My first lessons concerning the true spirit of Martha’s Vineyard came from my father who settled here in the early 1900s.

I am Marvin Rosencrantz and I have an Alzheimer’s story to tell. It is also a story about what the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living Supportive Day Program has done and continues to do to support my family.

This letter is an appeal to every Islander who cares about the future of our elder population. Every day, the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living Supportive Day Program provides support to the frailest members of our community; support that can’t be found anywhere else.

I am writing concerning the eight house development that will be built behind the beautiful yellow Civil War era house at the top of Spring street.

Help protect 14 Pine street in Vineyard Haven from development.