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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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First, happy Friday. Second, and more importantly, it’s National Safer Workplace Day. Vineyarders clock in at fast-paced construction projects, bustling restaurants, and to fish the Atlantic. Here at The Times, we just have to mind our posture, but if your workplace is unsafe, we will cover it. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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We believe in preserving people and houses. The need for more Islandwide, affordable, year-round housing is urgent. You can help. Click this link to donate today.
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Vineyard basketball star wins gold Geovane Meikle was welcomed at the Martha’s Vineyard airport Wednesday evening after winning gold with Team USA in the United World Games basketball program. 18-year-old Geo walked down the plane ramp with a gold medal, surrounded by friends, family and community members. For the past couple of weeks, Geo and his family have been in Europe for the United World Games. Read more here.
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Freight of fancy
The costs for the third of the newest freight vessels coming to the Island has jumped in retrofitting costs, what officials say is due to supply chain issues and labor shortages. Meanwhile, converting the boat to electric would cost $25 million, and that’s enough to discourage the ferry line from pursuing the greener approach. Read our coverage here.
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Continuing the legacyWe are introducing a new column this week, that we’re calling Voices by Sharisse. Writer Sharisse Scott-Rawlins will celebrate the people of color and diversity of the
Island. It’s also intended to debunk stereotypes and teach about legacies and traditions. Read the first installment here.
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MEETINGS
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commission meets at 3 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
The
Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School meets at 3:30 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury Historic District Commission meets at 5:30 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
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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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Quote of the Day
"He was the town in a lot of ways, [...] He was very important to the community and very important to the country."
— Joseph Sollitto, parade organizer, on Fred B. "Ted" Morgan Jr., this year’s Independence Day parade dedicateeHot Topic Comment"We are all measured by how we treat those least fortunate. Thank you for drawing attention to these folks, for not
infantilizing them and for describing their sometimes meager (and sometimes truly rich) existence in terms we can understand. Thank you as well to Sgt. Sherman and all the talented members of the HUB MV and the folks at MVCS/Harbor Homes/Red House/etc. their commitment to this population. I hope to be a part of whatever solution we all develop to enable these people — fellow members of our island community — to become housed, employed, and relieve them from the pressures of life in the damn forest."
— Cass Luskin, a defense counsel on the Island, comments on our story about the homeless on Martha’s VineyardHot Topic Letter"Yesterday on the south shore, we found a most distressing situation: a Northern gannet (the largest seabird in the North Atlantic) with a fishing net wrapped tightly around its neck. The beautiful bird was not alive. Imagining this great bird strangled and entangled brought on a deep anguish for us."
— Mary Marro and Laurisa Rich, on behalf of the Beach BeFrienders, write to us expressing their concern over endangered wildlife in the ocean
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Today: At the beautiful Featherstone campus in Oak Bluffs, enjoy a Concert by the Dukes
of Circuit Avenue. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets to the lawn near the Art Barn. Tickets can be purchased online. 6:30 to 8 pm.
Up-Island, there's a special Circuit Arts screening and discussion of the "Fatal Watch" Documentary, about the true
cost of overfishing and how that affects marine observers and their families. Grange Hall in West Tisbury, 7 pm.
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Weekend: On Saturday, there are fun activities all day at the Long Point Wildlife Refuge Bioblitz, hosted by BiodiversityWorks and the Trustees, 8 am to 5 pm. There's also the West Tisbury Farmers Market from 9 am to 12 pm and the Chilmark Flea Market from 9 am to 2 pm. At the Oak Bluffs library, bring your ideas to a free talk by Rachel Elion Baird on "The UN: Women and Poverty," 12 pm. At the West Tisbury library, children can enjoy a Summer Reading Kickoff at 3 pm and a Family Pinkletink Concert at 3:30 pm. In the evening, Island Elderly Housing is hosting a Songwriters Concert, starring well-known local musicians, plus some words by award-winning author Geraldine Brooks. Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs, 7:30 pm.
On Sunday, an extensive variety of local goods can be found at the Vineyard Artisans Festival in West Tisbury, 10 am to 2 pm, and at the Oak Bluffs Open Market, also from 10 am to 2 pm. Authors Thomas & Joyce Dresser will be at
Edgartown Books to talk about their new book, "A Culinary History of Martha's Vineyard," 2 to 4 pm. For an Afternoon of Classical Piano by Arts & Society, head to the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven, 4 pm. There's also a Community Sing with Roberta Kirn at the beautiful Tisbury Amphitheater by Lake Tashmoo, 5 pm. For more musical fun, all ages are welcome to attend M.V. Ballroom Dancing instruction at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 7 pm. Enjoy the weekend!
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.
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A stitch in time
"Vintage Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine in wood foldout cabinet. Photo available. Free! Call 508-693-6670."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 Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663
Farm Neck
Cafe Gather 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
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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Who brought wheatgrass?
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.
Thursday's contest answer:
Paresa Vanderhoop
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Live music at Featherstone
Continuing with Featherstone’s tradition of live music on Mondays and Fridays, The Dukes of Circuit Avenue will kick off the series Friday, June 28, with an eclectic playlist. They'll feature songs by Marvin Gay, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, and Tina Turner, to name just a few. Before Featherstone was established as the Center for the Arts, it was home to music. Musical Mondays began about 28 years ago, and music on Fridays was added with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish during COVID. Tonight’s group describes
themselves as "not just any band, but a killer ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists, with years of experience." Read more here.
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