Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Apparently, today is Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day. Wednesday is our print deadline, so we’re headed to work whether we like it or not. But
you know what events you might want to avoid missing? Town meeting season has arrived on the Vineyard. Annual and special town meetings, town elections, and the candidate forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard are right around the corner!If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a
screening at The Film Center. Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
Edgartown School principal retiring Edgartown School principal Shelley Einbinder has announced her retirement, effective July 1. This follows the resignation of assistant principal MaryAnn
Bartlett, effective June 30. Meantime, it's been a tumultuous few months at the Edgartown School with parents filing a number of complaints against the administration. Read more here.
Short list for high school architects Martha's Vineyard Regional High School has narrowed down its list of architects for its planned renovation or rebuilding project. Next steps for the project's design select panel include ranking the three architecture firms this month, before choosing one to go with. Schematics and project costs could be available late next year. Read more here.
Oak Bluffs candidates There are four candidates vying for two seats on the Oak Bluffs select board: Emma Green-Beach, K. Mark
Leonard, Kris Chvatal, and William Cleary. They answered our pressing questions, and you can read those responses here. Tonight is the Oak Bluffs candidates forum at 7 pm at the Oak Bluffs library. Voters go to the polls on April 11.
MEETINGS The Oak Bluffs zoning board of appeals meets at 6 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda. Also, the Chilmark candidate forum will be hosted by the League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard at 6 pm on Thursday. Here is the information.
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Quote of the Day "We are thrilled to host the Waylon Madison Sauer Memorial Basketball Tournament and honor the memory of a beloved member of our class [...] This event not only celebrates Waylon’s legacy but brings our community together for a day of fun and camaraderie." — MVRHS junior and organizer Tayna Silva said on behalf of the new basketball tournament in honor of deceased student Waylon Sauer
Hot Topic Comment "I would also like to hear him say that after the administrative team reads it, it will be 100%, in its entirety, shared with the public. That would mean, that regardless of what the outcome positive or negative from this survey, it should be given to the public to review." — Tina Bean in response to the impending school equity audit
release, hoping for full transparency from Supt. Richie Smith and the rest of the school administrative team
Hot Topic Letter "I note with sadness the passing of Congressman Bill Delahunt. He was a true friend of the Vineyard [...] Thank you, Congressman, for your service." — Ronald Rappaport on the recent passing of longtime congressman William D. Delahunt
Today:Want to see an awardwinning play from the comfort of the cushy chairs at the Film Center? You can see a live filmed version of the National Theatre’s "The Motive and the Cue." It’s about actor Richard Burton and takes a few comedic twists. 7 pm. –Connie Berry
Civic duty time. The League of Women Voters of M.V. host a Candidates Forum for contested and uncontested offices at the Oak Bluffs library. You can also watch it on MVTV if you miss it. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Who doesn’t love Washington Ledesma’s beautiful, vibrant artwork? I do. He’s inviting everyone to his open studio on Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm. Let’s go. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Sittin’ pretty "FREE 2 brown sofas. One 7 ft. One 5 1/2 ft. / One brown recliner chair. You pick up. 508-693-4913 before 8 pm."
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
Dining out?
The BarnOpen daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & 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.
Staying in?
It may be spring, but this quick dish with only 4 ingredients is comforting at any time of the year: Thanksgiving Meatloaf, a recipe shared by Katie Vieira of M.V. Center for Living, which she received
from a participant in the Supportive Day Program.
For more inspiration, check the seasonal recipes and local stories at Edible Vineyard.
If you'd like to share a recipe with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Do you know this bowman? 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.
Photography and biology extraordinaire MVRHS senior Sam Warren talks about her passions within the artistic and scientific realms following her Scholastic Art & Writing awards wins, leading up to her entrance into college as a marine biology major. Read more about her here.
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