Aquinnah Newsletter

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Chief Belain has asked us to forward this message from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Peter Judge, MEMA PIO
August 28, 2009 (508) 820-2002

TROPICAL STORM DANNY CONTINUES TO APPROACH AREA
Rain, Rough Surf & High, Dangerous Seas Present Issues

On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. in the Town Offices Building, the Planning Board will sponsor a public forum to discuss proposed wind turbine regulations.
Matt Pelikan, Director of the Nature Conservatory Island Office, will be present to address the issue of the impact of turbines on migratory birds.

The following announcement was sent from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency regarding swimmer and boater safety (for the full press release, click here):

SWIMMERS AND BOATERS URGED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DUE TO POSSIBLE HIGH WEEKEND SEAS

Aquinnah residents Liz Witham and Ken Wentworth are excited to announce the premiere of their documentary "Kate Taylor: Tunes from the Tipi & Other Songs from Home" on Thursday, August 13th!

As part of one of the most famous musical families in America, “Sister Kate” Taylor has had a musical career uniquely her own. This superb documentary captures Kate’s rich musical history, endearing spirit and the inspiration behind her wonderfully crafted songs about home. Many of these songs are about life in Aquinnah.

For tickets and more info visit http://docutunes.com

Screenings are at 5:30pm and 7:15pm on Thursday, August 13th
at the Capawock Theater in Vineyard Haven.

DocuTunes Premiere Party at Che’s Lounge will start at 9pm.
Kate & surprise guests will perform a few songs in this intimate setting.
Tickets to the film are $10.
Tickets to the Premiere Party are $50 in advance, $60 day of show, and include a movie ticket, admittance to the party, and a DVD signed by Kate.

The Aquinnah Planning Board will conduct public forums in the Town Offices Building on Monday, August 10, 2009, 5:30 PM and Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 5:30 PM to elicit comments on its proposed regulations for wind energy turbines. Copies of the proposal are available at the Town Offices Building, 65 State Road, M-F 9AM-5 PM. You can download a copy of the draft of the Aquinnah wind energy bylaw by clicking on this link: http://aquinnah-ma.gov/documents/AQUINNAH_PROPOSE_ADDITION_WIND_TURBINE_...

Carlos Montoya would like to share the following information with town residents:

Aquinnah resident Mitzi Pratt will be opening her Moshup Trail bindery to the public on August 16th, from 3-7 pm.

The Bindery in Aquinnah
5 Moshup Trail
(2nd driveway on the right, lower end)

For questions, contact Mitzi:
http://www.meprattbookbinder.com
meprattbookbinder@me.com
917-670-7214

The 2010 Island Books are now available for residents starting today at the Town Hall. A limited number will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis, one copy per household. Neither the Publisher - MV Chamber of Commerce - nor the town, has funds available to mail these out. Residents are asked to stop by to pick their copy up, Mon-Fri 9-5.

Work on making a community garden started Tuesday when Steve Yaffe and equipment began brush cutting and felling trees for a planned 50' x 20' garden plot in back of Old Town Hall. People who wish to volunteer with tilling the soil, building a perimeter fence, etc are asked to contact Jim Newman at the Selectmen's office 508-645-2300.

AGENDA
Call to Order 5:00 PM

Public Hearing on the Aquinnah Shop Application for a Wine and Malt Beverage License

New Business

1. Request for Police Officer Training Sponsorship – Chief Belain

2. Assigning Police as Licensing Agents – Chief Belain

3.Set Date for Summer Residents Meeting with Board of Selectmen

4. Community Garden – Jim Newman

5. Library Project Point Person (and Updates) – Jim Newman

6. Representative for Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools

7.Negotiations Committee – Letter from Dr. Weiss