Your short piece on new access at the James Pond Preserve caught my attention.

We learned recently that any new reservation system for the Steamship Authority is unlikely until after 2026, with no end date in sight.

Heartfelt thanks to the Martha's Vineyard community both near and far for once again making the magic happen for over 300 children.

Bravo and a hearty thank you to the Luce Playreaders for a superb performance of I and You to benefit the Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund.

I am disheartened by recent articles indicating that The Trustees of Reservations, in giving up management of Norton Point Beach, also suggest that grant-funded projects in process be suspended.

To all our customers at the West Tisbury Post Office it has been my extreme pleasure to work with you all for the past five years or so.

Island Elderly Housing is looking back on the holiday season with a feeling of great appreciation.

Friends of Family Planning learned Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, 2022 of Gov. Charlie Baker's ongoing support for abortion care in Massachusetts.

The Martha's Vineyard Veterans Transitional and Affordable Housing Committee, is grateful that the town of Oak Bluffs has designated a parcel of land to build 12 units of housing for Island veterans.

In the late spring, Rev. Chip Seadale, the rector at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, called a meeting to brainstorm ideas that would be useful to the Ukrainians in their time of need.