A Consumer Decision

The proposal to fluoride our wonderful Edgartown water supply is worrisome.

Nothing Superfluous

Dental hygiene is the responsibility of the individual.

Many Unknowns

There are a lot of unknowns regarding potential effects fluoride could have on our bodies.

Orwellian

Proponents of fluoridation are asking people to believe fluoridation is so beneficial to teeth that we should ignore evidence of neurotoxicity.

Clear Benefits

The Dukes County Health Council supports local dental practitioners in their position regarding fluoridation of public water supplies.

Silly Gimmick

Tisbury town meeting voters will have an opportunity to change the bylaw that mandates that articles be taken up at random.

Ferry Woes

It’s been a terrible month for the Island due to the ongoing problems at the Steamship Authority. The cancellation of boats because of weather or mechanical problems and the poor response by management are the latest crises, but they serve to highlight deeper issues.

Land Bank Revenues: March 30

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $240,277.50 for the business week ending on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Moon, Mars and Saturn

Saturday morning, in the hour before most awake, three celestial objects appear close together in the southern sky.

High School Fund Divides Finance Committees

A proposal to establish a new fund for improvements to the buildings and campus at the regional high school will come before voters in every Island town this year.

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