ROYALTY RESOLUTION

Editors; Vineyard Gazette:

The following letter was sent to Sen. Robert O’Leary and Rep. Tim Madden from Martha’s Vineyard Commission executive director Mark London:

At the meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission held on Thursday, Jan. 22, the commission passed the following motion.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission, along with the towns and other public entities, is very concerned about how to deal with the current budget crisis. Like the towns, we are getting information about the severity of the budget crisis almost daily. The MVC foresees major reductions in grants and other income, and is prepared to reconsider our budget as we get more information.

CONNECTING FACTS

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

As an octogenarian and 20-year resident of the Vineyard, I’m following the debate on the matter of the most desirable emergency medical dispensing site (Jan. 9 Gazette).

It seems to me that Oak Bluffs police chief Erik Blake is entirely wise in stating that asking all Vineyarders to head for the high school in the summer months is not feasible. Certainly I, in Vineyard Haven, would not want to face the traffic jam that would exist just between our two towns.

staying sober

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

We are writing in response to your recent story concerning a teacher in the West Tisbury school who allegedly provided alcohol to students and hosted parties where young people drank. We have no knowledge of the facts in this particular case but it seems clear that somewhere along the line alcohol was available and underage drinking occurred. The issue draws attention to the illegal use and abuse of alcohol by minors and their access to alcohol.

RED STOCKING VOLUNTEER

Editors, Vineyard Gazette: