The people of Oak Bluffs should rightfully be proud of the beaches which are fundamental to our identity and our economy.

As a lifelong summer resident and a current full time resident of Oak Bluffs, I am very concerned with the state of our town beaches.

On behalf of the Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard, I would like to urge the Oak Bluffs selectmen to support the article on the town warrant for the $40,000 for a beach rake.

On Tuesday, April 12 the voters of Oak Bluffs have the chance to do the right thing for our public recreational beaches.

Have always enjoyed Lynne Irons’s commentary on what’s happening plant-wise on Martha’s Vineyard but can’t agree with her recent political commentary.

Some Islanders may be aware that the budget and warrant articles in each town are determined by its board of selectmen.