Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
It’s spring, which means sports are hot right now. Bruins are doing well, Celtics have rebounded, the Red Sox are somewhat relevant, and a soccer legend played in New England this weekend. But most importantly, your Vineyard
Little Leaguers held their opening ceremony this weekend, and the nostalgia in our newsroom is thick. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
IHT is working hard to make sure Island residents have the year-round homes they need. But the demand is still greater than the supply.
Over two decades of service Gail Blout has been on the Gosnold select board for over 20 years and she doesn’t plan to seek reelection. Still, she isn’t worried that a gap will appear in her absence in the commonwealth’s smallest town. People seem to have a tendency to step up and serve the community. Read more here.
A Day for the Earth After cleaning up the Vineyard's beaches all morning, volunteers were welcomed to the Martha's Vineyard Museum for the second annual Earth Day Festival. Read about the winners of the Trash Awards for most interesting beach finds, and the latest efforts from Island and regional environmental groups. Check that out here.
An American tradition The Little League for Martha’s Vineyard brought back their annual parade this past weekend, the first held since the pandemic. And it didn’t disappoint. All 21 Little League teams took part in the festivities and more than 200 players proudly walked through downtown Oak Bluffs to Veira Park. Read our coverage and get a glimpse of the action here.
MEETINGS No meetings on Tuesday. Enjoy your day!
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Quote of the Day "We’re a tourist economy, we can’t ban them. We don’t want to go to that extreme." — Oak Bluffs select board member Mark Leonard on possible regulations governing short-term rentals
Hot Topic Comment "Naming an Island restaurant after a Battle. I guess you have to name it something. Pretty close to Monotony." — Shelly Jones comments on another new restaurant moving into Oak Bluffs
Hot Topic Letter "The children of our community are indeed watching us, and we hope next time we all can do better, to act like adults, to be more civil in our disagreements, and try to restore the trust we want our children to have in
us. Their eyes are upon us." — Our editorial from last week on the tennis dispute in Chilmark
Today:Tonight is an older lady’s dream…not that I would know what that is. Bingo at the American Legion Hall in Vineyard Haven at 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Followed by music by Blue Yonder at the P.A. Club. It’s soulful country, which is part of my personal jam. Dancing or bingo? Decisions decisions. Dancing bingo is sounding really good right now. 6:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:The Tisbury Senior Center offers chair volleyball, water polo, and now they’ve added a Pickup Cornhole Game. They’ll do this outdoors when they can and indoors when they can’t. I find myself excited to join a senior center. 11 am.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital first introduced nitrous oxide as a treatment for severe pain, particularly for pediatric patients in the Emergency Department, last year. Dena Kostka, a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department, spearheaded the program at MVH after previously using the treatment in the pediatric ER at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Click here for more information.
Wheel happy? "2 Giant beach cruiser bikes, $15 each or $25 for both. Trek 12 speed mountain bike, $30. Call or text 603-325-2478 or 603-325-5293."
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.
Coop de VilleOpen 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
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Staying in?
For a milder version of onion dip that makes great use of spring herbs, try the Island Grown Initiative recipe for Chive Pesto. This creamy spread that's quick to prepare is great on crackers,
pasta, fresh bread, chips, pizza, and more. Send us a recipe! We would love to share it with the community. Email it to recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of your final creation and a brief backstory if you have one.
Who's this in front showing support for the troops? 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.
A battle for the water ball A newly formed team of older Islanders is diving into a new sport: water polo. The program was launched by Jim and Cindy Trish with a lot of help from Jen Passafiume, the YMCA’s aquatics director. The Y arranged the space and the special equipment required for the sport. And it’s catching on in a fun way. Read that story here.
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