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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. The landmark law was signed by President Nixon, and requires federal and state law enforcement to protect all species threatened with extinction. Likely thanks to the Act, you may see a bald eagle around the
Island here and there, or a piping plover. Also, the MV Times office is closed Friday and Monday, which means no Minute. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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New Art arriving daily. Open 7 days a week. A warm welcome awaits you.
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The Year in ReviewWe take a look back at the top Island news stories of 2023 by the numbers. For just a recap, there were two plane crash landings, nearly 18,000 pounds of fish caught during the Derby, nip bottles were banned, Pfizer discontinued its lyme vaccine trials on the Island, and a massive freight boat floated away from its slip. Look at our year in review here.
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Oak Bluffs explosion
Firefighters responded to the report of an explosion at an Oak Bluffs scrapyard Wednesday evening. No one was injured, but emergency responders say that a blaze burned through two buses, multiple junked vehicles, and trailers. It took firefighters about 3 hours to clear the scene. Read that story here.
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Keeping Tisbury cleanTisbury is launching a new way for residents to get involved in keeping ponds clean. The Adopt a Drain program lets people monitor and keep a storm drain
clean. This is an effort by Tisbury Waterways to reduce pollutants from getting into bodies of water in Tisbury. Get the details here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings for the holiday week.
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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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Water view Land, West Tisbury Sponsored The Tower Hill land, once known as the Dancing Hills, is considered by many a sacred Island space. Standing on the ridge top, you're at one of the highest points on Martha's Vineyard. This 3.01-acre parcel looks out over the trees of Red Farm and the dramatic blue expanse of Vineyard Sound. It's easy to understand why this property is so special. There's a generous, designated, building envelope of 1.41 acres to allow a buyer to build a significant house with multi-level views of the water, as well as additional structures with proper permitting. Thoughtful planning and preparation of the Tower Hill Declaration for the area creates a deeded view easement and a greenbelt area to preserve the serenity, privacy, and experience
of being surrounded by nature, while still being minutes away from West Tisbury center. The abutting lots have already been developed, demonstrating the type of home, landscape, and views possible for 38 Fire Tower Road. The property is staked, and surveyed with paths cleared to make showing easy. NHESP requirements met. Perc test and well are in.
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Quote of the Day
"For newspapers to change hands these days is not a simple matter of buyers meeting sellers. Newspapers need vast change — as the poet said, "you’d better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone" — and buyers, even community-minded buyers, don’t readily step up to the bar. That’s where Steve Bernier fits in: a community guy through and through, a lover of what The Times means to the Vineyard. And Charlie, with a unique journalism talent at the right
moment in Times history."
— MV Times owners and publishers Peter and Barbara OberfestHot Topic Comment"For me, this moment belongs to Peter and Barbara who have worked tirelessly for this island. I have a profound appreciation for their years of service. We have been so fortunate to have their stewardship. I have always turned to the Times to learn the who, what, when, where and how of local news."
— Len Morris comments on our announcement of leadership change at The TimesHot Topic Letter"The best Christmas present was from the Biden Administration: nearly $400 million toward replacing the Sagamore Bridge — and hopefully the Bourne as well."
— Tom and Joyce Dresser write to us about new funding to
pay for a portion of the Cape Cod Canal bridge replacements
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Today: Ease into the new year by going within and renewing awareness of your centered self. Join a Group
Meditation at Bodhi Path in West Tisbury or via Zoom, 6 to 7 pm.
To become immersed in a story on a big screen, watch the film "Maestro," about musician Leonard Bernstein's lifelong relationship with Felicia Montealegre. M.V. Film Center, 7:30 pm.
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Tomorrow and New Year's Weekend: Visit with fluffy and friendly alpaca, and enjoy treats, hot cider, and a farm store at the Island Alpaca Open House. Friday to Monday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Bring food to share and enjoy music by over 30 local musicians at the 61st annual Chilmark Potluck Jam. Saturday at the Chilmark Community Center, 5 pm.
Ring in the new year on Sunday through Songs of Hope from vocalist Shelagh Hackett and pianists Jeremy Berlin and Peter Halperin. In person at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Vineyard Haven or via Zoom, 10 am.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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Now is the perfect time to donate to the Island Housing Trust! Because of a generous $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant your donation will go further than ever! To help build the year-round affordable housing we desperately need, please click here to DONATE now and make a lasting impact!
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Let the good times roll
"4 tires 265/70/R18. Will pass inspection. $100. Call/text 508-326-7954."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv
508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Do you know this triathlete? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Bethany
Seidman
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Merry lights
Just before Christmas, the Vineyard Transit dedicated a "special bus" to take non-driving Vineyarders on an after-dark tour of holiday lights and other festivities. The highlight was a stop to view the famous Gatchell house ablaze with lights after dark — a sight that bus-dependent riders are deprived of because no regularly scheduled bus route passes the house at night. Here is their story.
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