Hurricane relief from the Vineyard

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The Rebecca Amos statue now stands seven feet tall in Chilmark, after the enslaved woman’s plaque on the heritage trail was reported stolen this spring.

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It takes a Legion

Ben Ferry recently moved from West Tisbury to McCormick, South Carolina, and has seen firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. He has also seen price gouging for supplies and people fighting over water. This weekend, Ferry and other Islanders pooled non-perishables and other supplies, and help from the Island is expected to arrive in South Carolina this weekend. To read more about the relief effort, click here.

Unveiling Rebecca Amos

Vineyarders rallied around the African American Heritage Trail in spring after a plaque commemorating an enslaved woman was reported stolen. Not only has the plaque for Rebecca Amos been replaced, but on Sunday, the trail unveiled a statue of her. Read more

Football falls to undefeated Carver

The Vineyard high school football team started the season strong, but ran into the train that is the Carver Crusaders on Friday. They put up a good fight, taking an early lead until the end of the first half, but Carver’s defense proved overwhelming. Read more

M.V. Shipyard project approved

A controversial proposal to build a nautical workshop at Holmes Hole Road in Oak Bluffs got the green light from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. Although there were concerns about the environmental effects the area might sustain from the project, the potential economic benefits swayed the vote in favor of the shipyard. Read more

COMMUNITY

Your dog is nosy

Dogcharmer Tom fields a letter from a mini poodle owner wondering why her dog is so attracted to strong odors. The answer is complicated, biologically. Did you know a bloodhound has up to 300 million olfactory cells in its nose, while humans have a pitiful 5 million? You’ll appreciate Tom’s insights into dogs' superior senses. Read more

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HAPPENINGS

Today

The holidays are the most magical time of the year. But after every celebration, there’s so much stuff to clean up. If you want to focus more on quality time and less on all the stuff, register on Zoom for this Vineyard Haven Public Library event on lowering the waste that comes with the season. You might even adopt some eco-conscious holiday traditions. The event is hosted by Sustainable in the Suburbs blogger and consultant Sarah Robertson-Barnes. 7 pm tomorrow. Click here to register.

Tomorrow

Bring your little gardeners to the M.V. Family Center for hands-on experience in planting fall vegetables and flowers, led by instructor Ava Castro. This program is every Tuesday this month from 11 am to noon. Click here

Movies

Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.

Libraries

Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.

MEETINGS

The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

The Tisbury select board meets at 4:35 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

The West Tisbury select board and affordable housing committee meet at 6:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

"This is the working class of Martha’s Vineyard that stays there the entire winter. They are giving the extra 100 dollars they had to eat out; instead they are buying goods to send down to me."

—South Carolina resident Ben Ferry on Legion Hall's food drive for hurricane victims

What's for dinner tonight?

Dining Out?

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Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, and pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm. 508/693/3560

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Staying In?

Here's a creative recipe for a delicious seafood dish that was shared by Chef Scott Ehrlich many years ago: Grilled Swordfish with Sweet Pea Risotto. Find out the two secret ingredients that bring it all together with a finishing touch.

Do you have a recipe to share with the community? Send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com.

Name This Islander

Name This Islander! (Hint: high school class of '98.) 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.

Friday's contest answer:

Will Sennott

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