Town-Tribe Pact Aired in Public
Government Leaders Discuss Origins of Proposed Agreement for Land Use Review Process, Schedule Comment Sessions
By IAN FEIN
Days after news surfaced about an untested regulatory venture proposed between the town of Aquinnah and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), town and tribal leaders this week shed light on its origins and scheduled a series of public meetings to review the draft agreement.
Lookout Tavern Expansion Plan Triggers Commission Referral
By IAN FEIN
The Oak Bluffs building inspector last week referred the proposed demolition and expansion of the Lookout Tavern on Sea View avenue extension to the Martha's Vineyard Commission as a potential development of regional impact (DRI).
The commission will decide in the weeks ahead whether to hold a public hearing and review the project as a DRI.
Town-Tribe Pact Aired in Public
Government Leaders Discuss Origins of Proposed Agreement for Land Use Review Process, Schedule Comment Sessions
By IAN FEIN
Days after news surfaced about an untested regulatory venture proposed between the town of Aquinnah and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), town and tribal leaders this week shed light on its origins and scheduled a series of public meetings to review the draft agreement.
Cellular Tower Plan Referred to MVC
By IAN FEIN
Adding another twist to the pending lawsuit with Cingular Wireless, Aquinnah selectmen last week voted to refer the proposed cellular antennae to the Martha's Vineyard Commission as a development of regional impact (DRI).
The commission will decide next month whether to hold a public hearing and review the project as a DRI.
Finance Committee Opposes Payment of Town Legal Bills
By IAN FEIN
In a joint meeting with selectmen this week, the West Tisbury finance committee once again withheld their support for the payment of legal bills related to the costly tax case against town assessors.
Town-Tribe Pact Moves Quietly
Memorandum of Understanding Circulating, But Still Unsigned Outlines Inter-Government Land Use Review Process
By IAN FEIN
A draft agreement that proposes an untested joint intergovernmental venture between the town of Aquinnah and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is now quietly circulating among town and tribal officials.