Candidates ranging from aviators to landscapers have thrown their hats into the ring to vie for three seats on the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission.
The Dukes County Commission strongly encourages members of the public to consider volunteering for a position.
Don Ogilvie and Kristin Zern were reappointed to three-year terms on the airport commission this week.
Airport commissioners this week sought to downplay plans for a major expansion of the airport, saying an upcoming environmental hearing is just the first step in a lengthy review and approval process.
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission voted this week to approve a preliminary $5.5 million FY20 airport operating budget, up roughly six per cent.
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission voted Thursday to take the first steps toward opening up nine additional acres for development in the business park.