Thursday's Minute: Consideration for short-term rental regs in Tisbury; Chilmark candidates make their pitch; and guerilla gardens in bloom in Tisbury

Short-term rentals are nothing new for the Vineyard, but they are increasingly becoming an issue that needs to be addressed. Tisbury is a town that is looking at possible ways to regulate this market. The town’s affordable housing committee is also looking at how to best regulate accessory dwelling units, a potential option to address year-round housing. The committee recently held a forum to talk with townsfolk about the matter at the Vineyard Haven library. Read more here.

Boldwater Waterfront Estate, Edgartown

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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
"I was 25 years old … and I think it was important as a young person to be there [...] I encourage other younger people to join us this time around."
— Planning board member Matt Merry on encouraging younger community members to engage with West Tisbury’s master plan

Hot Topic Comment
"Maybe all it would take is some constructive dialog, a donation & some helping hands to assist w manual labor for a few weeks to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. Yes, differences really can be resolved quite simply if BOTH parties really want it."
— Mary Jane Nevin on persisting tensions over the Chilmark tennis debate

Hot Topic Letter
"Instead of reinforcing this time-worn reason for skipping town meeting, it would be refreshing if this editorial had urged voters to try a little harder, make a few more sacrifices, bring hard questions to the hearings and committee meetings where the warrant articles originate, and truly exercise their democratic rights while those rights still exist."
— Dan Waters responds to one of our recent editorials with a few quibbles

Today: It's movie night at the Edgartown library, and the theme is contemporary French cinema. Enjoy a screening of "Summer Hours," a 2008 family drama starring Juliet Binoche. Two brothers and a sister go through the process of relinquishing family belongings after their mother dies. 6 to 8 pm.

For adults who desire spiritual and emotional support while overcoming addictions, compulsive behaviors, or codependency, join Overcomers Outreach for a faith-based meeting at the Red House Peer Recovery Support Center in Oak Bluffs, 7:15 to 8:15 pm.

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
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Coop de Ville Opening for the season on April 19th 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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Here's a recipe that went viral on the internet about five years ago: Creamy Baked Feta Pasta. The original version was published by food blogger Jenni Häyrinen in Finland, which caused a shortage of feta cheese in her region.

Do you have a recipe for a main meal, side dish, snack, dessert, or beverage? 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.

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