Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Safe and stable housing is fundamental to our community. Click here to watch our film and learn more about IHT’s work to create year-round housing.
Cases drop There is good news on the COVID-19 front. There was a significant drop in positive test results, even as more and more people have access to at-home testing kits. There have been 1,269 positive tests since the new year began. January accounts for nearly one-third of the cases since the pandemic began in March of 2020. Reporter Brian Dowd has the update.
No gun license for you A woman who was slow to report a gun missing won’t have her license to carry back any time soon. Catherine Tobin had her license to carry suspended after she reported the gun missing and police were unable to locate it. Now a judge has upheld the police department’s decision. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has the update. Meanwhile, in an unrelated court case, Joseph Noe’s murder trial was delayed until August. Noe is accused of killing Oak Bluffs firefighter Eric Voshell. Rich also has this story.
That’s what Island lobstermen say about an incidental harassment authorization provided to Vineyard Wind during construction of its offshore wind farm. The lobstermen say the restrictions placed on them are more stringent, which they called a double standard. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has this story.
MEETINGS The Oak Bluffs board of health meets at 10 am Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark select board meets at 2 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 4:30 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "The MSBA is saying ‘you are on the short list, and we want to fund your school, but we want to have confidence that this is not going to end up in a wrangling between the towns of who pays more and who pays less’."–Amy Houghton, MVRHS school committee member, on the need for the Island’s six towns to support a school building feasibility
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Hot Topic Comment Carla Cooper commented on the launch of Maura Healey’s campaign for governor. "Maura Healy has been an exemplary AG for Massachusetts. Her office was very responsive and helpful to me personally, and I’ve been impressed with her staunch defense of democracy against the fascist Trump administration. What an improvement she would be from the weak governor we’ve had with Charlie Baker."
Hot Topic Letter Gilbert Lorenzoni wrote to seek help finding some missing keys. "After long months of hospital stay, these keys found again would certainly enhance the course of a long recuperating period."
Today: Marilyn Monroe and one of my mother’s favorite actors, Joseph Cotton, star in this Monday Night at the Movies film,
"Niagara." It’s a murder mystery so I’d love it. Bring your mask to the M.V. Playhouse for this oldie-but-goodie. 6 pm. $5 cold, hard cash. –Connie Berry
This event is going to be of interest to a lot of us: Online Dining with Diabetes. I have family members who could really use this series of classes, and I could use some new meal planning ideas. 6:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:When I was a kid, tacos were made with ground beef and one of those flavor packets you find in the spice aisle. The taco shells broke apart on the first bite. Little House Cafe hosts Taco Tuesday, and these are not my mother’s tacos. 4 to 7:30 pm. –C.B.
Roll with it "Large Oak Roll Top Desk Good condition with swivel chair. Asking $100. Must pick up. 508-237-8707."
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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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Staying in? We love it when readers send us their favorite recipes. Ione Bissonnette of Oak Bluffs shared this one for Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Lentils with us about a year ago. If you’ve got something tasty you like to whip up, we want to know about it. Send it to recipes@mvtimes.com and we’ll share it with the universe.
Do you know this man? 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.
Let there be ‘Lighthearted’ Artist Ed Schulman’s work is being featured in two shows this winter. "A small selection of his paintings and drawings are on display at Mocha Mott’s in Vineyard Haven through the end of January," wrote Gwyn McAllister. "During the month of February, he will be the featured artist in a more expansive exhibit at the West Tisbury library." You can read about Schulman here.
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