🌱 Remembering Trip Barnes and a lifetime of helping Islanders
West Tisbury, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers West Tisbury! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Remembering Trip Barnes and a lifetime of helping Islanders
- How Mike Sisco turned a helping hand into helping others
- West Tisbury resident arraigned on domestic assault charge
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy and breezy; p.m. rain, temps: high: 56, low: 49.
- Friday: Breezy with rain, with a high of 50 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Clarence A. Barnes III (mvtimes.com) — Clarence “Trip” Barnes III, the moving-company founder who helped establish Vineyard House, died at home in West Tisbury on Sept. 1 at 83. Known for his generosity and support for people in recovery, he will be remembered at a community potluck Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. at Agricultural Hall. 
2. After Receiving a Helping Hand, Mike Sisco Gives Back (vineyardgazette.com) — Mike Sisco credits an intervention by West Tisbury officer Bradley Cortez, now police chief, with helping turn his life toward recovery. Today, his Island services business employs 15 people, many in recovery themselves. His community work includes helping raise more than $35,000 for Camp Jabberwocky through a summer golf fundraiser.
3. Court report Oct. 30 – Nov. 5 (mvtimes.com) — West Tisbury resident Zachary G. Crabtree, 22, was arraigned Oct. 30 on a charge of assault and battery on a family or household member. He was held with bail set at $500 and ordered not to abuse the alleged victim. The case was continued to a pretrial hearing.
4. Regionalization, tribal relations, and tradition (mvtimes.com) — After stepping down Nov. 6, longtime Aquinnah Police Chief Randhi Belain says up-Island departments should discuss regionalizing as staffing and housing challenges persist. In a retirement interview, he also urges renewed public-safety talks with the Wampanoag Tribe. Former Edgartown sergeant Ryan Ruley has taken over as chief.
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome Support Group →
Up Island Council on Aging, 1042 State Road, West Tisbury
5:00 pm
Thursday November 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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String Games & Legos Drop-in Club
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
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Drop-in Mah Jongg
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
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Kids Crafts & Crunch - Dino Diorama
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
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Shellfish Committee meeting →
Oak Bluffs, MA Calendar, 56 School St, Oak Bluffs
4:00 pm -
Twice Monthly Meeting of the Planning Board →
Oak Bluffs MA
5:00 pm -
VH Cultural District Community Conversation
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
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Story Journeys
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
10:30 am -
Story Circle
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
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Affordable Housing Meeting →
1st Floor Town Hall Meeting Room, 56 School St, Oak Bluffs
4:30 pm -
Author Talk: Ripple Effects and Other Stories
Library, 200 Main Street, Tisbury
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Martha’s Vineyard Food Pantry →
Steamship Authority Parking Lot, Vineyard Haven
10:30 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
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- Salem Hospital NSMC posted a job opening for RN Operating Room Full Time - Martha's Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs. Apply here.
- MGH Institute of Health Professions posted a job opening for Food Service Worker I-Full Time Days in Oak Bluffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Tisbury here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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