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Sheriff Runs Out Of Money; Appeals To State for Funds
Julia Rappaport
With requests for financial aid from the state falling on deaf ears, the Dukes County sheriff told the county commission this week that he is out...
8:00 pm, May 15, 2008
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Commission Recommends Retaining County Government
Julia Rappaport
County government is here to stay. This is the recommendation the Dukes County charter study commission will make to Vineyard voters when the...
8:00 pm, May 8, 2008
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Caught in Money Bind, Sheriff Supports a Takeover by State
Julia Rappaport
Faced with a near-certain fiscal crisis due to pressure from state officials and political maneuverings on Beacon Hill, Dukes County Sheriff...
8:00 pm, May 1, 2008
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Voters Pass Three Overrides
Julia Rappaport
At their annual town election Wednesday Chilmark voters easily approved three Proposition 2 1/2 overrides and reeelected selectman Warren Doty to a...
8:00 pm, May 1, 2008
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Islanders Asked to Discuss Plans for County Study
Julia Rappaport
The Dukes County Charter Study Commission will host three public sessions across the Vineyard this month. The commissioners are inviting members of...
8:00 pm, April 10, 2008
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County Sheriff Anticipates Severe Budget Shortfall as the State Cuts Off Funding
Julia Rappaport
The Dukes County Sheriff’s office expects to see a $620,000 shortfall this year. The news comes just days after Sheriff Michael A. McCormack...
8:00 pm, April 10, 2008
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Commissioners Interview Manager Finalists
Julia Rappaport
Having gone without a county manager for the past seven months, Dukes County will continue on without one for yet another few weeks. On Saturday...
8:00 pm, March 27, 2008
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Shellfish Report Foreshadows Strong Chilmark Scallop Season
Julia Rappaport
The Chilmark shellfish industry can expect a bumper 2008 scallop season and a broader revitalization, given the early successes of its experimental...
8:00 pm, March 20, 2008
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County Names Finalists for Manager
Julia Rappaport
For the second time in five months, the Dukes County commission has named finalists in the ongoing search for county manager. They are F. Tenney...
8:00 pm, March 13, 2008
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Project Proposals Sought
The Aquinnah Community Preservation Committee will hold hearings on March 11 on proposals for projects to be funded by CPC funds in the coming year...
7:00 pm, February 28, 2008
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Mr. McCormack Fights Plan To Take Sheriffs’ Departments
Julia Rappaport
Dukes County sheriff Michael McCormack is staking out his opposition to a draft bill from Gov. Deval Patrick that threatens to take over the seven...
7:00 pm, February 28, 2008
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Commission Makes Further Decisions
Julia Rappaport
In the words of its chairman, the Dukes County Charter Study Commission is on a path toward making decisions. At their regular meeting on Feb....
7:00 pm, February 21, 2008
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