To the Editor:
A massive void was created when Chilmark Chocolates closed its doors for good. How cool would it be for the tribe to build a high-quality chocolate factory, instead of a casino? It could sell to the public like Chilmark Chocolates did, it could sell wholesale to businesses on the Island and off, and it could have a website and ship worldwide. The “factory” would probably create more jobs than a casino, and they would be good, respectable jobs for the local youth in and out of season. I think Aquinnah Chocolates would be a better alternative for the near and distant future for the tribe, for the town of Aquinnah, and for Martha’s Vineyard.
Peter Pfluger
Vineyard Haven
People might consider the idea of a chocolate factory in Aquinnah a joke, but the idea of shipping a product world-wide from Martha’s Vineyard is totally feasible. The idea that all the shippers (USPS, UPS, FEDX, Airborne, DHL) fly or drive on the island with a full load and leave empty, paves the way for them to offer a great deal for shipping products OFF of the island. The idea was proven true by the company Bookpool situated behind Louis’s restaurant in the early 2000’s. Bookpool was very successful selling computer and technical books nationally and internationally until Amazon decided to grab a chunk of that business.
orange peel has many delicious treats and julie is a top notch baker
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