.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Minute:
Our series on Brazilian immigration continues with the story of Wilson Peres, owner of Peres Landscaping in Oak Bluffs, who has long advised Brazilians looking for opportunities on-Island.
|
Subscribe to The Minute.
|
|
|
|
|
|
The legend of Mantenópolis
|
 |
Wilson Peres is a 62-year-old successful businessman from a region of Brazil that sends a disproportionate amount of immigrants to the U.S., with many landing on the Vineyard. Peres opened one of the first landscaping businesses on the Island, and now — back in his hometown — he’s a sage to others making the trip. His story is the latest in our series tracking immigration to the Island from Brazil. Read more
|
FBI investigates Oak Bluffs cyber-scam
Details are scant, but Oak Bluffs officials have confirmed that they were hit by a cyber scam. The FBI is investigating the issue and the town’s insurance provider is assisting. Town officials have been mum otherwise. Read more
|
Oak mite, or mite not
It seems that everywhere you go on the Island, residents are talking about these little bites that are all over their bodies. Conventional wisdom is that they are lone star nymph bites, but the symptoms are shockingly similar to oak mites. Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Native backyard planting |
If you're curious how many native vs. invasive plants are in your backyard, BiodiversityWorks' Natural Neighbors will visit your property to identify plants that support the island’s biodiversity. They'll also customize a management plan that will benefit plants, pollinators, and wildlife. Read more. Read more
|
|
|
|
150-year-old botanical survey & more
MV Museum is hosting Kimberly Ulmer, executive director of the Penikese School, tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 6, at 5 pm. Her talk centers on “The Remarkable History of Penikese Island.” Ulmer will also talk about the botanical survey that takes place every 25 years on the island. Read more
|
|
|
Today's Minute is sponsored by: Granary Gallery
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Today
|
October is around the corner so this Gossip, Ghosts and Downright Scandal Walking Tour sounds like a great idea. Walk through the village of Edgartown and visit haunted houses, colonial homes, Greek Revival churches, and more. 6 pm.
Bodhi Path Buddhist Center in West Tisbury offers a Meditation Session in person and on Zoom. Might be just what you’re looking for. 6 pm.
|
|
|
Tomorrow |
Head to Katama landing for a how-to on harvesting shellfish from the Edgartown Shellfish Department. You don’t need a shellfish license to watch, but you do need one to experience it hands-on. Follow directions to register. Can you dig it? 9:30 am.
|
|
|
Movies |
Check out the lineup of feature films and documentaries at the M.V. International Film Festival here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Libraries |
Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEETINGS |
The all-Island school committee meets 5:30 pm today. Agenda here.
The Edgartown select board meets at 8 am tomorrow. Agenda here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quotes of the Day
|
“Sufferers should hope it is Oak Leaf Mites or something other than Lone Star bites. There is no known health concern with Oak Leaf Mites, other than a few weeks of weeks of itchy welts and possible bacterial infection from scratching.”
—Patrick Roden-Reynolds of the MV Tick Program on a rash of insect bites puzzling Islanders
|
|
|
|
|
|
Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
Sponsored
|
|
Wonderful opportunity to reimagine this historic classic Victorian home located at the gateway to the Oak Bluffs Business district & adjacent to the historic Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association. Create a single-family home or convert to a multi-family. The home has been both of these configurations in previous years. The current layout offers incredible opportunities for a business and would also be ideal for a live/work situation or seasonal rental. With its large welcoming front porch and inviting secret garden for hosting family, friends and customers, this property has been cherished by many over the years. For nearly 25 years, Oak Bluffs’ institution
Good Dog Goods has operated out of the first floor and 2nd floor office space and been the main tenant. There is also a one-bedroom apartment, including a balcony with commanding views over Circuit Avenue is the perfect spot for people watching. This amazing home is looking for the next entrepreneurial spirit to take the reins and steward a true gem of a property.
|
|
|
|
|
|
What's for dinner tonight?
|
|
|
Dining Out? |
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 Tuesday through Sunday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Coop de Ville celebrates 40th year! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508 693 3420
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm. 508 693 3560
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
|
|
|
Staying In? |
If a warm bowl of soup sounds good, or if you'd like to prepare homemade salad toppings, check the recipes for Butternut Squash Bisque and Curried Croutons, from Tina Miller's cookbook "Vineyard Harvest: A Year of Good Food on Martha's Vineyard."
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Who got the fuel? 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 previous Do You Knows? see our archive.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Tom Engley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We sent you The Minute because you gave us your email address at an Islanders Write or Islanders Read the Classics event (or at the Ag Fair), or you responded to an ad for The Minute and signed up on our website. The Minute will arrive Monday through Friday by the end of the workday. It features the day's news, important meetings and events, and even what to make for supper, along with some newsletter-only coupons and insider tips. We may produce special weekend editions and occasionally send you special offers from select advertisers.
|
The Minute Archive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
