On two recent walks at South Beach, 1,224 pieces of polystyrene foam were found by one person.

While I am forever grateful for our first responders who have served the Island so continuously and selflessly during this pandemic, I also wanted to call attention to another group that has risen to the occasion, our Island libraries — and for me, the Oak Bluffs library.

I am writing to offer a big thanks to Angie Gompert, administrator of the Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA).

The following letter was sent to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission and the Oak Bluffs planning board.

In celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last month, we recalled his leadership and contributions during the civil rights struggles.

Thank you does not begin to express the gratitude that all of us at Red Stocking feel for all who supported us this year.