As a former summer employee of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, I am so pleased to see the increase in MV license plates (with the Islander logo) on the Island. They are available at all Massachusetts Registries of Motor Vehicles, not just here on the Island. The initial cost is $40 ($28 goes to Community Services) and there is a $20 transfer fee. In the future when you renew, the whole fee goes to MVCS and some of the money may also support other Island youth and elder services.

What a win-win for our Island. To a void two trips to the RMV branch of your choice, obtain a RMV-3 form form and signed by your insurance carrier. I am proud to have one of the early plates and hope that more of you, Islanders, Massachusetts seasonal owners and visitors will support such a good cause.

Patricia Tyra
Edgartown and Dania Beach, Fla.