year-round residents, I’m willing to bet."Hot Topic LetterChristopher Bonner of Tisbury writes to us about alcoholism and the
importance of sharing stories: "If MVCS shared the stories of the newly sobered members with Islanders in print or other forms of communication, then a decline in addiction treatment beginning in May is the new way, because "without visions, people perish."
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Today: Celebrate babies and excellent parents tonight! The Island Wide Youth Collaborative and the M.V. Family Center are hosting a community baby shower at the M.V. Family Center in Vineyard Haven. As a non-parent, I’m curious what it’ll be like. It’s from 4:30 to 6 pm. Pre-registration is required. Please email mvfamilycenter@gmail.com.
—Sam Houghton
Also, if you need a moment of zen before Memorial Day weekend, try meditating. I hear it works. There’s a session tonight at 6 pm at the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center in West Tisbury. —S.H.
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Tomorrow: It begins. Memorial Day Weekend. Start it off in the right spirit by taking in the March to the Sea Parade. Students will leave the Tisbury School at 12:15 pm and walk to Owen Park via Spring Street and Main Street. —S.H.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Fire it up "Weber Classic 18" Charcoal Kettle Grill. Almost new. Accessories. $35. 508-693-3319."
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 Wednesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Live music with Jeremy Berlin on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com.
The Dunes Open for the season! Dine with an ocean view. 31 Dunes Road, Edgartown. thedunesmv.com
Click here for more details and specials
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Do you know this man? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Joe Dinielli
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Valci Carvalho shares his journey from Rio De Janeiro to becoming a pharmacist on the Vineyard. He followed his family here when he was 14 years old. His father was invited to be an associate pastor for one of the Portuguese-speaking churches. Carvalho said his family underwent the challenges many people who grew up on the Island had to experience. Read more here.
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