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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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On this day in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit, forever changing humanity’s understanding of the universe. Among its feats, the telescope discovered dark energy. We at The Times are impressed with scientific ingenuity. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Reopening for the Season in May.
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A ‘grande’ retirement in Tisbury Tisbury town administrator Jay Grande will retire next spring after 11 years as the town's top official. Grande tells The Times that he’s had a good run. And on Monday, Tisbury unveils its master plan. To ease this plan's implementation, town officials are looking to fix inconsistencies between town bylaws and the administrator job description. Read more here.
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A slim defeat in Chilmark
Chilmark voters elected Jeffrey Maida to fill a seat left vacant by Bill Rossi, who was on the board for a dozen years. Maida narrowly won with some 45 votes over William Meegan. The town clerk said that there was a steady turnout throughout the day yesterday. Read our coverage here.
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A murky pictureOak Bluffs and Tisbury are teaming up to try to get a better understanding of how many short-term rentals there actually are in the
Island towns. The plan is to get an accurate picture, which could eventually help to better regulate the industry. The idea is being pursued by affordable housing officials. Read the story here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings Friday. Enjoy!
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The MV Times: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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The Tower Hill land, once known as the Dancing Hills, is considered by many a sacred Island space. Standing on the ridge top, you're at one of the highest points on Martha's Vineyard. This 3.01-acre parcel looks out over the trees of Red Farm and the dramatic blue expanse of Vineyard Sound. It's easy to understand why this property is so special. There's a generous, designated, building envelope of 1.41 acres to allow a buyer to build a significant house with multi-level views of the water, as well as additional structures with proper permitting. Thoughtful planning and preparation of the Tower Hill Declaration for the area creates a deeded view easement and a greenbelt area to preserve the serenity, privacy, and experience of being
surrounded by nature, while still being minutes away from West Tisbury center. The abutting lots have already been developed, demonstrating the type of home, landscape, and views possible for 38 Fire Tower Road. The property is staked, and surveyed with paths cleared to make showing easy. NHESP requirements met. Perc test and well are in.
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Quote of the Day
"We are all proud to be in this country and that in the future we can receive that benefit."
— Eliud, an asylum seeker flown to the Island in 2022 as a political stunt, on new protections that he is receivingHot Topic Comment"We can’t model values for young people that we don’t practice ourselves. Chilmark has a lot of cooler heads, and they have at least temporarily prevailed."
— Annie Cook on our editorial on the Chilmark tennis dispute at town meeting
this weekHot Topic Letter"I cannot say how wonderful and compassionate they were there. They handled her with love and gentleness which I had never seen."
— Diane and Paul Claussen write to us about the generosity and good care of a local veterinarian clinic during a time of crisis
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Today: The only thing better than Jeremy Berlin’s Jazz at Sweet Life is their menu. I even tried the grilled octopus and next up, the mafalde. 6:30 to 9 pm. –Connie Berry
Looking for a faith-based approach to dealing with addiction? Try Overcomers Outreach at the Red House near M.V. Hospital. Free. 7:15 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Check out Chair Volleyball at the Tisbury Senior Center. Go ahead. I know you want to. Nicole Jackson suggested we incorporate chair volleyball into our Thursday staff meeting and I
think she’s got something there. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Hodge-podge?"Variety of items each under $100: Cookout, garden, glassware, health, home, storage, work. Please Email f/list: johncwmv@gmail.com."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
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Do you you know who is this at the barbecue? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Dee
Dice
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YogiJay
Jason Mazar-Kelly, affectionately known as YogiJay, has set out to make a difference for a community where differences can significantly affect daily life. Over the years, he’s learned techniques drawn from yoga and mindfulness that will be part of his free program, "Confidently Sensitive: Yoga for Mental Differences." Read more here.
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