Government
British architect Norman Foster’s controversial building project on the Tisbury Great Pond, decried by neighbors as environmentally destructive, is not in violation of West Tisbury zoning bylaws, the town building inspector said.
The Chilmark select board voted to recommend the long-planned Peaked Hill Pastures affordable housing project Tuesday, but directed the planning board to make changes, reducing density and adding homesite lots.
The recent decision to reaffirm some 170 acres of land owned by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as a federal trust is welcome news to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.
As the coalition to create a Martha’s Vineyard housing bank whittles away at a draft town meeting warrant article, questions and criticism from public officials keep flowing.
After a year serving on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, Oak Bluffs select board member Brian Packish said Tuesday he would not seek reappointment.
The Chilmark select board voted unanimously Tuesday to select Dawn Barnes as the next town treasurer. Ms. Barnes, who is currently working as the West Tisbury principal assessor, was one of three finalists.