My family swims here every summer and LOVE the sign Mr. Johnson has created. This beach is part of the rich history of Oak Bluffs and needs to be noted and honored. If he should need help reposted the sign, my family will be happy to assist. There is absolutely no reason why this beach can't be lovingly adorned with this magnificent picture. The 'Polar Bears' are an institution here and I can't help but smile every time I see them when I'm taking my morning walks!
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William G Godwin
8 years ago
Protect this legacy; this marker of living history!
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Dena Perry
8 years ago
Keep the tradition of disctinction and pride.
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Becky T Rivera
8 years ago
Please approve these signs.
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Jeff Bartlett
8 years ago
It is good to honor Inkwell Beach and the "Oak Bluffs Polar Bears with Mr. Johnson's sign. A sign for the times and the band played on.
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Peter Halperin
8 years ago
You go Michael, and thanks for donating the beautiful photo to the community that made it so.
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Michael R Stimola
8 years ago
Mr. Johnson is correct that the signs celebrate Oak Bluff’s history of inclusion. Reclaiming the appellation “Ink Well” is appropriate and honorable. The signs approval by the town will be an affirmation.
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Lois Anne Smith
8 years ago
Completely support this effort.... significant and meaningful marker to recognize a part of the long storied African American experience on Martha's Vineyard .
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Tracey Alston
8 years ago
The Ink Well sign is significant landmark of of Martha’s Vineyard.It represents documented History of Black Americans !
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Wini Parker
8 years ago
Yes ... the signs should remain!
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Ernestine Baker Hall
8 years ago
Keep signs up. I enjoy seeing them when I travel to the Vinyard
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Mary Ibsen
8 years ago
Business owner in Oak Bluffs.
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Trina Harrison
8 years ago
This is a no brainer.
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Michelle Johnson-Welch
8 years ago
Been going to the Inkwell since '95...a treasured family place to visit annually. My husband of almost 21 years has visited since he was a young child. SAVE THE INKWELL PLEASE!!!!!!!!
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TERRY MC CARTHYH
8 years ago
TOUCH OF CLASS SIGN THAT REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF THE TOWN AND ABSOLUTELY SHOUD BE ALLOWED, BUT THE PROCESS SHOULD BE RESPECTED SO THAT FUTURE SIGNS ARE PROPERLY SCREENED AND APPROVED
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Yvette Raven
8 years ago
I moved to the cape to be closer to the Inkwell. It is my beach memory for life.
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Jill Berry
8 years ago
The founder of the polar bears was one of my high school teachers from the 70”s.
Had not seen her in decades until I began visiting the island as an adult with my husband & children.
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Lisa Haas
8 years ago
The signs are perfect and should continue to be shared with all who walk, run, or skip by them! So that they may stop and see what’s so very special in OB.
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Patricia D Rocker
8 years ago
As a Chappaquiddick-Wampanoag women with centuries of Native, African-American descent with roots on the Island I was pleased to see the sign last year. I see it as a celebration of The Inkwells historical past, the embracing of it's legacy and as a greeting for all People that come to the Island to celebrate it's diverse past.
My family swims here every summer and LOVE the sign Mr. Johnson has created. This beach is part of the rich history of Oak Bluffs and needs to be noted and honored. If he should need help reposted the sign, my family will be happy to assist. There is absolutely no reason why this beach can't be lovingly adorned with this magnificent picture. The 'Polar Bears' are an institution here and I can't help but smile every time I see them when I'm taking my morning walks!
Protect this legacy; this marker of living history!
Keep the tradition of disctinction and pride.
Please approve these signs.
It is good to honor Inkwell Beach and the "Oak Bluffs Polar Bears with Mr. Johnson's sign. A sign for the times and the band played on.
You go Michael, and thanks for donating the beautiful photo to the community that made it so.
Mr. Johnson is correct that the signs celebrate Oak Bluff’s history of inclusion. Reclaiming the appellation “Ink Well” is appropriate and honorable. The signs approval by the town will be an affirmation.
Completely support this effort.... significant and meaningful marker to recognize a part of the long storied African American experience on Martha's Vineyard .
The Ink Well sign is significant landmark of of Martha’s Vineyard.It represents documented History of Black Americans !
Yes ... the signs should remain!
Keep signs up. I enjoy seeing them when I travel to the Vinyard
Business owner in Oak Bluffs.
This is a no brainer.
Been going to the Inkwell since '95...a treasured family place to visit annually. My husband of almost 21 years has visited since he was a young child. SAVE THE INKWELL PLEASE!!!!!!!!
TOUCH OF CLASS SIGN THAT REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF THE TOWN AND ABSOLUTELY SHOUD BE ALLOWED, BUT THE PROCESS SHOULD BE RESPECTED SO THAT FUTURE SIGNS ARE PROPERLY SCREENED AND APPROVED
I moved to the cape to be closer to the Inkwell. It is my beach memory for life.
The founder of the polar bears was one of my high school teachers from the 70”s. Had not seen her in decades until I began visiting the island as an adult with my husband & children.
The signs are perfect and should continue to be shared with all who walk, run, or skip by them! So that they may stop and see what’s so very special in OB.
As a Chappaquiddick-Wampanoag women with centuries of Native, African-American descent with roots on the Island I was pleased to see the sign last year. I see it as a celebration of The Inkwells historical past, the embracing of it's legacy and as a greeting for all People that come to the Island to celebrate it's diverse past.
My parents are Polar Bears. Put the sign back up