🌱 Why Chilmark School is abandoning its beloved multiage classrooms now

Hi Chilmark! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Chilmark School is abandoning its beloved multiage classrooms now

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Chilmark School adjusts curriculum to meet high enrollment (mvtimes.com) — Chilmark School is planning a major shift from its long-standing multiage classrooms to single-grade classes next year, responding to a sharp rise in enrollment. The move has sparked debate among residents and the select board, with some parents strongly supporting the change for academic reasons while others worry it undermines a cherished town tradition and want more community input.
   

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📸 Around Chilmark

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chilmark

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday June 7

• The Island Table with North Tabor Farm →
  North Tabor Farm, 4 N Tabor Farm Rd, Chilmark
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Chilmark Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Intermediate Tap at OBPL
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  8:15 am
• Outside Storytime
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  10:15 am
• Library Friends of Oak Bluffs →
  Oak Bluffs Library https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/81893414348?pwd=OEd4ZDNwZTRXU2RlQ1lWbjBXei9CZz09
  2:00 pm
• Beginning Bridge with Bea (FULL)
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  2:00 pm
• Pão de Queijo Make and Eat
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  3:15 pm
• Jorma Kaukonen Live →
  Martha's Vineyard Film Center, 79 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven
  7:30 pm
• Adult Board Game Night
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  7:30 pm

Thursday June 4

• Social Security Assistance for J1 applications
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  10:00 am
• CANCELED - Red Dragon Mah Jongg
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  1:00 pm
• Anime and Manga Club
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  3:45 pm
• CANCELED - Book Discussion - Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
  Oak Bluffs Library 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist in Vineyard Haven. Apply here.
• Mass General Brigham posted a job opening for Environmental Services Aide II-(Custodial/Housekeeping)-Evenings in Oak Bluffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chilmark here.

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🗞 Nearby News

West Tisbury

• Islanders Head to the Polls for Historic High School Vote (vineyardgazette.com)

Vineyard Haven

• Chilmark Appoints New Building Inspector (vineyardgazette.com)

Oak Bluffs

• MVC fights to keep power over affordable housing reviews (mvtimes.com)
• Mako Shark mascot chosen, but school committee tables vote (mvtimes.com)

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Ok Chilmark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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