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New storybook walk at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary
The beloved book âThe Gruffalo,â by Julia Donaldson, with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will be the next book at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuaryâs storybook walk, which began last Saturday afternoon, April 19. According to a press release from Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary, âThe Gruffalo” is the story of a clever mouse who takes a walk in the woods and outsmarts the animals he encounters who would like to eat him by telling them about the Gruffalo. What is a Gruffolo? Find out while walking around Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary.
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Edgartown selectmen back conversion to select board
Edgartown selectmen showed support Monday night for placing an article on the warrant that would change board’s name to the Edgartown select board. - Rich Saltzberg
On the recommendation of Babson College executive Jane Edmonds and business consultant Kate Putnam, members of the Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Forum, Edgartown selectmen voted 2-0 Monday afternoon to add an article to the 2021 warrant that would change the Edgartown board of selectmen to the Edgartown select board.
“I think it’s really important … especially at this point in our societal experience, to use inclusive language and to remove gender references where it’s possible to do that,” Putnam said.
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Storybook Walk at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary
Sheriffâs Meadow Foundation and the Edgartown Public Library are partnering to launch a series of storybook walks for children at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary, beginning on Saturday, March 13, at 9 am. For the first book, Elyce Bonnell, childrenâs librarian at the Edgartown library, has selected the story, âThe Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear,â by Don and Audrey Wood. âIt’s a fun book for all ages!â Bonnell says in a press release. Take home craft bags related to the story are available in the children’s room take out window at the Edgartown library, which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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M.V. Center for Living has resources to help the 55-plus community stay connected. Isabel Gitten
Social isolation is no small thing. This past year made it clear that we all need connections. It is important for our mental health and our physical well-being that we stay connected to others. It is good to know that there are resources available now, right on the island, to ease our isolation this winter.
Home internet service
Comcast and Verizon are linked to programs meant to bring affordable internet to customer homes on fixed incomes.
Libraries
Among our most valuable Island technology resources are our local public libraries. All of our libraries loan different equipment and Wi-Fi hot spots in various quantities, with different borrowing rules. The loan periods are generally for two weeks. Call your local branch, and a librarian can help you or send you in the right direction. Most libraries will also help you get a library card rig