The chairman of the Tisbury selectmen signed a letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on Tuesday formally withdrawing from the process.

The Tisbury selectmen voted not to support the school building committee in its bid for more time after the failed vote on the new school last week.

The Tisbury school building committee voted Monday to ask the Massachusetts School Building Authority for more time to sort through options.

Turning out in large numbers at their annual town election Tuesday, Tisbury voters narrowly rejected the $46.6 million new school project.

Tisbury voters head to the polls today to make a final decision on a $46.6 million new school project. Polls are open from noon to 8 p.m. at the public safety building on Spring street. Heavy turnout is expected.

Tisbury voters go to the polls next week to make a final decision on the much-debated $46.6 million new school project that has divided the town.