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When migrants arrived on Martha’s Vineyard unannounced with little way to help themselves, Islanders stepped up to the plate. In fact, so many Islanders came forward to help that it became necessary to start a volunteer waitlist. “It was amazing. This Island moved in a powerful way to help these people,” Lisa Belcastro, who runs […]
We saw the worst of humanity. We saw the best of humanity. The 50 migrants and refugees from Venezuela were on Martha’s Vineyard for just about 40 hours, but in that time we saw — once again — that Islanders rise to the occasion when opportunity presents itself. Helping individuals they met by surprise and comforting them. […]
A group of about 50 migrants was flown to Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taking credit.
"My understanding is there was no advance communication or notice that this plane and these people were arriving," a Massachusetts state rep said.
"My understanding is there was no advance communication or notice that this plane and these people were arriving," a Massachusetts state rep said.