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The Minute:
The committee formed to review Chilmark summer programming has released their early recommendations.
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Islanders gathered at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center to hear from Steamship Authority officials, but they were also there to give a piece of their minds. Attendees grilled Steamship officials about a need to improve ways the reservation system operates, communication from the ferry service, and trip cancellations. Read more. Also, the Steamship general manager thanked the community for the frank discussion. Read more
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Dissatisfied with the council that currently runs summer programs at the Chilmark Community Center, members of a town committee might recommend putting those operations out to bid. This is from the early report of the Chilmark Community Center Moderator's Committee, three members of which also called for new leadership atop the council. Council president Suellen Lazarus also told The Times that she expects not to run for reelection. Read
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Dukes County Sheriff Bob Ogden has won the Innovation of the Year Award from the state sheriff's association for contributions to a special operations unit. These include launching new unmanned aerial technology — which could help with responses to large fires and search-and-rescue — and a mobile transport for detainees. Read more
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Football rallies for Fenway |
Ahead of high school football's upcoming match at Fenway Park, the M.V. Touchdown club is hosting a pre-Island Cup tailgate in the McCarthy stadium football field parking lot on Sunday. Festivities start at 11:00 am and will feature a potluck, car decoration, music, and the senior coffin smash. A spirited parade will march through Island towns at 1 pm with police and fire escorts, ending at the high school.
Later this week we'll be sizing up the Vineyard and Nantucket teams.
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In 1909, the U.S. government passed an act empowering Native Americans to recover sacred objects, cultural artifacts and even human remains lost to institutions like museums. In the present day, Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal members plan to use the act to bring home all their lost possessions. Read more
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Film Society
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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.
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Today
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The M.V. Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting today. Learn all about their year, and what's planned for the future. Anyone can attend but only the 2024 and lifetime members can vote. It's 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury. Read more
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Tomorrow |
We recently covered concerns of shortages in the Island's workforce. To that end, ACE MV is hosting a free seminar for Vineyarders looking to become a doctor, nurse, medical assistant, and more. This five-week course meets 5:30 pm to 7 pm tomorrow at the M.V. Hospital Community Room, 1 Hospital Room, Oak Bluffs. Read
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Movies |
Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Health & Fitness |
See yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here.
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MEETINGS |
The Edgartown select board meets at 9 am tomorrow. Agenda here.
The all-Island school committee meets at 6 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Martha's Vineyard Commission meets at 6 pm and 6:30 pm tomorrow.
Agendas here and here.
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Quote of the Day
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“Every time you cancel, every time you divert, it’s costing real people real money whose livelihoods are sometimes on the line.”
—Ritz owner Larkin Stallings at the Steamship's public forum
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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.
The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Thursday through Tuesday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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, and pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact<> adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Staying In? |
For a slice of autumn comfort, try the recipe for Corn Pudding, shared by West Tisbury Town Columnist Hermine Hull.
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Who painted this self-portrait with pear? 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.
Tuesday's contest answer:
Shirley Graves
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