On behalf of everyone involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Martha’s Vineyard, I would like to thank you for the excellent article.

“Everyone is relieved to see reliable proof of spring — blooming magnolias and hyacinths refresh the air and our winter-beaten spirits.”

Is it any wonder why there are fewer rentals available to help the affordable housing shortage both in and off-season?

This unique (somewhat old schools) environment finds residents and local leaders being stubborn to change.

A headline in a recent story in the Gazette read: “Oak Bluffs Finds Stable Financial Footing.”

I am writing today to encourage landscapers and home gardeners to ask for organic plants and flowers when purchasing them this spring.