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A changing of the Steamship Authority guard

To the Editor: I can imagine some higher-ups in the Steamship Authority must have shed a few tears when they realized the possible end to an era of deafness and abuse toward its customers and...

Flustered by planning commission boatyard decision

To the Editor: This is an open letter to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. I felt I had to share my concerns regarding yesterday’s hearing by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Land Use Planning Committee regarding a proposed...

Thanks to Tisbury EMTs

To the Editor: Thank you, Tisbury EMTs, for getting me to the hospital (not once, but twice) in such a quick, safe, and professional manner. As a veteran trained as a medic, I so appreciate...

Thanks to SSA response

To the Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 22, on the 3:45 boat out of Woods Hole, my sister suffered an apparent heart attack. I informed the purser, who instantly assembled a team to assess the situation...

A home instead of a house

To the Editor: I think renaming “the Red House” to “the Red Home” would be fitting, as that’s what it feels like when you walk in: Home. A healthy, safe, comfortable environment with a sense...

An explanation from PETA on alpha-gal comments

To the Editor: While my last letter about the lone star tick wasn’t meant to offend anyone, it only stands to reason that if you or anyone you know has been bitten by a lone...

In memory of ‘Gussie’ Ben David

To the Editor: A pall has been cast over the land. This past Fourth of July, an ill wind swept over the VIneyard and took with it a native son. Family man, born leader, veteran, prankster,...

Discounted tick protection

To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the letter from Dick Johnson about lone star larvae and the value of permethrin-treated clothing in preventing tick bites. I wanted to let your readers know that the...

A special thank you

To the Editor, After several months in Boston Hospitals I was finally able to return home. It was hot and I had a lot of ants in my kitchen. I called someone from pest control...

Coming to terms with change in Vineyard Haven

To the Editor: Having two family members who own businesses here in Vineyard Haven, my appreciation of their dilemma to constantly be compelled to advertise and search for workers, takes precedence over neighbors' unhappiness about...

Distribution going well for locally-written book

To the Editor: This past June we released our new book, “A Culinary History of Martha’s Vineyard.”  We’re proud of our first co-authored work and want to thank everyone who purchased a copy over the...

PETA’s throne of moral superiority

To the Editor: Imagine, if you will, someone so sadistic and devoid of empathy that they would write a letter to the editor rejoicing in the fact that lone star ticks are infecting Vineyarders with...

Grateful for school essay

To the Editor: Thank you, John Merrow, for your wonderful essay “A message to students on the first day of school.” My husband and I and all four of our children are teachers, and we...

Oak mites a red herring

To the Editor: I appreciated your recent article on ticks, chiggers, and oak mites. However, I fear that all the talk about oak mites is a red herring, leading people to focus on the wrong problem. All...

Nobnocket what …? 

To the Editor: I want to thank Mr. Kenneth Wainwright for his very informative letter about the zoning violations that would occur if a rooming house for Vineyard Wind’s employees was permitted at 97 Spring...

PETA reflects on rise of alpha-gal

To the Editor: Good news! Lone star tick bites are increasing in Martha’s Vineyard, with more than 149 cases this year. That’s “good news” because when someone is bitten by a lone star tick, they...

Love and gratitude to Andrea’s Auto

To the Editor: It is with tremendous regret that we witness the closing of Andrea’s Auto, and face the loss of another Island treasure. No doubt Andrea will thrive, but her departure marks an important...

Endorsement for Thomas Moakley

To the Editor: The office of state representative is a vital one for any community, and it requires a person with the right judgment, temperament, and commitment to the job, as well as the ability...

Faria for state rep.

To the Editor: Arielle Faria is running for state representative for an open seat in the Democratic primary on Sept 3. She is a fierce advocate for the Islands, with extensive experience in creating affordable...

Thank you to Tisbury first responders

To the Editor: Today, I drove through Five Corners in V.H., and as I passed in front of the Times office, a giant plume of smoke appeared from under my hood, and my car went...