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Opinion September 12, 2007
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My View
By Karen G. McGonigle Director of Technology, NPS
      Having just completed my fourth week at Nantucket Public Schools as the new Director of Technology I am beginning to get a picture of the school organization and how technology fits in. My vision for Nantucket is to provide access to technology for all students and staff in an equitable manner.
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My View
MY LIFE ON NANTUCKET
By Tijana Vucinic
      Her name is Tijana and she is from Serbia. This is a story in sequels about her trip to Nantucket. Nobody knows how it is going to end, not even she.
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A PUBLIC APPEAL
      To the editor: We find it appalling that the Nantucket Planning Board - a town entity that is supposed to base their judgments on the best interests of the community and its residents - would even consider deciding, without concessions or compromises,
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VIEWED WITH CONTEMPT
      To the editor: Recently, N Magazine carried a report on a fancy dress party held on Tuckernuck Island, as though Tuckernuck is today's Newport East. The depiction is completely contrary to the laid back, quiet and otherwise peaceful atmosphere Tuckernuck has always enjoyed. Most Tuckernuckers ...
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AIRPORT RESPONDS
      To the editor: The Airport Commission stands by its representation at Town Meeting to keep Mr. Shaw in his house and to achieve a settlement of the lawsuit. There has been no stonewalling on the part of the Airport Commission despite the aggravated assault on its integrity that Mr. Shaw has seen...
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NCH TO THE RESCUE
      To the editor: I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for the outstanding emergency response team that came to my assistance two weeks ago. At the time I suffered a serious illness which required immediate lifesaving surgery.
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FAIR FOSTERS COMMUNITY
      To the editor: The recent Island Fair was a resounding success due to many island residents. The Park and Recreation Department staff, excellent volunteers, exceptional community organizations, and many other outstanding individuals gave of their time, talents, produce, and livestock to create ...
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AVOICE FOR SUMMER RESIDENTS
      To the editor: Summer residents have a voice - though not a vote - in the many issues confronting Nantucket. That voice is an official Town Committee, ACNVT. The Advisory Committee of Nonvoting Taxpayers was established at the Annual Town Meeting in 1991.
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My View
VOICE FROM BELOW THE BLUFF
By Captain Josh Eldridge
      The following My View is in response to the Voices from the Bluff column of Aug. 29 in which Josh Posner was interviewed. Dear Mr. Posner. You may not remember me.
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