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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Some scares from earlier today are all settled now — one a widespread power outage and one a false active shooter call. In longer-lasting news, Chromebooks are in at MVRHS and everything else out, and Menemsha may gain a general
store. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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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.
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To go along with a Chromebook for every student, the high school committee passed a ban on using personal devices during school hours. A third violation may get your student an in-school suspension. Principal Dingledy looks forward to a less distracted student body, but anticipates some frustrated students. Read more here.
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A general store for Menemsha
Although plans are temporarily on hold, the vacant space which used to house Menemsha Deli is set to be transformed into a general store, hopefully for next year.
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False alarm
Tisbury Police responded to a call that a man had shot his father and had his mother at gunpoint at Beach Street, but it turned out to have been a hoax. Officers came to the area with rifles and determined there was no threat. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Chilmark zoning board of appeals meets at 9 am on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury zoning board of appeals meets at 5 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
The All-Island negotiation sub-committee will meet about Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools at 5:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
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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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Quote of the Day
"My heart is always filled to the brim after the fair knowing how hard everyone works to make it happen."
—Lauren Lynch, fair manager and Ag Society president, on the Ag Fair
Hot Topic Comment"It is a growing discussion. The bike paths were not built to have motorized vehicles. We now have electric vehicles going 15 -35mph. Sometimes weighing up to 70 lbs. it is a dereliction of duty not to take these of the paths. Or at the very least and abdication of responsibility of elected officials. Walkers cannot react from in front or behind!"
—Kevin McDermott on moped rental ban failing to get traction
Hot Topic Letter"Mr. and Mrs. Cormie’s lonely battle to enforce Tisbury’s zoning ordinance at 97 Spring St. against Vineyard Wind’s improper attempt to inject
workforce housing into a single-family residential zone is heading to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for a hearing on Sept. 9."
—Kenneth Wainwright on the risk of Spring Street workforce housing development
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Today: Laughter is essential to everyday life and so an extra dose at Bite Me Standup Comedy sounds like a great idea. So do potstickers, bang bang cauliflower, and maybe a beverage. Barn Bowl & Bistro. 7 pm. –Connie Berry
There’s a Community Sing at the Tabernacle. Believe me, if I go you’ll laugh even harder than at Bite Me. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow:
When I first moved here a dozen years ago, I went to one of Marsha Winsryg’s African Crafts Summer Porch Sales and absolutely loved it. There were tons of things to choose from, all handmade. Follow the directions. 10 am to 2 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
M.V. International Film Festival! Check out the lineup of feature films and documentaries here.
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On Island time"LAMPE porch swing 2-person, solid-wood, teak finish (24 x 48 1/4 x 24 1/4) porch swing, iron chain. Excellent Condition; $85 carol 609-220-9104."
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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.
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It was love at first bite when Connie Berry took a creative Mediterranean spin in her test kitchen and tossed together a Lentil Salad with Dressing. This one-dish wonder is layered with harmonizing flavors from fresh herbs and vegetables, Italian seasoning, crumbled feta, and green olives. Add a dash of Island time and you'll wonder where the French legumes have been all your life.
All Island beekeepers and anyone who is curious are welcome to attend the next monthly meeting of the M.V. Beekeeping Club at the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 5 pm. There is also a Winter Hive Management talk by a Massachusetts apiary inspector and his team on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 pm. Both are free with
no sign-up, so just buzz on over.
If you'd like to share a recipe with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Misty Meadows champion? 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:
David Vaughan
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'How We Coped'
Kathy Ham just released her book, "How We Coped." In it, Ham uses cartoons to express a number of challenges — some humorous — Islanders experienced during the pandemic. Relive them (funny, we promise) here.
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