Spirited Debate on Housing Highlights West Tisbury Town Meeting
For the second year the Tabernacle hosted West Tisbury annual town meeting.
For the second year the Tabernacle hosted West Tisbury annual town meeting.
The evening began with 217 voters checked in.
The evening began with 217 voters checked in.
Moderator Dan Waters calls the proceedings to order.
Moderator Dan Waters calls the proceedings to order.
West Tisbury poet laureate Spencer Thurlow recited his poem Cedar Tree Neck.
West Tisbury poet laureate Spencer Thurlow recited his poem Cedar Tree Neck.
The $20 million town budget passed easily.
The $20 million town budget passed easily.
Andrew Woodruff argued strongly against the Silva affordable housing lot.
Andrew Woodruff argued strongly against the Silva affordable housing lot.
David Vigneault spoke of the need for affordable housing.
David Vigneault spoke of the need for affordable housing.
Silva lot transfer passed with a two-thirds majority 153 to 57.
Silva lot transfer passed with a two-thirds majority 153 to 57.
Afternoon light shines down from Tabernacle clerestory.
Afternoon light shines down from Tabernacle clerestory.
West Tisbury will be celebrating Juneteenth from now on.
West Tisbury will be celebrating Juneteenth from now on.
Finance committee member Doug Ruskin spoke on Tiah’s Cove culvert.
Finance committee member Doug Ruskin spoke on Tiah’s Cove culvert.
Phyllis Meras and Anna Alley vote in the affirmative.
Phyllis Meras and Anna Alley vote in the affirmative.
West Tisbury voters exchanged spirited debate on both sides of an article asking to transfer a parcel of land to the town’s affordable housing committee.