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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Here's some music history — The Who released their classic double-album rock opera "Tommy" exactly 55 years ago in the United Kingdom. The author of this intro is less than half as old as the album, but remembers his dad's worn-down trifold copy that was ready to split
apart. "Tommy" also has a song about newspapers: the 12-second "Miracle Cure." As the Vineyard gets busier, you might even see a "Pinball Wizard" log a high score at Ryan Family Amusements in O.B. 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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New study draws similarities between whales and humansResearch published in a scientific journal this month discovered a "sperm whale phonetic alphabet" that resembles how humans communicate. The Island has a storied history with whales. Just across the Sound, at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, sperm whale sounds were first recorded, and before that, members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) believe Moshup transformed his people into whales. Read more here.
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More PFAS contamination in West Tisbury
The state has labeled a closed West Tisbury landfill a source of PFAS chemicals found in two nearby drinking water wells. This will add to growing PFAS mitigation efforts and add to costs for the town. It’s not the first time the Island has had to deal with the so-called "forever chemicals." Read more here.
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The community that fishes togetherRegistrations are open for summer and fall
memberships with the Community Supported Fishery. The program, first launched in 2022, gives members packages of seafood caught by local fishermen, and pays the fishermen. Each package shows the name of the boat that caught the seafood. Read about it here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings this Friday. Have a great weekend!
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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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Spectacular 35-acre Boldwater Association waterfront estate on Edgartown Great Pond with breathtaking views over 1,000 ft. wide, including a low, brushy pond in the front terrain, the 3/4-mile wide Lyles Bay, dreamy Swan Neck Point, the 1 1/2-mile wide main pond, and a barrier beach to the ocean beyond. The handful of well-pruned trees on the property enhance the water views. The sophisticated and charming quality house was built by Andrew Flake, arguably the finest Vineyard builder over the last 40 years. Mark Hutker created an innovative design with an arc-shape nautical theme, so every room faces the water. The 3 second-floor bedrooms enjoy large terraces, and the primary bedroom on the first floor opens to a nice deck and a quiet
garden sanctuary. The handmade, luxury, kitchen cabinetry and extensive woodworking were done by Smallbone, a British Company noted for time-honored design and craftsmanship. Adding to this estate, reflecting decades of careful planning and development, is a lovely private pool and pool house, 4-room guest suite over the garage with a large deck, two stone-wall-enclosed specimen fruit tree meadows, a large field circled by a grand stone wall, an idyllic lily pond, and two miles of private trails. Last but not least, are 14+ abutting sub-dividable acres into potentially 3-4 lots. Keep boats and small craft on your mooring at the water's edge for a short trip to the 3,000-ft. Boldwater private beach. Boldwater is 30 homesites on 450 acres with 150 acres of conservation, and it abuts approximately 1,500 acres of conservation lands and a few large estates. A most remarkable rural area convenient to town and the airport.
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Quote of the Day
"Mother’s Day was not designed to encourage people to be nice to their mother. It was part of women’s effort to gain power to change society."
—Carolyn O’Daley on the origins of Mother’s Day Hot Topic Comment "Simple, make these large homes rely solely on clean energy, like solar. A big house creates jobs, promotes the Island economy, adds a large tax base to towns, and best of all, they do not use local services like the school systems, police, or fire, that all raise our taxes."
—Mark Acker on the Edgartown bylaw to restrict big houses Hot Topic Letter "A Kindle may reduce my clutter, but it will never replace the delight of wandering through a bookstore and seeing what you discover."
—Kevin R. Loughlin on joys of visiting local bookstores
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Today: This one puts the "fun" in fundraiser. The Preservation Trust hosts a Contra
Dance to benefit the Grange Hall renovations. Music by the Flying Elbows and the caller is John Alden from Woods Hole. 6:30 pm. –Connie Berry
It’s early morning as I write this and it looks like it’ll be a sweet night for Sweet Life with Jeremy Berlin on piano. This always seems like a very good first date or date night option. Give it a whirl. 6:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: We love our year-round galleries, but summer means they’ll all start to wake up from that winter hibernation. Old Sculpin opens Friday with the M.V. Art Association members show. Besides the beautiful art, the
building itself is spectacular. 10 am to 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Work it out "Portable flex stepper by Precision Fitness Equipment. Gently used, great for glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, and more. $100. Call/Text 508.294.8098." 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 Opening for the season on May 17. Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi starting June 22 from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663
Farm Neck Cafe Join us! Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our exquisite gardens and award winning golf course. Serving lunch daily from 11 am to 3 pm. Pub menu daily from 3 pm to 6 pm. Ample parking available. Breakfast & dinner coming soon! farmneck.net/cafe
508/693/3560
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Do you know who is reading The Times in Nagoya? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Ted Benett
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The Write Pitch
Editors and agents will once again be at Islanders Write this year to help people pitch their books. "The panel was very helpful. It was rewarding to get the assessment of pros," says Loren Ghiglione, who pitched his idea in 2023. Get your own 3 minutes to pitch a clear book idea before industry professionals at the 2024 Islanders Write. Read
how here.
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