Thursday, March 28, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Manage a retreat from Squibnocket shore

To the Editor: After the storms of the past month, I would like to comment on the general destruction at Squibnocket Beach. The issues neatly divided into two: the turn around at the end of...

Deep concern for Montessori expansion

To the Editor: There is deep concern in our formerly peaceful area of Vineyard Haven, that the expansion plans for the Montessori School will have an even more harmful impact on the neighborhood in our...

State should subsidize ferry service

To the Editor: While the SSA may be proud about being self-funded through bonding arrangements and its own farebox, penny-pinching by the SSA has resulted in the recent purchase of several retired vessels to be...

A nice off-season treat

To the Editor: Amy and I ventured from Chilmark for a dinner out in the short interval between last week's downpours. On the advice of dear friends, we walked into Bombay Indian Cuisine in O.B.,...

Gratitude for celebration of life

To the Editor: To the P.A. Club, Benevolent Committee, and all who attended Ed Medeiros’ celebration: Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the beautiful memorial celebration you helped create for Ed...

Boy Scouts on the SSA

To the Editor: I am so impressed with the Steamship Authority personnel for taking youths from Boy Scout Troops 93 and 193 aboard the MV Martha's Vineyard to show them how the ship works (Save...

Question early existence of skunk on the Island

To the Editor: Chis Baer, in his article “This Was Then: Mephitis mephitis mentions,” writes that the skunk was present on the Vineyard at an archaeological site on Squibnocket Pond 500 years ago, and before.  There...

Moderator not seeking re-election

To the Editor: With nomination papers now available at Town Hall for the spring elections, I am writing to give notice that I do not plan to seek re-election to the position of West Tisbury...

Appreciation for the Gatchell holiday lights

To the Editor: A giant, heartfelt thank you to Mr. Gatchell for his continued commitment to making magic on County Road each year. We typically visit the Gatchell house a few times throughout the month,...

Unexpected connections and coincidences

To the Editor: An especially grateful trio of elderly recipients of free Christmas meals sponsored by our M.V. Community Services and volunteers led to amazing unexpected connections and coincidences. The MV Times advert offering such dinners...

Turf appeal could remedy Dover Amendment

To the Editor: The Oak Bluffs’ Planning Board has decided to appeal the ruling by the Massachusetts Land Court regarding the artificial turf field at the high school. Not only is the planning board’s appeal the...

Bridge funding appreciated

To the Editor: The best Christmas present was from the Biden Administration: nearly $400 million toward replacing the Sagamore Bridge — and hopefully the Bourne as well. It's not just Cape people who need those bridges....

Apologies for harsh comments

To the Editor: I have been a frequent commenter on this forum for a long time. Over the years I have chimed in on many of the issues that have come up. There are certainly...

Women’s club celebrates 125 years

To the Editor: The Woman's Club of Martha's Vineyard celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2023 with a program in March at the Martha's Vineyard Museum. This is the second oldest club on Martha's Vineyard and...

Protect the Island’s fresh water

To the Editor: Thanks again to Abbie McGrath for your essay a few weeks ago reminding us of the dangers that companies don’t warn us about, such as the known carcinogen PFAS. Of course, even...

Double talk from the Steamship Authority

To the Editor: Self-aggrandizing double talk from the Steamship Authority is nothing new, but it usually comes from two different people, or the same person at two different times. In contrast, SSA General Manager Robert...

The Israeli people will persist

To the Editor: As Hanukkah approaches, it ushers in a reflection. Though not a religious holiday, Hanukkah remains firmly relevant to present-day Judaism. The holiday’s origins date to the Jewish revolt and restoration of the...

A hearty thanks from Oak Bluffs

To the Editor: The Oak Bluffs Association would like to thank all the individuals and businesses who helped make Light Up Oak Bluffs so special and memorable. We would like to publicly thank our sponsors,...

Support New Bedford freight option

To the Editor: You report that Jim Malkin, the Vineyard's Steamship Authority's member, expressed concern that allowing 41 North Offshore to carry freight by barge from New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard "could potentially give away...