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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Film Society

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.

Governor Maura Healey has signed a multi-billion dollar housing package including a policy change to loosen up restrictions around accessory dwelling units, or in-law apartments. But the Island is now considered a seasonal community, a designation that comes with some tools to fight the housing crisis. Not in the new law — a transfer fee. Read that story here.
Fernandes backs Moakley
Dylan Fernandes, the outgoing state representative for the Cape & Islands, has endorsed assistant district attorney Thomas Moakley to succeed him — a sizable endorsement. Still, Ariel Faria, the candidate from the Vineyard also running for the seat, said she is not worried and is proud of the endorsements she has earned. Read more here.

Tennis for the troops
Officials with Martha’s Vineyard Community Services are part of a benefit tennis tournament planned at the Island Inn Tennis Club. Money raised through the event will go to housing Island veterans. More specifically, a development planned for Oak Bluffs. Read that story here.
MEETINGS

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets tomorrow at 6:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day
"It’s relief for a loved one that they are okay, and relief for yourself to know that you did it; that you played your part. …I think when you see your loved one come off the plane, you know that your job is done."
—Elizabeth Whelan on her brother’s return to the U.S. after years in a Russian labor camp


Hot Topic Comment
"This tune sounds awfully familiar. People being moved around without any notice and one family of nine shipped off the island. Just stop the virtue signaling and the hypocrisy and build public housing. There is plenty of land for it."
—Carl Kelly on an effort to help homeless displaced from the State Forest


Hot Topic Letter
"In a major 2024 landmark decision, the Supreme Court undercut the authority of the federal administrative agencies in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. This decision will have a direct negative impact on Island residents and visitors who rely on the expertise of government officials, and here’s why."
—Jack Fruchtman on The Supreme Court term decision

Today: The Chilmark Volunteer Firefighter's Association is hosting its annual fundraiser. Attendees will enjoy live music, games, and face painting at this Backyard Bash. This event is perfect for family fun! Food and clothing will be available for purchase, and there will be a raffle and a silent auction. 5 to 8 pm. Chilmark Community Center.

Pianist Yayoi Ikawa will perform a
Jazz Concert tonight at the Milokan Cultural Center in Chilmark. In addition to standards and originals, she will be playing interpretations of traditional Haitian folkloric songs. 7 to 9 pm.

Tomorrow: Pick your own Sunflowers at the Trustees' Farm Institute in their one-acre field. Afterwards, tour the barns and gardens and say 'hi' to their goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. For registration and more information, click here. This is a weather-dependent program. 10 am to 4 pm.

Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.

Family Events!
Check out activities for kids and their families here.

One to Wash
"Maytag Centennial Washer. Used & works well. $50 or best offer. Text Dave at 774-353-7536."

Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
Dining out?
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 sweetlifemv.com


Coop de Ville Open 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

The Dunes at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi available now from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663

Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our gardens and awardwinning golf course. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3pm to 5pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9pm. located off County Road, Oak Bluffs 508/693/3560


Click here for more details and 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?
With tomatoes and eggplants as relatives, this featured fruit may not be sweet, but it's quite versatile when prepared as a vegetable. Try it yourself with Island Grown Initiative's recipe for Fried Jiló. It's great on a sandwich, as an appetizer with dip, or mixed with rice or pasta.

Discover all kinds of freshly harvested produce at the various Farmers Markets around the Island. Most of them also have homemade bread, herbs, condiments, desserts, chocolate, and much more.

Does your family have a recipe to share with the community? Send it to us, along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one, to recipes@mvtimes.com.


Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.

Who is this at a "Footloose" audition? 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.

Tuesday's contest answer:
Louis Giordano
Endings and beginnings
Stop by the West Tisbury library for a reading and discussion of Honor Moore’s new memoir, "A Termination." This free event will feature the author in conversation with feminist, ethicist, and psychologist Carol Gilligan. Books will be available for purchase and signing. 4:30 pm.

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