Letters to the Editor Archives - Page 272 of 298

In the subsidized energy business, not agriculture

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 20, 2011 0

Two Chilmark farms were recently granted permits for large-scale wind turbines, under a presumed agricultural use exemption.

Taxpayers pay for state’s misbegotten green energy plans

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 20, 2011 0

I was watching "On the Record" on Channel 5 Sunday with Gov.

Solar energy, facts and figuring

Letters to the Editor Doug Cabral - January 20, 2011 0

I couldn't agree more with Tim Twombly's assertion [Letter to the Editor, "Solar solution to the mystery, January 13] that solar thermal is a very effective strategy to protect oneself from rising fuel costs and reduce the amount of fuel or energy that needs to be purchased.

We’ve been there, and from here

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 20, 2011 0

Here is, the rest of the story.

A youth group for all comers

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 20, 2011 0

In The Times's January 13 issue of The High School View, Kristen Parece wrote a wonderful article titled "Youth Group makes global impact.

Solar solution to the mystery

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

It is a mystery to me why most Islanders have not "gone solar" long ago.

Thanks from the Salvation Army

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

Once again this year, the Island has proven its extreme generosity in giving to our annual "Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

Existential threat

Letters to the Editor Chris Fried - January 13, 2011 0

"Most of us just don't get it," says the Friends Committee for National Legislation (FCNL).

Thanks to the MV Shipyard crew

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

I would like to commend Phil Hale and the crew of the Martha`s Vineyard Shipyard for their assistance in rescuing my boat that slipped its mooring in the Lagoon during the northeaster last month.

Incredible help

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

I just wanted to write to The Times to thank our community here on the Island for all the help they have offered in our search for our missing dog.

I’ll help

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

Rupert's brother is crowing in Jerneganville at all hours of the day and night also.

Chief Cioffi did the right thing

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

Kudos to Brian Cioffi for saving the young doe (Jan.

An apology

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

I want to apologize to the Island community for driving while impaired with alcohol, on December 31, 2010.

Come visit

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

I would very much like to invite residents of West Tisbury and Chilmark to come and visit us here in the UK at West Tisbury, Tisbury, and Chilmark.

Rupert speaks

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 13, 2011 0

To the Editor: Rupert has written a letter but I had to sign it for him: "Hey listen up. It's not about you. It's all about me. "Do you think I like running with the turkeys? Do...

Between a rock and a rooster

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 6, 2011 0

For almost three years I have remained silent about a situation that has finally become intolerable.

Parking ticket zeal helps no one in Tisbury

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 6, 2011 0

I thought it important and helpful to convey my thoughts regarding a recent experience that clearly is not pro MV business.

MVC proposes rules for wind turbines

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 6, 2011 0

Enclosed with this letter to Island planning boards are model regulations prepared for the Island Wind District of Critical Planning Concern.

Real estate prices here still forbiddingly high

Letters to the Editor The Martha's Vineyard Times - January 6, 2011 0

Before the economy took a tumble, homeowners checked the weekly sales of nearby real estate rather than the Dow Jones Averages, to see how much their net worth had increased.

Words she lived by

Letters to the Editor Fred Thornbrugh - December 30, 2010 0

I didn't write this, but I read this, from Mother Teresa, to myself every once in a while, because it is a reminder not to become resentful or hurt while attempting to give with my best intentions.