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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is National Kids Cancer Day and it’s also National Double
Cheeseburger Day. Look below and you’ll see that it’s also a day to eat pasta. 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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An unexpected arrival The Times on Wednesday broke the story of around 50 Venezuelan migrants arriving at Martha’s Vineyard Airport via two planes under the operation of
aircraft charter company Ultimate Air. Several community organizations, including St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown, and the Dukes County Sheriff’s Office, were present to provide support. State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, was also there to lend a hand and provide words of encouragement. Check out the on-scene coverage here.
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Immigration debate erupts on-Island and nationwide
Martha’s Vineyard has been in headlines across the country following the unanticipated arrival of Venezuelan migrants at Martha’s Vineyard Airport. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who threatened to send immigrants to the Island a year ago, is claiming responsibility for what his political opponents are calling a "political stunt." Meanwhile, state and local officials are working to come up with a long-term solution and are likely planning to move the migrants to the mainland, where there is more potential housing. Read editor George Brennan’s story on the ongoing debate here, and check out Brennan’s piece on the most recent aim of Island immigration attorneys to seek legal recourse for the migrants, who many say are victims of kidnapping.
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Digging deeper into the mysterious flights There’s still a lot of questions surrounding the migrants who arrived via airplane Wednesday without notice. Reporter Rich Saltzberg is busy digging into the story in an attempt to get answers as to who organized the flights, and why those planes were brought here. Read the latest coverage here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy the sun!
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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 and 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
"We have the situation under control. Local law enforcement jumped into action. The entire community sprung into action. We got people the beds they needed — the food, water, and shelter, medical support — quickly."
–Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, describing the rapid action taken by the Island community to support Venezuelan
migrants by providing them with food, water, and shelter. Hot Topic Comment Dana Nunes responded to a comment on our story about migrants from Venezuela
landing at Martha’s Vineyard airport and being given refuge. "These are people! Is it not possible that rather than engaging in political mudslinging, you might take a few minutes to try to imagine yourself in their position? They’re running from violence and possible death. Who here wouldn’t try to move heaven and earth to save the lives of their children? The day that my ‘empathy well’ runs dry, while sitting in my safe, comfortable home with clean water, is the day I begin to take a hard look at just who I am." Hot Topic Letter The Tisbury School project is drawing feedback from all sides, and local educators and parents like Anna Cotton are weighing in on the major renovation/addition.
"This renovation/addition is complicated by the hazardous materials that exist throughout the building. Flaking paint at the original building was scraped and then encapsulated. Old painted plaster walls are covered with sheetrock. Black mold has been
detected as the building envelope has been failing for years. The current project takes into account the complications of removal and remediation for these hazardous materials."
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Today: I had no idea that today is National Linguine Day, did you? I’m always glad to find another day to celebrate. Chef Look Cooks Clams Linguine tonight via the Edgartown library. 5 pm. –Connie Berry
Instead of eating linguine I could hold off and head to Bodhi Path Buddhist Center for Meditation with Pamela Gayle
White. That’s probably a better idea in my case. Live and on Zoom. 6 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Mentalist Jon Stetson comes to the Film Center once again, back by popular demand I’m guessing. I went once and it was pretty amazing. He is the
inspiration for the TV show "The Mentalist." Check it out. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Have a ball
"Used Pro V Golf Balls: Pristine condition. A buck a ball. (That’s $1 per ball.) Minimum 20, max 50. From: The Golf Ball Guy. 774-563-9328." 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 22nd, 2022. 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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Do you know these dancers? 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.
Wednesday’s contest answer:
Brian Cioffi
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Back with a vengeance
Island actor Brooke Adams, who is well-known for her roles in "Days of Heaven," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," and "The Dead Zone," is bringing one of her unreleased films from 1984 into the spotlight. "Vengeance is Mine" illustrates the breadth of Adams’ on-screen talents, and deals with some heavy subject matter germane to societal issues today. Thanks to Circuit Arts, the film will be screened at the Grange Hall on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7 pm. Read assistant features editor Lucas Thors’ story on the national debut of the exciting new movie.
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