Comcast continues its public relations dance in both local newspapers. They have continued to misrepresent the facts in the ongoing saga to provide universal cable access on Martha’s Vineyard.

Two years ago Comcast made a presentation to Edgartown for cabling Chappaquiddick. At the time they estimated a $1.8 to 2 million investment to complete the cabling.

I’m writing in response to Steve Hackley’s letter concerning Comcast’s refusal to include cabling of Chappaquiddick in their 2011 license proposal.

Comcast’s response to Edgartown’s request for a proposal from Comcast to provide cable to Chappaquiddick has been simply a reiteration of refusal to do so.

On Saturday, March 24, beginning at 8 p.m., the Pit Stop is hosting an evening with Jemima James and friends. For those still out of tune, the Pit Stop is a new music venue that took root this winter on Dukes County avenue in Oak Bluffs. The space is not a bar, but rather a gathering place and as such all ages are welcome to enjoy the show.

The 63-year-old woman involved in a double shooting at her West Tisbury home this morning that resulted in the death of her estranged husband sought, and was denied, a restraining order earlier this month, police said.

According to West Tisbury police sgt. Jeffrey (Skipper) Manter 3rd, Cynthia C. Bloomquist came to the West Tisbury police station after court hours on March 1 to request a restraining order against 64-year-old Kenneth R. Bloomquist. The appropriate paperwork was filled out, Mr. Manter said, but on-call judge Robert Kane denied issuing the order.

The good news began in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, when 68 flapping fish were delivered to the Wampanoag Tribe’s hatchery in Aquinnah near the edge of Menemsha Pond. The adult winter flounder had just been caught earlier Tuesday by Greg Mayhew and his son, Todd, in the Menemsha fishing dragger Unicorn. The hatchery hopes to raise over 50,000 juvenile winter flounder this spring. Later in the year they’ll be released into Menemsha and Lagoon Ponds.

With prescription drug addiction on the rise both nationwide and on Martha’s Vineyard, a well-attended forum about the issue this week focused on how the community can better fight the growing problem.

About 50 people gathered at the high school Wednesday to hear from a panel of community members and addiction experts, and to participate in a discussion about how Vineyarders can get help for prescription drug addiction.

Capital Campaign on Ice

The Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena this week announced its first step in preparing for its upcoming Capital Campaign.

The plan calls for replacement of the rink’s steel roof in the next few years, as well as insulating the entire facility, walls and roof, to help improve energy efficiency. Also in the works are plans to renovate and expand the existing lobby to better accommodate the growing number of user groups.

Women’s Leadership

A new global company, Optimal Women’s Leadership (OWL) has been launched, based in Martha’s Vineyard, according to its founder and organizational consultant, Annika Hurwitt Schahn. It’s mission, Ms. Schahn says, is to help women leaders and emerging leaders experience psychological freedom.

Women’s Network Grants

Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network is awarding a $2,500 grant to a small business worker who plans to improve, grow or start a new business on the Island. The grant is open to both men and women, Women’s Network members and nonmembers alike, who are involved in an existing Vineyard business or startup. More information on the grant application process is available at mvwomensnetwork.org or by e-mailing info@mvwomensnetwork.org. All applications must be postmarked by April 6; awards will be announced on May 8.

A new study released by the nonprofit organization Climate Central warns that 3.7 million Americans are at risk from flooding in the coming decades due to rising sea levels. As part of that study, researchers have made an online tool available to simulate the effect of different levels of sea level rise on coastal populations. Vineyarders can assess their risk at sealevel.climatecentral.org/surgingseas/place/counties/MA/Dukes.