The following letter was sent to Dr. Michael Mayo-Smith, director of the VA New England Health Care System.

We are writing to you today in the hopes that we can begin a discussion to address the urgent needs of a population of Massachusetts veterans who are struggling with access to quality health services in a practical and safe manner.

On Saturday, April 12, we were blessed with yet another sunny, successful electronics disposal day here at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

There is no question that a new store is very desirable. However, there are serious issues with that location.

The Friends of the Mill Pond wish to thank the West Tisbury selectmen’s committee on the Mill Pond for their hard work over the past six years.

Occasionally I am asked, why does the Island Food Pantry close for the summer?

I was vehemently opposed to the construction of the roundabout. I now have to say that it works like a charm the few times a month I have to go to Vineyard Haven.