Sunday, April 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The MVC budget process explained

We have sent this letter, dated November 11, to the Dukes County Commissioners and members of Island boards of selectmen.

Revealing glimpse

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I would like to make a correction to an article in The Times a while back titled "Unhappy Aquinnah taxpayer sues to use Philbin Beach.

START treaty now

It is time for the Senate to cut bloated nuclear stockpiles and restore inspections of Russia's nuclear arsenal by approving the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).

MVC should be shrunk

Edgartown is justified to challenge the unbalanced funding they have been contributing to the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC).

Misuse of eminent domain

I was disturbed to read about the selectmen's desire to look into using eminent domain to take over a private business on Main Street.

Excellent, thanks

This is to commend reporter Gwyn McAllister and Whit Griswold, editor, for the thorough and thoughtful article regarding Centering Prayer (November 4, MVTimes) and for various announcements of the Centering Prayer Retreat in the Calendar section, same edition.

Inside info

For many it is the height of deer season, but in my house it is the start of fruit fly season.

Who’ll win the influence struggle?

If you want to run for Congress, you need money.

Promise of wind energy an illusion

Thank you very much for the invitation to attend the public hearing to review the results of a wind feasibility study conducted for the tribe and funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Coal facts for the new Congress

As both the returning lame ducks and the brand-new ducks contemplate and act on America's energy future, I might suggest they keep in mind a court ruling and some of the facts surrounding coal.

Trash fees for brush ill considered

I do not object to the price increase for a trash sticker or for the landfill drop-off sticker.

Wonderful support

Again this year, the community demonstrated incredible generosity and support for the MVRHS Minnesingers at the annual auction, held at the P-A club on Saturday evening, both by donating wonderful auction items and by attending the event.

Deepest thanks

On behalf of the Adult & Community Education Fundraising Committee (Sterling Bishop, Shari Geistfeld, India Rose, Susan Strane, Jannette Vanderhoop, chairperson), please accept our deepest thanks for supporting our efforts to continue quality educational opportunities and our celebration of the diverse cultures on the Island.

We, the tossed salad

Ok, now I've got to get on my soap-box.

Something to build on

I congratulate Bill Keating on his win.

New hospital, waste of money

When walking into the new Martha's Vineyard Hospital you are immediately enveloped in the lap of luxury.

Is this historic preservation, or not

Oak Bluffs voters will be challenged on whether or not to vote favorably for allocating $200,000 in community preservation funds for article six in the special town meeting on Tuesday, November 16, at the Oak Bluffs School.

Cafe Moxie’s latest transition

The state of construction at Moxie, 48 Main Street in Vineyard Haven, is a result of setbacks and tight money, nothing as juicy as the rumors I've had to listen to for months.

Shelter’s salvation continues

On behalf of the directors of the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard, I want to thank MVRHS art teacher Paul Brissette and his students for creating the stickers to go on our donation jars.