Government
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week opened hearings on two applications to subdivide family-owned properties into multiple lots, but declined to take action on a third.
The Dukes County commission voted this week to dedicate $1.4 million to help all seven towns in the county install septic systems designed to prevent nitrogen from seeping into fragile saltwater ponds.
The planned Edgartown affordable housing complex was one of 27 projects statewide that won a combined $246 million from the state.
Citing a misprint in the Zoom address mailed to abutting residents, the Edgartown historic district commission has postponed the public hearing for the proposed renovation of 81 South Water street.
As the Steamship Authority embarks on its first strategic plan, the ferry line is seeking comment from the public.
The decision to install a new flagpole was made after the select board approved of a new flag policy last week, which allows the flying of non-federally recognized flags on town property.