Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
On this day in 1899, the first aspirin was patented, which has since become the most common household drug (not ironic that it’s a Wednesday, our deadline day). Interesting tidbit: aspirin was made from a chemical found in the bark of willow trees.If your friend sent you this,
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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.
Hero at half-court The Celtics honored Jennelle Gadowski of West Tisbury during a home game on Sunday. This is not Gadowski's first award for advocacy; she has been recognized before for her workshops for LGBTQ+ youth and for helping organize the Vineyard's first annual Pride Parade. Read about that here.
Fending off nitrogen Nitrogen is one of the main contributors to pond degradation on Martha’s Vineyard, and towns are taking steps to remediate the harm. Some towns are pursuing comprehensive wastewater management plans, although expenses and implementation are factors that are still being considered. Upgrades may also be needed for some homeowners’ septic systems, and how that will be rolled out is another question. Read more here.
‘A tremendous season’ The boys' MVRHS basketball team were the last hope for the high school to bring back a state championship. But they came up just short in a tight game. Nevertheless, coach Mike Joyce said that it was a tremendous year: aside from breaking a single-game scoring record, they took home the season title for the Cape and Islands league. Read that story here.
MEETINGS The All-Island School Committee meets on Thursday at 5:30 pm. Here is the agenda. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets on Thursday at 6:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "Too many, especially young people, renters, and families of color, are locked out of the opportunity to buy a home [...] Too many of us are unable to afford housing where we grew up. In a time and place of so much abundance, we are falling short of the sacred and achievable vision of our faiths." — An excerpt from the letter signed by 150 Massachusetts religious leaders calling for affordable
housing action last week
Hot Topic Comment "It’s disappointing that the Steamship Authority has become unapologetically unreliable and is no longer trustworthy as the ‘lifeline’ to the islands." — Sarah Toste on the Steamship Authority boat cancellations last weekend
Hot Topic Letter "Using the knowledge that I have gained through my three years as President of the MV Beachgoers Access Group, I have contemplated the far-reaching consequences, not only for myself, but for the entire Island community, if public OSV access on Chappy were eliminated." — Peter Sliwkowski writes to us about what’s at stake with the fishing and Chappaquiddick Island
Today: Jenny Allen and Mona Hennessy lead virtual Show Biz Trivia Night at the M.V. Playhouse. Prizes for high and low scorers. If there are any questions about James Garner or "The Rockford Files," I’m your expert. Register. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
The Quilting Circle at the West Tisbury library gets together. What if you cleaned out drawers and closets and cut all your stuff you don’t wear anymore into nice, even squares and made something out of them? I think it’d be amazing. 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Hey, Mom and Dad, there’s a Teen Mock Interview Event for jobs and scholarships at MVRHS after school. They’re serving pizza and your junior or senior can practice their interview skills. Remind them that they’ll have to take care of you someday. 2:15 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Staying in?
Whip up a creamy bowl of classic Hummus. It's quick to prepare, easy to modify, and full of fresh ingredients. Then you can spread around that you've had a Mediterranean dip.
Calling all cooks and bakers: we would love to share a recipe with the community. Email it to recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a brief backstory and a photo of your final creation.
Do you know this king badminton player? 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.
The Meat Ball is Back! This Saturday, M.V. Agricultural Society will hold its 8th annual Meat Ball. Come to the Agricultural Hall for a fun, family-friendly evening of dining and dancing. Read more about it here.
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