Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today is National Pet Care For All Day, which advocates for affordable pet care with good quality. The Vineyard knows we have some good vets, but the number of
on-Island pets makes it difficult to care for all of them. By the way, there’s still time to cast your ballot at the polls in Chilmark at the annual town election. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a
screening at The Film Center. Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
Compromise in Chilmark Chilmark voters have reached a middle ground regarding the management of town-owned tennis courts. The
Chilmark Town Affairs Council will continue to manage the courts and tennis programs in the summer, but a new committee will be formed to review the council’s work. We also catch up with a tennis instructor who some say is at the center of the dispute. Read more here.
Netflix wants extras Extras, extras, read all about it! An open call will be happening in Oak Bluffs for an upcoming Netflix show "Forever," an adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel. The production company is looking to shoot across the Island. If you want to see your shot at a being on TV, read more here.
A piece of the seasonal pie The Edgartown select board updated its rules for how long seasonal restaurants can stay open into the
winter. This came after a concerned year-round restaurant said they lost business when seasonal liquor licenses were extended last year. Also, the Chappy Ferry will be closed to vehicles for a weekend in May for the installation of a new ramp. Find out when that will take place here.
MEETINGS No meetings this Thursday.
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Quote of the Day "It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by climate change [...] We wanted to do things we felt we could do to make a difference, working on a local level." —Organizer and co-founder of Tree Stewards Peter Meleney said on behalf of their tree-planting Earth Day celebration.
Hot Topic Comment "...It’s more than tennis. It’s about democracy and fairness and a group of community members, both year round and seasonal, who have valuable input and are not being heard." —Alexis Garcia on the tennis debate in Chilmark.
Hot Topic Letter "Simply put, people want to leave, and many already have — and when many have already left, we are not getting the full picture of what voters really want for their towns." —Dean Rosenthal on a need to address important issues earlier during town meetings.
Today: Looking to break out in the middle of the week? Me too. Join Rosie and Friends at the P.A. Club, where there’s plenty of food and drink and the listening is easy. This week Willy Mason joins her. 5 pm. –Connie Berry
Up-Island, do a little dancing at Pathways as they end the season with a Community Dance. There’s cake
and a wine toast to recognize another great season. DJ Benham Robinson spins the tunes. We’re lucky people here. Doors open at 6:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Ever try an Island Alpaca Talk and Walk? They seem sweet, gentle, and easy to get along with. Must be Sagittariuses. You can take a stroll with one any day of the week. 10:30 am to 2 pm. –C.B. Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
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Staying in?
Open a new way of thinking about pasta toppings with the recipe for Spaghetti with Clam Sauce, shared by Anna Nesser. With onion, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, you won't miss the
tomatoes.
Does your family have a recipe to share with the community? Send it to us, along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one, to recipes@mvtimes.com.
Do you know this Island gardener? 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.
Elderly housing milestone Island Elderly Housing has provided affordable rental housing for many on Martha’s Vineyard. The organization has been around since 1977, and is celebrating their 30-year anniversary of their first Woodside Village building by honoring those who have helped, and continue to help, make IEH what it is today. Read more about their mission here.
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