Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today is National Almond Day and also National Do a Grouch a Favor Day. Do them a favor and you’ll turn that frown upside down. Maybe get them a bag of almonds. It’s also the day that an English archaeologist entered the sealed burial chamber of King Tutankhamen back
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Members of the finance committee and select board in Edgartown don’t like the rising costs associated with the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, which has been fueled by a number of lawsuits. The town hasn’t taken action yet, but there was discussion at a recent
meeting about putting the idea of withdrawing from the commission to voters. Get the details here.
New immigration lawyer for MVYPS The Martha’s Vineyard Public School District is hiring immigration attorney Annelise Araujo, of Araujo and Fisher, LLC, to provide support as new Brazilian faculty members are brought on board. Araujo helped school officials usher two recent hires, Daniel Soares and Carlos Trindade, through the H-1B visa process, and will assist in similar procedures in the future. Read the update on the new attorney here.
Lone Star population growing The Island's tick program is keeping a close eye on Lone Star ticks and the little known syndrome that makes victims allergic to red meat. On Chappaquiddick, the ticks have become more commonplace than deer ticks. Get the story here.
MEETINGS No meetings Friday.
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Quote of the Day "To have the commission spend so much money without taking any feedback from elected officials in Edgartown feels really discouraging with such a large increase," -- Edgartown finance committee member Julia Tarka on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission budget growing.
Hot Topic Letter Carolyn O’Daly of Edgartown writes about the lack of vets on the Island. "I don’t believe that importing animals to an Island where none of the vets take new patients is the
best thing to do."
Tonight:The Vineyard Haven library offers the Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group via Zoom. There are a couple of directions to follow to join in, but nothing you can’t handle. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Tomorrow:Check out the Red Hot Show at Louisa Gould’s gallery in Vineyard Haven. Beautiful work curated with shades of red. Everything pops. 11 am to 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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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.
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
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Staying in?
Say 'cheese' and enjoy flavorful recipes from Roxanne Kapitan and Catherine Walthers: Mediterranean Feta Spread and
Roasted Potatoes with Kale and Feta. And if you find yourself feta up with the whey your cheese crumbles, just know that it's all gouda and let it brie.
If you'd like to share your own recipe with the Island community, along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory, email us at recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Ongoing through March 3, the fruits of a yearlong collaboration between Gretchen Baer and Shelagh Hackett are available for viewing at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse. Baer, who is a visual artist, and Hackett, who is an actor and singer, came together to create "Together Far Away," representing the two creators’ different visions of various individual themes. Read the story on this unique exhibit here.
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