Tisbury selectman clarifies beer/wine question’s language
After last week's work session pertaining to the pending beer and wine vote in Tisbury, it is clear to me that there needs to be more clarity on the ballot question that will be before the town of Tisbury on April 27.
Raise too big for fire department
During a time where everyone is being asked to tighten their budgets, I find it interesting that the Oak Bluffs Fire Chief is asking for a $30,000 raise.
Mill Pond needs responsible stewardship
It took 10 years for the voters of West Tisbury to make up their collective mind about what to do with the historic town hall building, left to our care by previous generations.
Advice to job seekers – hang up
I own a retail store in Vineyard Haven and have noticed for some time that teenagers applying for jobs are commonly lacking basic job hunting skills.
Fun and educational day
Approximately 60 people attended the Oak Bluffs Public Library's 2nd annual Technology Fair on Saturday, March 20.
Don’t permit East Chop Beach Club moorings
I sent this letter to the Oak Bluffs selectmen.
Water quality
I find that Tisbury water is the best flavored water on the Island, and even on the other side.
What’s with the Mill Pond
To the Editor:
On April 13, voters will be making many important decisions. One item, Article 31, on the Annual Town Warrant, deals with the future of the Mill Pond, a man-made pond created by...
Now, an assault on Vineyard Sound
The July 2 issue of The Times, on page 43, displayed a plan showing the coastline of the state of Massachusetts.
Part of the problem, part of the solution
As owners of Tony's Market in Oak Bluffs, we want Island residents and officials to know that we are, and for a long time have been, keenly aware of traffic issues on Dukes County Avenue.
Thanks, and the work continues
The volunteers of the Martha's Vineyard Fish Farm for Haiti Project thank all those who have donated financially and materially to our Earthquake Relief efforts.
Her safe haven
Following immediately on the heels of Penelope Dickens' heartbreaking and tragic death on March 8 came an extraordinary outpouring of support from her Island friends and the entire Island community.
Commendable
To the Editor:
With heartfelt gratitude, I want to say thank you to the person who returned my wallet, which I left in the shopping cart at Edgartown Stop & Shop on Monday, January 11,...
Windemere’s devoted care
To the Editor:
The new year brought great sadness and grief to our family. My mother, Claire T. Coggins, passed away in the early hours of 2010, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
This news, while...