Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Taking positions In agreeing to support a chief operating officer and a grants administrator, the Steamship Authority port council also criticized overreach by legislators. State Sen. Julian Cyr, D-Truro, and state Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, recently filed legislation that would require the hiring of a COO and would set term limits for the SSA board. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story.
Healthy outlook The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee heard a report from the school-based behavioral coordinator about the possibility of having a health center to meet the needs of students and staff at the school. Meanwhile, the school committee also supported a plan by the Sharks to serve beer and wine at games this summer. Reporter Lucas Thors has this story. And reporter Eunki Seonwoo has a story from Edgartown where the select board gave an initial thumbs up to a funding formula proposed by Chilmark to pay for a new high school. Here’s that story.
Hope floats David Berube is the latest Islander trying to find a way to support Ukraine. Berube, a scalloper out of Edgartown, recently added the color yellow to his blue boat — the colors of the Ukrainian flag. In a conversation with reporter Eunki Seonwoo, Berube said he will keep the boat those colors for as long as the conflict continues. You can read more here.
MEETINGS The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Hot Topic Comment Kate Lane commented in response to a letter written by Elizabeth McBride. "Elizabeth, I’m so deeply sorry about GinGin & Dewey. Your neighbors and everyone who tackled the fire showed such bravery. Thank you for sharing this touching look at your family’s history with us."
Hot Topic Letter Janet Hefler wrote to warn about a potential scammer. "It occurred to me that I should warn other Islanders, and in the interest of due diligence, I emailed Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to ask about ‘Amy’s’ offer. Marissa Lefebvre, communications specialist, emailed me back right away: ‘I can confirm that this is not a call from the hospital’."
Today:The Oak Bluffs library hosts its Online Graphic Novel Book Club tonight. They’ll help you access this month’s book and then you’ll gather virtually to talk about it. This is a good way to learn more about the genre. Is that a genre? I just like the way that word sounds. 7 pm.–Connie Berry
The Tuesday Writing and Poetry Series continues with Ron Slate at Pathways. You can attend in person or online. Don’t you love options? This week’s guest is author Hananah Zaheer. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Someone please let George Brennan know that I’ll be taking a long lunch tomorrow to attend this Figure Skating Session for all ages. Tell him it has to do with my professional development. Noon.–C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing this week at Island theaters here.
Relax "Futon couch frame and mattress are both in very good condition. $100. You will need to come and move it. 508-274-3661."
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Dining out?
The Barn Open for lunch & dinner Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Bowling available Tuesday through Saturday at 5 pm. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet LifeOpen year round! Serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Featuring a pre-fixe 3 course dinner for $50 on Wednesdays! @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com.
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Oh how we love this recipe for Pulled Pork. Just look at that sandwich. It’s enough to make us warm up the Times oven. Thank you Kaylea Moore for giving us your secret rub recipe and for the motivational photo.
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Kicking off Act Two A new secondhand store is coming to Main Street in Tisbury that will serve as a community center and a place where folks of all levels of need can turn to for support. Kevin Ryan and Alissa Keenan, former owners and operators of the Edgartown Boys and Girls Club Secondhand Store, are starting up a new operation called Act Two that will benefit Island theater, arts, music, and education. They’ll be opening their doors soon, and are excited to see friends and neighbors stop by for affordable clothing, furniture, jewelry, housewares, and more. Read Lucas Thors’ story here (he’s pretty excited about the new thrifting opportunity).
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