Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
The Vineyard is bustling with activity gearing up for the Fourth. We’ll have stories over the next couple of days as Edgartown preps its fireworks and closes roads for the parade. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Sheriffs continue DA stonewall After the Cape and Islands DA asked the state’s highest court whether it would order two sheriffs to submit 20 years of officer disciplinary records, both those sheriffs have asked the court to dismiss the DA’s complaint. Dukes County Sheriff Bob Ogden stated in court filings that the complaint cannot compel him to fulfill the records request, and that he has never failed to provide
disciplinary records for a particular case. Read more here.
Island Time opens doors back up after state ruling Island Time, one of two dispensaries on the Island, reopened on Saturday, June 29, after being closed for 6½ weeks. The dispensary saw over 150 customers and made sales that were 20 percent over last year’s numbers. Island Time closed after the Island’s only permitted marijuana-growing operation stopped production. The decision to reopen was
the result of a successful back-and-forth with state regulators. Read more here.
Two loggerheads washed ashore last month Last year, there were no reported deceased loggerhead strandings on the Island; there was one leatherback found dead in August. This year, however, the first two strandings across the state were found on the Island between June 17 and June 25. Two other loggerheads were reported dead on Nantucket a few days later. Read more here.
MEETINGS
The Aquinnah select board meets Tuesday at 5 pm. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark select board meets Tuesday at 6 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "I applaud the fact that we are going from 0 to a Tier 4 [...] That’s a great move and reflects reality and the concern for the environment. But why are we making a more efficient diesel operation, instead of eliminating oil from the fleet?" —Vineyard representative Jim Malkin on the most recent SSA vessel conversion
Hot Topic Letter "The event was a vivid reminder of the shame in the exclusion of Blacks from the Campground a century ago. Going forward, the Camp Meeting Association and the NAACP will work together to heal the travesty of the past and celebrate Juneteenth together." —Thomas Dresser writes to us commending the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
Today:Sometimes I get personally excited about summer events. Then I have to gear myself up to leave the house. Featherstone Monday Night Music, though, that one I really enjoy. BlueSwitch Band plays tonight. 6:30 pm. –Connie Berry
BINGO that’s where I’m at. I know. It’s a simple thing but I have to say, I love it. Where else could you win some bucks around here and also have a good time? At the American Legion in Vineyard Haven. Play starts at 6:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:I’m heading out to Lambert’s Cove Beach to enjoy some Yoga on the Beach. It’s heart-centered. I love heart stuff. I love the emojis and I love Valentine’s Day candy, so I’m there with you doing yoga. In spirit. 8 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Check out activities for the summer in the latest issue of Vineyard Visitor.
Take a seat "Couch (Beige) Apx. 5ft. Great shape. $100. Will send photo. 508-939-1414."
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Dining out?
The BarnOpen daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Coop de VilleOpen 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
Oceanside ResortEnjoy 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 CafeGather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our gardens and awardwinning golf course. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3pm to 5pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9pm. located off County Road, Oak Bluffs 508/693/3560
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Staying in?
For a dish packed with the flavors of the season, try Summer Squash Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing, a recipe for Island Grown Initiative that was shared by Austin Racine and Maura Martin of
Mo's Lunch. You can also pick up other tips for using squash, including fritters, pasta, muffins, and shish kebabs.
If your culinary adventures lead to a recipe to share with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com. Include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have
one.
Do you know this aptly named soda and ice cream shop owner? 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.
Maria Moreira builds community "I want to say to everyone — ‘You can!’ I want people to believe in themselves," says Maria Moreira. She currently runs Moreira Education Solutions, the mission of which is to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps and provide Portuguese-language education. Moreira moved to the Island with her daughter 8 years ago, leaving behind her life in Brazil to pursue her daughter's dream of living in the U.S,
which was ignited when she watched High School Musical for the first time. Read more about Moreira's experience teaching in the U.S. here.
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