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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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On this day in 1800, the cornerstone was laid for the White House. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House. Today is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — an important reminder to get regular
mammograms. 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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Beach Road Weekend was on the select board agenda Wednesday and what the board heard from those in attendance was a far cry from the emails they received in the days after the three-day music festival. Concert promoter Adam Epstein rallied supporters to Wednesday’s meeting. A special meeting is being set up for next month to get public feedback on the festival. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story. Meanwhile, the board also approved a special election to fill a vacancy by select board member Larry Gomez. Rich has those details, too.
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Public records provide more insight into an FBI probe of the Oak Bluffs Fire Department and specifically its handling of ambulance billing for off-Island transports from Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. According to the records, the town provided legal counsel for two paramedics who were interviewed as part of the investigation into former Fire Chief John Rose. Reporter Rich Saltzberg, who is still waiting on even more records, has this update.
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It seems that by allegedly luring the Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard under false pretenses, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis actually protected them from deportation. This week, attorney Rachel Self traveled to Texas to certify that the migrants were the victims of a crime and a Texas sheriff did just that. Under the so-called U visa program, the migrants are not protected and have a path toward residency. Editor George Brennan has the latest.
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MEETINGS
There are no meetings scheduled for Friday. We hear the high school building may meet on Fridays once it’s formed and hope that this is just a vicious rumor.
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Water views with a Pool, Blacksmith Valley, Chilmark SponsoredGlorious views spanning over Nashaquitsa and Menemsha Pond to the Vineyard Sound and Elizabeth Islands. This sweet Vineyard home is situated up high overlooking open meadows, old stone walls with multiple views to the Atlantic Ocean. Located in beloved Blacksmith Valley and enjoyed by the same family for over sixty years -this is a rare opportunity. With 3.6 acres of open, rolling land, classic Chilmark stonewalls and beach plum bushes, this charming 5 bedroom home with an existing pool, sits on a ridge and offers views from Noman's Land to the Edgartown shoreline. The property also includes a garage for vehicle and boat storage at the edge of the property. Squibnocket Beach is around the corner as well as an opportunity
to join Zack's Cliffs for Blacksmith Valley residents.
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Quote of the Day
"To be real honest, we’re not real clear about the path, so what we’re doing on the backend is talking with our neighbors, talking to our different partners of the Preservation Trust, getting it all on paper, and kind of creating a clear path for ourselves to best represent what the community wants. And then, I suppose we’ll be invited to a meeting to discuss. I hope we can get to a mutually reachable place sooner rather than later."–Nevette Previd, executive director of the Vineyard Preservation Trust, on the future of the Grange Hall in West TisburyHot Topic CommentSusan Desmarais commented on the ongoing turf vs. natural grass field debate. "Fields don’t
need to be maintained by harmful chemicals. So yes, the choice is clear — natural grass only."Hot Topic LetterCindy Trish, executive director of Healthy Aging MV, wrote about the Island’s challenges when it comes to transportation for seniors. "Currently, there are four pilot programs underway helping to alleviate the situation: the Taxi Program at Island Elder Housing, which transports older adults to medical appointments and weekly trips to the Food Pantry; the Council on Aging Van Sharing shopping shuttles, on a fixed loop of Post Office, pharmacy, and grocery store, the MV Center for Living program, which provides rides to and from the Center for Living; and GoGoGrandparent, an
on-demand concierge service connecting older adults with Uber and Lyft drivers on the Island."
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Tonight: Circuit Arts presents "Triangle of Sadness," a film sendup of modern elitism, you might enjoy this visual sign of the times. And Woody Harrelson is in it so I know I’d like it. Grange Hall. 7 pm. –Connie Berry
Join the discussion about Western Esoteric Tradition Today at the Masonic Lodge. You’ll talk about Qabalah, Tarot, spiritual disciplines, personal alchemy and more. Besides, who doesn’t like the word "esoteric." 7 pm. –C.B
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Tomorrow:
Raise your hand if you’re interested in learning how to play Pickleball at Niantic Park. I can’t figure out if I just love the name of the sport
because I love a good pickle, or if I really would like to learn how to play. 9 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Get pumped"Pump jack, almost new, $80. 401-391-0942."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 Dunes Welcome to The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Restaurant at South Beach! Enjoy casual, relaxed dining, refreshing sea breezes, and a fabulous ocean view. Visit us via our spectacular water taxi cruise from Edgartown. Serving breakfast and dinner through October 22. Lunch served at the Poolside Grill. thedunesmv.com / 508-627-3663
Farm Neck Come check out Farm Neck's newly renovated Cafe, patio and bar!Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating with open air views of our championship golf course and ample TVs in the bar area.
The Café will be open for lunch from 11 am to 5 pm daily and open for dinner Wednesday through Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Call 508/693/3560 for reservations or visit farmneck.net
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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If you get them started tonight, you can have Boston Baked Beans tomorrow. And we can’t give you a baked beans recipe without sharing literary character Victoria Trumbull's recipe.
That’s Victoria’s creator, author Cynthia Riggs, in her kitchen at Cleaveland House. It’s a delightful story.
Click here for more Fast Suppers
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Do you know this woman? Submit your best guess to newsletters@mvtimes.com within 24 hours and check the next Minute for the correct answer. That’s right, you asked and we listened. You won’t have to wait until the end of the month to find the answers. We’ll throw all winning guesses into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 Lift certificate to an Island business or $100 to go toward an Island charity of their choice. For previous Do You
Knows, see our archive.
CONTEST ANSWER
Wednesday’s contest answer:
James McDonough
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Fall is here
It’s that time of year — the leaves are changing, fireplaces are being cleaned and stoked, and Islanders are settling in for the off-season. There are a number of fun events that signify the start of fall, including Vineyard Gardens’ Harvest Festival. Times art director Dave Plath attended the event this past weekend, and got some great pictures of folks crafting pinecone bird feeders and pumpkin bouquets, and enjoying some tasty refreshments. Check out the photo gallery here, and bundle up for that cooler weather.
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