Four Towns Wrap Up Their Town Meetings in One Night

A time to knit while waiting for West Tisbury town meeting to begin. Albert O. Fischer

West Tisbury moderator gaveled the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Albert O. Fischer

Many spoke in favor of the so-called big house bylaw. Albert O. Fischer

“Many people here may be surprised to hear that I’m in favor of this . . . " said builder Gary Maynard. Albert O. Fischer

“All we are doing tonight is starting the process, it gives us a seat at the table,” said John Abrams. Albert O. Fischer

Housing Bank vote was easily passed in West Tisbury. Albert O. Fischer

Edgartown voters were pleased to gather together again in the Whaling Church after two years under a tent. Larry Glick

Moderator and poet laureate Steve Ewing kept the meeting moving at a brisk pace. Larry Glick

Larry Glick

Following along with town warrants in hand. Larry Glick

Remarks were passionate from Edgartown voters. Larry Glick

Edgartown celebrates approving the Housing Bank in a voice vote. Larry Glick

Oak Bluffs School principal Megan Farrell. Mark Alan Lovewell

Richard Leonard spoke in favor of expanding Oak Bluffs wastewater treatment facility. Mark Alan Lovewell

Moderator Jack Law guided Oak Bluffs through the warrant. Mark Alan Lovewell

It was a return to the Performing Arts Center for Oak Bluffs voters. Mark Alan Lovewell

“It’s a step forward, not an adoption vote . . . we’ll send a powerful message to the legislature,” said Kira Sullivan of the Housing Bank. Mark Alan Lovewell

Oak Bluffs easily approved a $35.5 million operating budget. Mark Alan Lovewell

Tisbury began their meeting with Boy Scouts leading the room through the Pledge of Allegiance. Tim Johnson

John Schilling was one of a number of residents who recalled days at the Tisbury School. Tim Johnson

Tisbury moderator Deborah Medders presided over a 30-article annual town meeting warrant. Tim Johnson

Tisbury voters approved a $150,000 capital appropriation for repairs to the library. Tim Johnson

Tisbury celebrated the passage of the Housing Bank article. Tim Johnson

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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On Super Tuesday, debate was passionate as West Tisbury, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Tisbury returned to pre-pandemic venues for their annual town meetings.

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