Government
Nearly six months after a Squibnocket Beach restoration plan was narrowly defeated by voters, a town committee that has been working to develop alternative proposals will deliver a progress report to the town.
Chilmark voters will decide whether to support a major restructuring of the Martha’s Vineyard Refuse Disposal and Resource Recovery District.
The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Chilmark Community Center.
Repairs to Owen Park and lighting upgrades at Katharine Cornell Theatre were added to Tisbury’s initial list of Community Preservation Act projects after Tuesday’s board of selectmen meeting, thanks to input from residents.
The town of Oak Bluffs has awarded a contract for the construction of a new fire and emergency services station to J.K. Scanlan, a construction firm based in East Falmouth.
Upgrading security at the West Tisbury town hall was a topic of discussion this week when selectmen approved a new safety and security policy for town employees.
Chilmark has reapplied for a major state grant to restore Squibnocket Beach after learning recently that the original award was in jeopardy. The selectmen have also approved $20,000 to fund cost estimates for alternative plans for the beach.