Poet Laureate

Just one week left for West Tisbury poet laureate nominations. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the ballot box closes and then the waiting begins. Final appointment is made in April.

Nominations forms are available at the West Tisbury Library. All forms require the nominator’s name and contact information along with the nominee’s name and contact information.

The position of West Tisbury Poet Laureate was the brainchild of Cynthia Riggs, a longtime resident and author. It is a municipal appointment with a term of one year (renewable up to three).

Duties include writing one poem per year to be printed in the Town Report. During the term, the poet laureate functions as the community member on the library committee.

For more details, call 508-693-3366.