First and foremost, my heart goes out to those who feel they can no longer pay their rent due to the coronavirus.

My parents brought us up with exhortations to give back and leave the world better than you found it.

During this time of pandemic, the Island has become a new permanent home to many people seeking a safe haven for their loved ones and themselves.

This morning there were surveyors with plans for the Beach Road shared use path that is going in at a cost of over $10 million and after years of contention and with a very unhappy result.

I urge commission members to stop the proposed shipyard marina expansion.

The Martha’s Vineyard Author Series received Island-wide support.