Chilmark Votes to Raise Building Permit Fees

Construction projects in Chilmark will now face higher permitting costs, after the select board approved a new building department fee schedule proposed by building inspector Adam Petkus.

Oak Bluffs Enacts New Winter Harbor Limits

The Oak Bluffs select board voted Tuesday to eliminate long-term overnight mooring and slip use in the marina during the off-season.

West Tisbury Goes Back to ADU Drawing Board

West Tisbury’s affordable housing committee is redoubling its efforts to fund private affordable housing projects in town after a pilot program was voted down at special town meeting.

Oak Bluffs Approves Residential Tax Exemption

The Oak Bluffs select board voted last week to adopt a 15 per cent residential tax exemption for fiscal year 2024, lowering property taxes on homes that are a person’s primary residence.

Steamship Board Divided Over Sankaty Incident Handling

The handling of the Sankaty incident this summer has fractured the Steamship Authority’s generally unanimous board of governors, who took opposing positions at their regular meeting Tuesday morning in Falmouth.

West Tisbury Debates Short Term Rental Bylaw

West Tisbury residents got a chance to weigh in on a proposed bylaw to regulate short term rentals in town at a joint meeting of the planning board and short-term rental committee Monday, Nov. 27.

Oak Bluffs Board of Health Takes No Action on Turf Moratorium

The Oak Bluffs board of health held off on making a decision about a moratorium that could stall plans for a new artificial turf field at the regional high school.

Art Director - Martha's Vineyard Magazine

Martha's Vineyard magazine is seeking an experienced graphic designer with a strong background in publication design and photo editing to succeed our longtime art director, who is retiring.

Island Table Tennis Duo Scores High Marks

Two Vineyard table tennis players competed in the North American Teams Table Tennis Championship and made it to the quarter final round.

Edgartown Board of Health in Favor of Proposed Artificial Turf Moratorium

The Edgartown board of health this week voiced its support for a moratorium on artificial turf fields that is currently under consideration in neighboring Oak Bluffs.

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