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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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If you’re planning on traveling off-Island tomorrow or Thursday, maybe double-check that. There’s a nor’easter expected. The Steamship Authority has issued a travel advisory saying that travel disruptions are possible. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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A ‘major victory’A federal judge has ruled in favor of the Venezuelan asylum seekers that brought a case against a number of top Florida officials — including Gov. Ron DeSantis. In the ruling, the judge said that a lawsuit could proceed against a company that flew the migrants from San Antonio to the Vineyard, in what civil rights lawyers say is a big win in the case. Read that story here.
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New England Wind approved
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the eighth commercial-scale offshore wind project in the nation: New England Wind. The project’s lease area is located around 20 miles south of the Vineyard and consists of two projects. While on paper this looks like the largest wind project, there are still some hoops for the offshore wind developers to go through before that is true. Read more here.
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‘Lasting legacy of integrity’Former Congressman William Delahunt passed away over the weekend at the age of 82. He served a
house district that included the Vineyard for seven terms, and he was a voice for Island issues. And even though he identified as liberal, he was known as being effective at working across the aisles on a variety of issues. Read our story here.
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MEETINGS
The West Tisbury select board meets Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
Edgartown conservation commission meets Wednesday at 4 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day
"It sends a crucial message: private companies can — and will — be held accountable for helping rogue state actors violate the rights of vulnerable immigrants through illegal and fraudulent schemes."
— A statement by Lawyers for Civil Rights, Boston, on a ruling concerning Venezuelan asylum seekers sent to Martha’s Vineyard two years ago.Hot Topic Comment"Thank you for always being of service to your community Ewell."
— Alexis Holden writes to us about a planning board member not seeking reelectionHot Topic Letter"This same thing could play out on the Vineyard. The Oak Bluffs SSA terminal is closed, and there is only one slip open in Vineyard Haven. If this one goes down, good luck bringing residents, workers and cargo on or off
the Island."
— Toby Gordon writes to us about the collapsing bridge in Baltimore
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Today: It’s Chilmark Community Church’s Pizza Night. We usually have pizza on Friday nights, but I’d disrupt my routine for this. And Bananagrams follow. Free. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Pathways hosts a hybrid Writing and Poetry Evening with special guest Andrea Cohen reading from her eighth book of poems, "The Sorrow Apartments." Sounds like my place in Syracuse, N.Y. (That’s a joke. I know how many Syracusans live here.) 7 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: Join the Canasta Club at the West Tisbury library. They meet weekly, and they’re always open to new members. My parents played canasta with my aunt and uncle every week. The only thing missing seems to be the Jim Beam highballs. 3 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Rub-a-dub-dub"BATHTUB. American Standard Acrylic Built-in. 2'8"; x 5'0"; Never used. Brand new condition. 508-221-2061."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
Saturday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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
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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Do you know this Islander? 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Ewing A. Flu Jr., author of "Sons of Lions"
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Translating poetic thought
Spencer Thurlow collaborated with Eric E. Hyett on the translation of "Is It Poetry?" Japanese prizewinning poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist Toshiko Hirata’s 2015 book. He talks about the process and getting it right in the latest Around the Writers' Table. Read more about it here.
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