Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today is National Go Barefoot Day, which made us think of the late Peter Simon, who often showed up with no shoes on. Today is also National Pride month. Later today, the Progress Pride flag will be flown at Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs. We have a poignant op-ed from Harvey Garneau Jr. about what the flag means to him as a gay man.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Filling jobs The Oak Bluffs select board had two finalists to be the town’s principal assessor and then had a tough time picking one of the two for the job. Ultimately Kristina West was picked over Meghan Montesion with town administrator Deborah Potter vowing to keep Montesion’s phone number handy for future job openings. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has this story.
A slight drop After several weeks of triple-digit COVID cases on the Island, there were 98 total positive test results last week. But those numbers still have the Island classified as "high risk" for spread of the virus. Meanwhile, the drug that
helps with symptoms of COVID-19 is being distributed on the Island through Stop & Shop. Here’s that update.
Slim and none That’s the chance the Zarbas have in their bid to have the U.S. Supreme Court hear their case against the Town of Oak Bluffs, according to our constitutional expert and frequent contributor Jack Fruchtman. But stranger things have happened with the nation’s highest court, especially lately. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story.
MEETINGS
The All-Island School Committee meets at 6:30 pm Thursday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "It'’s weird, it’s different, it’s futuristic, but it’s also plants. They need the exact same things in here that they need out there."–Island Grown Initiative greenhouse manager Taz Armstrong on the freight containers being used to grow produce at IGI’s farm
Today:I’m feeling a little old-timey today, so this weekly M.V. Modern Quilt Guild meeting is up my alley. I’ve tried quilt making by hand and with a machine and I have to say, both were pretty darn beautiful. West Tisbury library. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
My friend Sharon-Frances came up with this annual Islandwide Garden Competition, open to gardens of every kind. You don’t have to be a top-notch landscaper to enter, but if you are, there’s a place for you too. Check out the info. Anytime.
Tomorrow:The Oak Bluffs library took a page out of the Vineyard Haven library’s book with this one: Walk with Us Around East Chop. Our libraries are run by brilliant people. Meet at the O.B. library, walk around the Chop and back. 8:15 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Dining out?
The Barn Open for lunch & dinner Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Bowling available Tuesday through Saturday at 5 pm. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet LifeOpen year round! Serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Featuring a pre-fixe 3 course dinner for $50 on Wednesdays! @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com.
The DunesWelcome 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 dinnerfrom May 19th – October 22nd, 2022. Lunchserved at the Poolside Grill.thedunesmv.com / 508-627-3663
Farm NeckJoin us for your next dining outing at our newly renovated bar and café. We have beautiful scenic views from our indoor, and outdoor patio – exquisite menu options including daily seasonal specials, and an abundance of free parking. Lunch daily from 11 am to 5 pm, Dinner Thursday to Sunday
5 pm to 9 pm. Reservations accepted through Open Table or by phone 508-693-3560 ext 1
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We love love love when readers send us their recipes. Ione Bissonnette of Oak Bluffs sent us this one for Blueberry Kuchen. Doesn’t that look fabulous? Imagine your very own recipe in the Minute. Send a photo and the recipe, along with a backstory if you have one, to recipes@mvtimes.com and we’ll make that happen.
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Tuesday’s answer: Judith Hannan
A different kind of school For 25 years now, the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School has been providing a unique form of education to students — one that is led by hands-on, self-directed learning in which individual passions and skills are celebrated and elevated. Not only are these students forging their own educational paths, but they are out and about to learn and to support the Island community. Read writer Amelia Smith’s story about the 25th anniversary of the school, and how it became the institution it is today.
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