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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today’s date is one "which will live in infamy." It was on this day in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The strike killed and injured
thousands of service members and civilians, sank two battleships, destroyed nearly 200 aircraft, and dragged the U.S. into a war against Japan. Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on August 23, 1994. 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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$15 million estimated for new Tisbury town hallA group exploring a future town hall in Tisbury submitted a final recommendation to the town’s select board. They are proposing building a new town hall on town-owned land on West William Street, and they estimate it would cost $15 million. The new town hall recommendation follows complaints about mold and rodents at the
existing facilities, which are spread out around town. Read that story here.
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A more perfect intersection
The state
came to Islanders with their findings about Five Corners and Beach Road, and improvements need to be made. Flood vulnerability is only going to increase over the years and the traffic conditions can be made safer. Conceptual designs aren’t available yet, but the study is ongoing. Read more here.
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Dike bridge contentionIt’s been back and forth between Edgartown and the Trustees over who will flip the bill for the repairs to the Dike Bridge. In the most recent rebuttal, the town’s attorney says that the Trustees need to do better than saying the state will pay for the improvements. Meanwhile, the town’s conservation commission still hasn’t made a determination on a key Trustees application. Read that story here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings. Happy Fri-yay!
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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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Vintage Cottage, Vineyard Haven Sponsored This charming and beloved 1920s bungalow-style cottage is surrounded by stone walls and cheerful plantings, and it has been owned and treasured by the same family for over forty years. You'll feel a warm welcome as you enter the home, which is filled with light, vintage character, and thoughtful details. The original cottage has been expanded, and
you’ll be surprised by how much larger it feels than the square footage. The house offers three bedrooms, a large bathroom with bathtub and shower, an open living and dining area, a bright, pretty kitchen, and additional living space in the lower level. The spacious and inviting yard features ample lawn, an outdoor shower, a patio area, and an 8 x 12 ft. shed filled with possibility. The location is wonderfully convenient. Easily accessible to Vineyard Haven's grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and culture, as well as the local school, the ferry, and Owen Park's beach and dock. The property has been well cared for, and it features numerous updates, like new windows and doors, siding, trim, gutters and shingles, a new oil-fired ducted heat system, propane hot water heater, and a 4-bedroom septic system. The property features off-street parking, although there's no need for a car with the town center, harbor, and ferry terminal just minutes away. This is a
unique opportunity for buyers. Whether you're seeking an adorable Vineyard vacation cottage or a year-round family home, this very special property is not to be missed!
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Quote of the Day
"Current bylaws … don’t even have language that speaks to the peaceful enjoyment of the neighborhood, [...] This is an attempt to have some form of regulation of that so that we don’t have party houses that are holding frequent events and disturbing the neighborhood, and that there’s nothing that the town can do anything about."
— Building inspector and zoning bylaw review committee member Reade Milne said in support of a new bylaw aimed at restricting large, private, social events in EdgartownHot Topic Comment"Another wealthy homeowner doing whatever it takes to get what he wants [...] The sad part is these new home owners don't really care about the Island. These are all investment rental homes, and there’s not much we can do to stop this
destruction of the island, unless these boards start to make a stand and just say NO."
— Bob Murphy, on the controversial proposal for major, potentially environmentally threatening renovations on an Edgartown homeHot Topic Letter"Whether or not
GMOs are toxic is not my deal. I can’t fight Monsanto or DuPont, and I don’t want them coming after me. I just want to know if GMOs are in the food that I am eating, the pots that I cook with, the products I clean with, the chocolate bars I cheat with. Where is the FDA when it comes to telling me what I am putting into my body?"
— Abigail McGrath writes to us on the dangerously misleading nature of labels in the food industry
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Today: I’m sending you to Art Night with Ivry Russillo at Featherstone, where you’ll make your own personalized holiday ornament. And you will enjoy yourself, but you have to register, so follow the directions. That’s Ivry in the photo. 5 pm. –Connie Berry
It’s Foreign Film Night at the Edgartown library, and tonight they’re screening "Life is Beautiful." I’ve seen this one and it’s excellent,
but I’m pretty sure I cried. 6 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Christmas in Edgartown gets into full swing by tomorrow, and you can literally just drive there and walk around and find the most fun things to do. There’s a storefront window decorating
contest, arts and crafts festival, and a ton more. 10 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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Fire it up "Weber grill. Propane gas. Spirit model 3 burners. Excludes propane tank. Good condition. $100.00. Call/text 203-979-8540."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch is back! Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Enjoy holiday stories and recipes shared many years ago by Mary-Jean Miner, Sylvia Metell, Carl and Beebe Green, and Jim and Debbie Athearn, including Traditional Eggnog, Spanakopita, Pumpkin Cake, Corn & Oyster Casserole, Malasadas, and Cranberry Cake. Can you guess which one calls for at least a box of sugar?
If your family has 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.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this butterfly whisperer? 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:
Todd DeBettencourt
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Getting aroundFor Islanders over the age of 65, transportation can be a big struggle. In response, Healthy Aging M.V. convened the Older Adult Transportation coalition, a collaboration of more than 15 Island organizations aiming to provide modes of transportation for the elderly and those with health issues or other impairments. These affordable services hope to support and maintain the Island’s older adult community. Read more here.
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