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The Martha s Vineyard Times
Make the tough, right choice
The following letter was submitted to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission about the school field project.
Thank you, commissioners, for your investment of time and energy in this process. I respect this process, and appreciate the opportunity to voice my thoughts.
It’s no secret that I’ve been opposed to this project since its inception. While I recognize the efforts made by MV@Play, the superintendent’s office, and the proponents of artificial turf to make this safer and more environmentally responsible, I believe that fact is that natural turf is the only truly safe field for our athletes and our Island.
The Martha s Vineyard Times
Charter School will be added to African American Heritage Trail
Nameless Trail honors those enslaved on Martha’s Vineyard, and educates students about the history of slavery on-Island.
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Elaine Weintraub, co-founder of the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard, points to where the Nameless Trail honoring those enslaved on-Island will be placed in front of the Charter School. Lucas Thors
Weintraub is compiling a book to document the work the Charter School students are doing with the Nameless Trail project. Lucas Thors
Students in fifth and sixth grade painted rocks honoring those who lost their traditional names after being enslaved on Martha’s Vineyard. Lucas Thors