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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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In case you were wondering, our newsroom was not inundated from yesterday’s flash flooding, though we had some solid leaking. And a huge shoutout to all that came out for Islanders Write! We had a blast. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Calling out leadershipAn effort to ban moped rentals in Oak Bluffs seems to have failed again. This is the second petition that voters at town meetings have sent to state lawmakers since 2018. Some want to reinvigorate efforts to ban the rentals in the wake of another tragic moped accident. Read more here.
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More Steamship woesDespite positive recruitment numbers, Steamship Authority officials are concerned about the shrinking pool of mariners to hire from. The discussion about the ferry line’s recruitment efforts followed a week that consisted of multiple
cancellations that resulted from crew shortages. You can read those details here. Meanwhile, a problem with the Island Home’s generator caused eight trips to be canceled on Tuesday. Read more here.
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Let the season beginElection season is in full swing now with early, in-person voting beginning on Saturday. There are a few contested elections. On the Democrat’s ballot, there’s a contested race to represent the Island at the state house. And the Republicans have a few choices to run against Elizabeth Warren. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Edgartown Marine Advisory Committee meets at 3 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark Board of Health meets at 5 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
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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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Quote of the Day
"Everyone of these Islanders are truth tellers … all fighting for the truth."
—Charles Sennott on the Islanders Write kick-off panel discussionHot Topic Comment"Congratulations, Traeger! Your poster captures the simple, unchanging and reliable sweetness of the Ag Fair experience. Winning the poster contest is a thrill that’s hard to explain, but this question and answer article does a fine job, personalizing the artwork in a way we all can identify with."
—Jackie Mendez comments on the winner of the Fair’s poster contestHot Topic Letter"The Up-Island Council on Aging invites residents — year-round and seasonal — of Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury, aged 50
and over, to share their views in order to assess the region’s needs and improve programs and services. These surveys were mailed out at the beginning of July."
—Find out where to take the senior center’s online survey here
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Today: There’s a Contra Dance with live music at the Grange Hall tonight. It’s part of a fundraising campaign to restore the historic hall. An old-fashioned American folk dance seems a great way to do that. 6:30 pm. –Connie Berry
I’ve thought about going to this all summer: CnC Productions' Old Skool Dance Café with DJ Smooth
B happens at the P.A. Club. We’ve got a few more Tuesday nights to try it out. I bet we could all use more dancing and less sitting. Here’s your chance. 8:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: A Backyard Treasure Sale is happening at 140 N. William St. in Vineyard Haven. Proceeds benefit Reproductive Equity Now. Folks have been donating for a week so that you can browse and find something you absolutely love. Cash and check only. 12 to 4 pm. –C.B.
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.
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Martha's Vineyard Select Rentals Available!
Only a mile and a half from both Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs, this rustic ocean front cottage offers a unique Martha's Vineyard experience. Click above for photos and info.
This four bedroom island retreat is located close to the West Tisbury Village, Alley's General Store and Lambert's Cove Beach! Click above for photos and info.
This gracious home is in pristine condition and features 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 3 half baths and several sitting rooms. Enjoy the har-tru tennis court or lounge by the gunite pool and hot tub. Click above for photos and info.
This thoughtfully crafted one bedroom guest house is the perfect place to enjoy a fun and relaxing vacation, close proximity to the town of Edgartown. Click above for photos and info.
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Dethatch of the day"Agri-Fab 40"; Grass Dethatcher $75, Thule Kayak car roof holder $30, Garden Weasel $20. Call (508)685-5728"
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 Open for the season and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon! 12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420
The Dunes at the Winnetu Oceanside
Resort Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi available from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our gardens and awardwinning golf course. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3pm to 5pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9pm. located off County Road, Oak Bluffs 508/693/3560
Click here for more details and specials
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
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For a picnic, cookout, or a packed meal for school or work, pick up handy tips from local parents and a food blogger in Family-friendly Meal Ideas, which also includes a recipe for Mini Broccoli Quiche. Special touches like decorative toothpicks and a variety of snacks make everything fun to eat.
Discover cooking shows, Ag Fair videos, and other fun and educational programs by Islanders on M.V. Community Television (MVTV), viewable online and on cable channels 6, 8, and 9. Be sure to check the 'Video on Demand' archives as well as the current playlists.
If your culinary adventures lead to a recipe to share with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com along with a photo of the dish
and a brief backstory if you have one.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Vineyard butcher? 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Sabre Page
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Paths to historyThere's a dirt road under every paved one. Martha's Vineyard Museum knows each one is a path to history. They're revealing some of them over the next two weeks —
Nancy Luce Day, Eisenstaedt talk, Linda Coombs’ talk, Widdiss Family exhibit, Sails to freedom. You may want to jump aboard.
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