The tree lighting in Oak Bluffs on Dec. 3 was short and very sweet. Planning for it began in October. This traditional town gathering takes the time, talent and commitment of many and thank-yous are in order.

The Oak Bluffs selectmen’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, was enlightening in many ways. Discussion shed light on the complexity of beach nourishment that our towns depend on to maintain their beaches.

What can you do when a long, large brown dog is running in traffic and the authorities are nowhere to be found?

We want to thank the Gazette and reporter Alex Elvin for the detailed coverage of the meetings held by the town committee on Squibnocket, and the ongoing public dialogue surrounding the future of Squibnocket Beach.

With all the excitement surrounding the new Barn Bowl and Bistro bowling center opening early in 2015, the question quite commonly asked is will it be big balls (ten-pin) or small balls (candlepin)?

The pagoda is living history, a centenarian, it’s an antique, and in the plant world, it is art! Please be a conservationist in the true sense by sharing the pagoda with Edgartown and all tree huggers of the world.