Bad Decision

The recent decision by the Federal Veterans Administration not to renew the Veterans Readjustment Counseling Contract with the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS) will, in my opinion, have serious implications for Island veterans and their families.

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Sounds of Silence

There are four very good reasons why we should all vote yes to phase out gas powered leaf blowers, a regulation that will be on the docket this spring at our town meetings.

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Finite Fossil Fuels

I would remind those who are opposed to the phasing out of gas-powered leaf blowers of an important fact: the amount of fossil fuels on earth is finite.

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Mill Brook Studies

In 2014, our committee was appointed by the West Tisbury select board to meet voter directives.

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A Bucolic Treasure

Citizens of West Tisbury who stay until the very end of next week’s town meeting will make a decision that is crucial to the character of the town.

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Preserve the Mill Pond

The Mill Pond is much more than simply a beautiful body of water.

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Digging Democracy

A big shout-out, more like a loud country holler, to the lady volunteers of the League of Women Voters.

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Noisy Nuisance

You know that annoying sound all too well — the ear-piercing whirr of a leaf blower coming from your neighbor’s backyard.

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Preserve for Conservation

I’m writing to draw attention to Article #87 on the town warrant for the Edgartown town meeting.

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Alpha-Gal Awareness

Thank you for highlighting the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program’s conversation with Alpha-gal Syndrome expert Dr. Scott Commins.

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