The following letter was sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.

Some Islanders may be aware that the budget and warrant articles in each town are determined by its board of selectmen.

Regarding the story headlined “Reproductive Health to Parenting, Family Planning is Family Asset” (Gazette, March, 22).

Hello! I am a fourth-grade student at the Charlotte Latin School in Charlotte, N.C.

With deep appreciation the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center acknowledges the generous gift of an installed, energy-efficient HVAC split system.

On March 15 the Oak Bluffs finance committee voted 7-1 against purchasing a beach rake/cleaner to restore and maintain town beach.