Creating a furor
To the Editor:
Seems there's no fascist purer than that fabulous Floridian Führer!
Gerry Yukevich
Vineyard Haven
Faith restored
To the Editor:
I was shocked by the insane use of vulnerable human beings for political stunts, but Martha's Vineyard showed off their kindness in a big way.
It showed real America does not abandon those...
Florida man apologizes for DeSantis
To the Editor:
I'm a retired veteran and "Florida Man.”
It seems the people of Martha's Vineyard have recently defied and insulted my governor. You failed to turn your backs on persons who were used, and...
How did this happen?
To the Editor:
The arrival of 50 migrants yesterday on MV was a totally unexpected and tragic stunt by the Florida Governor. Kudos to the many who spurred into action to care for them. This...
There is time to change course
To the Editor:
Construction on the Steamship Authority’s vastly over-scaled terminal building in Woods Hole village has not yet begun, and James Malkin, the Vineyard appointee to the SSA board, is already distancing himself from...
The donkey tale we needed
To the Editor,
"Bray-ve souls: Donkeys go on the lam", on the donkey escape deserved the front-page attention it received. To learn that two curious Vineyard donkeys ventured out of their confines into the world...
Made us proud
To the Editor:
Wow! Once again, we're so impressed by our neighbors, the people of Martha's Vineyard, and their response to the recent dropping off of Venezuelans to our Island. What a sad statement for...
DeSantis may have violated federal law
To the Editor:
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s reckless decision to deceive 50 poor and homeless migrants from Latin America into traveling, at Florida’s citizen’s expense, to Martha’s Vineyard, by misleading them into thinking that jobs...
School project is needed
To the Editor:
I am a parent of an incoming Tisbury kindergartener and 6th grader as well as a teacher at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. This year has started off so joyful at...
Strong schools make strong communities
To the Editor:
A simple search inquiring whether facilities play a role in student achievement revealed much about the detrimental impact of deteriorating school facilities on learning. The issue of deteriorating schools has plagued many...
Gym should be spared to save money
To the Editor:
Tisbury voters still have an opportunity to vote in private on the Tisbury School project. At town meeting, we can decide to have an Australian ballot by a simple majority vote. Tisbury...
Help save Sports Haven
To the Editor:
Sports Haven plays an important role on the Island. Having a local sporting goods store means our young athletes have convenient access to necessary equipment, so they can always show up for...
Wrong decision not to allow ballot vote
To the Editor:
Dear Members, Tisbury select board, Tisbury School committee, and citizens of Tisbury, there is no question that Tisbury needs to address a school expansion. This letter is not written to protest the...
Say no to the school project
To the Editor:
In the emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding the financial developments of the Tisbury School project, it has been a go-to response to revisit the 2018 “scenario.” This may be all well and good,...
Responding to the noise
To the Editor:
Several recent Letters to the Editor complained about noise levels in West Tisbury. I am a resident of the town, and have been for some time.
I previously lived in New York City,...
Passing of the bookmark
To the Editor:
Let's raise a glass to Dawn Braasch as she relinquishes her longtime ownership of that splendid bookstore in Vineyard Haven, Bunch of Grapes. Dawn presided, in several cozy Main Street venues over...
Pain endures for family of Henry
To the Editor:
An open letter to the members of the Edgartown Field Club and Boathouse:
This is a photo of our son, Henry. This September, our family should have been eagerly looking forward to Henry...
West Tisbury boards won’t listen
To the Editor:
In Marc Rosenbaum`s recent appearance before the West Tisbury select board (WTSB), he is absolutely correct about the noise levels in West Tisbury.
Where he makes a big error is in asking the...
Be mindful of neighbors
To the Editor:
This letter was addressed to Adam Epstein, CEO of Innovation Arts Entertainment, promoters of Beach Road Weekend.
I live on Lagoon Pond Road, abutting Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven. What a busy...
Protect the circus animals
To the Editor:
I am writing to ask that everyone who cares about animals speak up for them today. Please, contact your representatives and ask them to vote for state Bill S.2251. S.2251 is an...