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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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It’s Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde’s birthday today. And it’s also Bob Weir’s birthday. Those two definitely keep us truckin’ on. It’s also National Dictionary Day. Let’s hope we’ve got that one covered. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Watch our film about repurposing a bed and breakfast and creating rental housing for hospital staff. Our hospital has 150 unfilled jobs. The lack of affordable housing is one of the big reasons. You can help solve our Island's year-round housing crisis by clicking here and donating now.
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The 78th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby came to an end this weekend, with anglers of all ages gathering at Farm Neck Golf Club on Sunday in celebration of a derby well-fished. Dozens of kids and adults were awarded prizes, but only one fisherman got to take home a brand new boat. Here’s that story.
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It’s no declarative victory, but the 11 Steamship Authority workers pushing back against a COVID-19 vaccine requirement won a victory in the courts. A panel of judges remanded a decision back to the lower court, saying that it had erred when rejecting the workers’ original lawsuit. No word yet if some of those workers will be rehired. Read more here.
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On Friday, the M.V. Hebrew Center hosted people of different faiths for Shabbat services, following the attacks on Israel from earlier this month. Faith leaders spoke about the value of community, compassion for those impacted, and led attendees through song, poetry, and prayer. Read more about the service here.
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MEETINGS
The Oak Bluffs Select Board meets at 4:30 pm on Tuesday. In-person at Oak Bluffs Town Hall with remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark Select Board meets at 5 pm on Tuesday. In-person at Chilmark Town Hall. 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
"Shannon’s reach and influence wasn’t just on the school level. She was a big part of the community. Many students and parents knew her through coaching. She was an English language teacher, but she supported language arts, so she supported literacy. She was one of those teachers that really just stepped up into multiple roles."
— Superintendent Richie Smith on the passing of Tisbury School teacher Shannon CarbonHot Topic Comment"I moved here 30+ years ago and realized that I, with my wife and 2 children, increased the demands on the Island’s infrastructure. Of that I am aware and of which I am ashamed. I ran the Visiting Nurse Service and my wife taught in the public school system. When my two children graduated from MVRHS, they went off to college and never returned. I’d like to think that we made a contribution that exceeds our burden."
— Christopher Knowles comments on our story of 60 units of housing proposed in EdgartownHot Topic Letter"The family of Tad Crawford wish to sincerely thank Sandie Core-Dolby and Horizons Geriatrics, Cheryl Kram and the Martha’s Vineyard branch of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, and Tad’s part-time caregiver over the past two years, Peter Fernandes, for the loving and considerate care they offered to Tad during the end of his life. You will be forever in our hearts."
— The Crawford family writes to us with thanks for help on taking care of Tad Crawford
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Today: I could’ve used this about 15 years ago. M.V. Community Services hosts Parent to Parent: Special Needs Children with Jean Fitzgerald. It’s a support group for parents with kids ages 0 to 13. At the Early Childhood Center. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
The Island community is invited to join Chabad on the Vineyard for a vigil. Gather in memory of the people lost, pray for the hostages, and show support for the Jewish community on-Island. Remarks by Sen. Julian Cyr, national Jewish activist Betsy Sheerr, Tisbury town administrator John Grande, Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz of Chabad on the Vineyard, and Rabbi Caryn Broitman of the Hebrew Center. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: If I was retired, I could go to lovely events like this: Coffee and Conversation at the Carnegie with Matthew Stackpole, maritime historian. Instead, I’ll be at my desk working on my sedentary lifestyle. Check the website link to register. 10 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Fall & Halloween here.
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Winter fun?
"Scaled unassembled plastic model kits 4-sale Classic 1999 Polar Lights Robby The Robot Forbidden Planet Model-#5025-$35. Pegasus Hobbies Haunebu II Saucer-$25. Atlantis Victory and his flying saucer model kit $20. Many other kits available/text 508-309-8730."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.
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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Do you know this Island ecologist? 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.
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See the new musical "Billy Baloo," written by late Vineyard singer-songwriter Mike Mason, at the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse. Claim a ticket to Solderville, set in the Colorado Rockies in 1879, where three prospectors-turned-miners will greet you with a song about the importance of rocks. Then, meet Ada, who is returning to Solderville to reopen the Perfection General Store. To move her supplies up the mountain, Ada enlists the drifter Billy Balloo. However, Balloo's solution starts a chain of events that end up threatening Solderville's character and
future. Read more here.
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