Thursday's Minute: 8.1.24: Homeless encampments cleared in state forest, Paul Whelan freed from Russian prison; and calls for Vineyard Wind accountability.

Boldwater Waterfront Estate, Edgartown Sponsored

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.

Quote of the Day
"We are here according to Jewish values and following in the footsteps of longstanding Jewish social justice traditions."
—Talia Weingarten, among the protesting group, emphasizes that their efforts are in line with Jewish social justice traditions

Hot Topic Comment
"Congratulations, Bruce, and hope your next adventure is a wonderful one. Edgartown will miss you!"
—Nicole Brisson congratulates Bruce McNamee on retirement as Edgartown police chief

Hot Topic Letter
"The post office is an essential service. There should be a pick-up window and a service window. There should be sufficient staff."
—Tom Dresser, an Oak Bluffs resident, highlights the importance of the Oak Bluffs post office as a crucial service

Today: It’s Board Game Night for Adults at the Oak Bluffs library. Games like Evolution, Settlers of Catan, Coup, Racehorse Dominos, and Dominion shall be played. These are not bored games, but board games. 5:30 pm. –Connie Berry

It’s Doc Week at the M.V. Film Center and they’re screening "Porcelain Wars" tonight. In the middle of the destruction of Ukraine, three artists find inspiration and beauty. Q&A afterwards with co-director Slava Leontyev, producer Paula DuPre’ Pesmen, and subject Anya Stasenko. 7:30 pm.

Tomorrow: It’s First Friday Fun and the MVT will host an Open House for the festivities, so be sure to drop by from 10 am to 2 pm! We have T-shirts available for purchase, and we’d love to see you! (The party continues on Main Street in Vineyard Haven late afternoon to evening.) Beach Road and Beach Road extension in Tisbury.

Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.

Arts & Ideas! We are pleased to announce our Arts & Ideas magazine has landed and we’d love for you to check out the website, especially if you aren’t here to pick up a copy on newsstands and at galleries. Read about musician John Forté, filmmaker Dawn Porter, fiber artist Mary Beth Daniels, Knowhere Art Gallery, and much, much more!

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 available 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.

Colorful superfood is coming to save the day... or at least the next meal. Try Connie Berry's inspirational recipes for Squash Power Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing. After this mighty dish, you might be ready to leap across the Island's State Forest in a single bound.

If you'd like to learn how to prepare local shellfish and take home samples, then check out Salt Water Wednesdays at Edgartown Public Library. Registration begins today for the next one on August 28, but sign up early since spots can fill up fast.

Send us a recipe! We would love to share it with the community. Email it to recipes@mvtimes.com along with a photo of your final creation and a brief backstory if you have one.

Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.

'Fine Lines: A Family of Artists'
The newest art show at the Chilmark Public Library features eight artists spanning two branches and three generations. The show includes scenes of the Vineyard, with the classic location in Oak Bluffs where Circuit Avenue begins. One painting depicts empty traffic lanes that lead our eye to the intersection with Circuit Avenue going off to the right and the Flying Horses straight ahead. The empty street draws our eyes to the architecture’s brilliant, sharp colors in the springtime light. Read more about the show and other pieces here.

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