Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today marks the beginning of town meeting season as voters in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and West Tisbury head to respective gatherings to make their voices heard. It’s true democracy in action, where any registered voter and resident can cast a vote — in the case of
Edgartown, there are over 100 proposals. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Vineyard-bound The summer season is just around the corner and the SSA is getting ready to introduce new vessels to the public. Two freight ferries,
the Barnstable and the Aquinnah, will be running their routes in the coming months. They will be taking the places of the Gay Head and the Katama. Read more here.
Another principal retires The principal of the Oak Bluffs School, Dr. Megan Farrell, announced that she will retire at the end of the summer. She’s been at the post for about nine years and an educator at the school for more than two decades. Farrell is the third principal to announce her retirement from an Island school in the last several months. Read our coverage here.
Eclipsed! Islanders came out in force on Monday for the near-total solar eclipse, whether for viewing parties at public libraries, at the Martha's
Vineyard Museum, or just outside their homes and workplaces. People recounted memories of past eclipses, and made new memories — some by getting married! Check out our photos of the Island's viewing parties, as well as close-ups of the eclipse from an attendee who brought his own astronomical equipment. Read more here.
MEETINGS The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank meets at 3 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
The Tisbury Select Board meets at 4:30 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "...We didn’t get the sense of sitting there watching the motion, but we got the sense of being in a community watching it, and that was really cool." — Storm Swain on the solar eclipse "viewing parties" at Island libraries
Hot Topic Comment "This is a great idea. Every student should have access to a computer in this digital age. Not every family can afford one." — Dan Larkosh, on a proposal to assign a Chromebook to each student at MVRHS
Hot Topic Letter "Ewell’s attention to the big picture, whether protecting our water supply or trying to give residents a way to deal with the exploding growth of small and not-so-small businesses with nowhere to store their equipment is leading the way for O.B. and the rest of the Island." — Chris Murphy showing his support for Oak Bluffs planning board leadership
Today:If you live in West Tisbury and need childcare while you go to Town Meeting, the library, Charter School, and the West Tisbury School provide games, crafts, snacks, and fun — located at the West Tisbury School from 5:45 to 9 pm. Call the library to register. –Connie Berry
Pathways’ Writing and Poetry Series is led by Ron Slate and focused on open floor
readings for all writers and poets tonight. In person or on Zoom. Sign up when you get there. You have nothing to fear but fear itself. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow: Oh, the things I could do if I wasn’t harnessed to my laptop. Check out the Drop-in Knitting Group with Cindy Bonnell at the Edgartown library. For knitters and wannabe knitters. Get advice and inspiration. 3 to 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Printing pros "Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Printer for sale. Plus roll paper and accessories. $450. Pick-Up. Email: melissa@melissa-knowles.com"
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
The BarnOpen daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet LifeOpen 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 VilleOpening for the season on April 19th 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
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Do you know who is this catwalker? 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.
Film noir "T-Men" will be screened at the M.V. Film Center in Vineyard Haven tomorrow. It’s the first in a series of three restored film noirs chosen by Paul Karasik, an Eisner Award winner and New Yorker cartoonist. He will provide an introduction to "T-Men." Find more about the film and series here.
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