Last year for Susan Stevens Chilmark School principal Susan Stevens announced she intends to retire after the end of this school year. The experienced educator reflected on her decades-long career. What does retirement have in store for Stevens? Read more here.
Pimpneymouse Farm Local land conservation organizations have teamed up to help protect 166 acres of a historic farm on Chappaquiddick. The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank are hoping to acquire Pimpneymouse Farm, which consists not only of farmland, but forest and marshland. To help with these efforts, Gov. Maura Healy announced this week that through a state grant program, Pimpneymouse and five other land conservation projects have been chosen to receive a total of over $7 million. More on that here.
Solidarity at Chabad Last night, Chabad hosted a vigil with remarks from Representative Bill Keating, State Senator Julian Cyr, Israel Consul General to New England Meron Reuben, and more. Particular focus was given to honoring the deceased and praying for Israeli hostages. Speakers also addressed Israel's defense and some of the controversies surrounding the conflict. Read more here.
MEETINGS The Dukes County Commission meets at 4 pm Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury Select Board meets at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. In-person at West Tisbury Town Hall with remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 6 pm
on Wednesday. In-person at Oak Bluffs Town Hall. Here is the agenda.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission’s Housing Action Task Force meets at 6:30 pm Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "A huge part of the Derby continues to be families fishing together, seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, and the parents’ faces. It’s priceless." — M.V. Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby president John Custer atthis weekend’s award ceremony
Hot Topic Comment "Thinking of the Tisbury School staff and students (and those now at the High School). Shannon was so dedicated to her students and worked with them to help them in there learning and more! I really enjoyed working with her when I was there. A genuine caring person. My heart breaks." — Nancy Dugan comments on the passing of a Tisbury School teacher
Hot Topic Letter "Let’s sit down and consider how we can make it work; rather than the
usual knee jerk reaction that ‘this is going to cause too much traffic, we are concerned for the safety of our children’ and the usual NIMBY list that goes on." — Elaine and Howard Miller write to us about a development in Edgartown that could add more than 60 units of housing
Grace Church invites the community to an interfaith service of Prayers for Peace in the Middle East. Remember and pray for all those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Birders gather at Long Point for some fine Migratory Birdwatching. Bring your binoculars and sun (and tick) protection. Read the whole description to get the details on the terrain. 9 to 11 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Fall & Halloween here.
Sweet dreams "Beautiful twin bed including covered mattress. Only used for five months. Need a bigger bed due to medical equipment. $100. Contact Sue (203) 915-4050."
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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 Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch is back! Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com The Dunes Open for the season! Dine with an ocean view. 31 Dunes Road, Edgartown. thedunesmv.com Click here for more details and specials
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Staying in?
Enjoy the bounty of the season with a quick-and-easy recipe adapted by Island Grown Initiative: Roasted Cranberries with Thyme. You can try them as a side dish,
stirred into rice, or as a topping for a salad or casserole. The best part is that you can find fresh, locally grown, organic cranberries at Island markets, thanks to the Vineyard Open Land Foundation.
For more stories that celebrate local food, farming, and the community, visit Edible Vineyard.
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Works in progress Barney Zeitz is an artist of many talents: stained glass, sculpture, leatherwork... to name a few. Writer Hermine Hull got a look into his work during a tour of his space in Vineyard Haven. As she writes, "windows are filled with stained or fused glass pieces. Walls are covered with art — Zeitz’s drawings, and work by the artist’s friends of a lifetime. It is beyond wonderful." Read the full story here.
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