Editors, Vineyard Gazette;

Wednesday, April 16 marks the 62nd anniversary of the publication of Martin Luther King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail.

Given the current divisions in America, this patriotic letter takes on particular significance. I would urge everyone to read or re-read this letter.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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