In late May, as the grass on our tiny lawn grew unusually high, I asked my husband if he was participating in No Mow May.

As I work at home during the pandemic I’ve become attuned to the rhythm of the neighborhood.

Inkwell Beach is at risk of washing away. It is one of 23 state-listed beach erosion hot spots.

Now is a perfect time for the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to “articulate its mission and reconsider its priorities.” To take it a step further, it is time for the commission to prioritize its planning under the umbrella of climate change.