The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Forum was founded in 2020 to create community among women, partner with other organizations to address pressing Island needs.

As we mark both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I would like to recognize the women of Edgartown who have been leaders across the spectrum of business, government and other important civic and community work.

At the Martha’s Vineyard Commission meeting on March 4, toxicology was the focus.

Vernon Jordan was a unique leader who was able to bridge the gap from where power was held to where it was needed.

We need to get teachers back to school safely, so our kids can get back to learning.

On two recent walks at South Beach, 1,224 pieces of polystyrene foam were found by one person.

While I am forever grateful for our first responders who have served the Island so continuously and selflessly during this pandemic, I also wanted to call attention to another group that has risen to the occasion, our Island libraries — and for me, the Oak Bluffs library.

I am writing to offer a big thanks to Angie Gompert, administrator of the Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA).

The following letter was sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission and the Oak Bluffs planning board.

In celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last month, we recalled his leadership and contributions during the civil rights struggles.