A million kudos and thanks to the Tisbury fire department and police for saving us from kitchen fire.

Trader Fred was not only the kindest and most generous man, but he was also the greatest storyteller ever.

To Trader Fred

Editors, Vineyard Gazette;

Trader Fred was not only the kindest and most generous man, but he was also the greatest storyteller ever. To have a cocktail and cigar with him and hear him spin his embracingly entertaining tales was to relish life itself.

Just last month he told me and a few friends of story that had our heads spinning with delight and amusement. Freddy was truly one of a kind and we are all grateful for knowing him. Not just that, but probably half of us are wearing his clothes right now.

Your recent article about the Chilmark Community Church seems to imply that most United Methodist churches are intolerant toward LGBTQ+ persons and that for this reason the Chilmark Community Church has sought disaffiliation from the UMC denomination.

The proposal to develop 81 South Water street is now reaching its final stage.

I look forward to the Agricultural Fair each year, from the first sighting of the carnival rides arriving to the women’s skillet throw on Sunday.