A daunting task, but developing safe cycling routes is essential
The sad death on July 6 of a bicyclist on State Road in Vineyard Haven has spurred discussion and some action on bicycle safety and the need for well-planned routes for bikes, and indeed for walkers, strollers, in-line skaters, baby-carriage pushers, dog walkers, etc.
Housing for those whose options are few
The West Tisbury selectmen have agreed to award three lots in Bailey Park to Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard (HFHMV).
What’s the deal on electricity costs?
Cape Light Compact promises a reduced rate for electricity from now through January 2011, nine percent lower than what we've been paying during the first half of the year.
Smart energy thinking is blown away by wind power enthusiasm
If you are one of those who favor a clean, plentiful, growing, cheap supply of energy to support the growth of the American economy — and, naturally enough, its many subdivisions, including this tiny, remote (but not remote enough) outpost we call home — you cannot but despair.
The regulators have their data, fishermen need their own – and a plan
The ferment in the fishing community, in reaction to threats to the industry's health and to the internal contraction among participants and within markets, began several years ago and began accelerating recently.
A good idea is what you make of it
In his May report to the Tisbury selectmen, Robert Wasserman's Strategic Policy Partnership outlines the steps to be taken if Tisbury and Oak Bluffs elect to merge their police forces.
A chance to speak up about the cost of electricity
The Cape Wind deal to sell the electric power that the planned Nantucket Sound wind farm may one day produce will certainly cost electricity end-users more than conventionally produced power.
This is no way to commence
It is distressing to think that members of the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School's Class of 2010 will commence their post-graduate lives Sunday in a spirit of controversy and division.
A high price for a modest contribution
The May 7 announcement of a 15-year deal between Cape Wind and National Grid prices electricity created by wind turbines at 20.
The drug business and the courts
There is not the data one would need to conclude that the drug problem here is more severe today than it has historically been.
The Dunn site belongs in the public domain
Based upon the testimony so far, commercial developer Sam Dunn's plan to add business and residential spaces in what is now open space bordering on the Vineyard Haven arm of the Lagoon Pond will meet current regulatory standards.
A perverse strategy
Lots of Islanders have housing Odysseys to tell, and most are harrowing.
Yes on beer and wine sales
The debate rages unabated over whether Tisbury will allow sale of beer and wine with meals in restaurants.
Connector road, redux
It's too soon to say mission accomplished, but the decision by Tisbury voters to proceed with planning and funding the so-called connector road between State Road and the Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road is a smart one.
A hospital to celebrate
Sunday, Islanders will visit the new Martha's Vineyard Community Hospital, at the invitation of the trustees, to see what years of planning and broad generosity from seasonal and year-round residents has wrought.
Time to reassess on housing
This page does not share the views of those who have imputed the vilest motives to leaders of the private nonprofit housing groups, whose efforts have been weakened so badly during the past five months.