I am writing to thank the West Tisbury voters for passing, with a bit more than the required two thirds majority, the warrant article that designates the town-owned parcel of land at 401 State Road for affordable housing.
In response to the spokesperson demanding the ending of the Red House lease, please pause and wonder about this point of view. What good will those new “specialists” accomplish if their clients are not sober?
My 73 years on this earth have taught me three things:
1) Must remain alcohol free.
2) Must share my struggle with others in recovery,
3) Must put people before profit.
Recidivists need:
1) Compassion.
2) Non-militaristic presence.
3) Truth that support comes from within the recovery community, not jail.
Debbie Dean
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.
