Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
April 16, 2004
West Tisbury Stays in District, Approves Spending Increases
West Tisbury Stays in District, Approves Spending Increases
By CHRIS BURRELL
In the end, it was all about distrusting the numbers. Against a backdrop of confusion over whether exiting the Up-Island Regional School District would save money or cost money, West Tisbury voters this week demanded an independent cost analysis.
Tribe Issues Community Center Permit; $1.2 Million Project Impacts Wetland
In the first regulatory review under its own maiden government since the superior court decision on sovereign immunity last year, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) this week permitted itself to build a 6,500-square-foot community center off Black Brook Road in Aquinnah.
The community center will be built around a wetland.
Boatline Tensions Aired; Marketing Gets the Axe
Island’s Boat Line Representative Urges County Board to Focus on Large Issues
By ALEXIS TONTI
Growing tensions at the Steamship Authority were exposed this week as the Vineyard boat line governor delivered an impassioned speech defending authority management and describing dysfunction among the board of governors.
Boatline Tensions Aired; Marketing Gets the Ax
As Ad Plan Is Rejected, Chief Gives Fare Warning
By ALEXIS TONTI
After months spent sparring over the Steamship Authority’s controversial new marketing program, the boat line board of governors yesterday effectively scrapped it.
At the monthly boat line meeting in Woods Hole, board members first rejected a modest…
Oak Bluffs Town Meeting Discussion Knocks Cronyism, Lauds Lean Budget
Oak Bluffs Town Meeting Discussion Knocks Cronyism, Lauds Lean Budget
By ALEXIS TONTI
The Oak Bluffs town meeting this week opened with a viewing of a new tourism video, Oak Bluffs: Feel the Magic. As the wind lashed the trees outside, residents were treated to visions of warm days and clear…
Kerry Scott Wins Office as Incumbents Stumble in Key Oak Bluffs Races
Kerry Scott Wins Office as Incumbents Stumble in Key Oak Bluffs Races
By CHRIS BURRELL
Signaling sweeping change in the political leadership of Oak Bluffs and delivering major upsets, voters yesterday ousted three high-profile incumbents.
Kerry Scott handily beat one-term selectman Todd Rebello by a margin of 164 votes;…
West Tisbury Voters Reelect John Early and Approve Eleven Override Questions
West Tisbury Voters Reelect John Early and Approve Eleven Override Questions
By JULIA WELLS
Voters in West Tisbury stuck with the old ways and handed longtime selectman John Early a tenth term in the annual town election yesterday.
Mr. Early, who was first elected 27 years ago and is the…
As date Nears for Gay Marriages, Planners of Weddings on Island See Modest Impact
As Date Nears for Gay Marriages, Planners of Weddings on Island See Modest Impact
By MANDY LOCKE
Less than five weeks before Massachusetts town clerks start handing out marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the Island’s well-oiled wedding machine is capturing little interest from gay couples planning to tie the knot.
Edgartown Voters Reject Two Overrides and Elect Acting Town Collector to Stay
Town hall veteran Melissa Kuehne saved her job yesterday, winning the post of town collector by a margin of 165 votes. Ms. Kuehne, currently the acting town collector, has worked in Edgartown financial offices for 18 years, and she got 508 votes. Competitor Kimberly G. Kane, fellow town hall veteran and current town accountant, secured…
Edgartown Planning Board Has Rough Ride in Marathon Night
Edgartown Planning Board Has Rough Ride in Marathon Night
By MANDY LOCKE
Twelve minutes after midnight Wednesday morning, Edgartown residents emerged from the Old Whaling Church, worn and quiet after conquering a record-length annual town meeting warrant in a single sitting.
Moderator Philip (Jeff) Norton Jr. managed to hold…
