Aquinnah DCPC

1999

June 15, 1999

Aquinnah Residents Debate Need for District of Critical Planning

Julia Wells
Aquinnah DCPC

An unprecedented proposal to designate the entire town of Aquinnah as a district of critical planning concern (DCPC) drew heartfelt statements on both sides of the issue from a small crowd of town residents last week.

“We need some time to explore our options, because right now the permits are coming in faster than we can keep up with them,” declared Peter Temple, a member of the town planning board.

“The trophy-house building we have to stop, before Gay Head turns into another Mattakesett,” said resident Elaine Vanderhoop.

April 30, 1999

Alarm of Aquinnah Leadership Leads to Requests for Protection

Yvonne Guzman
Aquinnah DCPC
Perhaps more than any other Island town, Aquinnah changes with each new house built there.
 
April 30, 1999

Aquinnah's Integrity Must Be Protected

Vineyard Gazette
Aquinnah DCPC
Aquinnah planning board

Editor’s note: The following is the full text of an Aquinnah planning board statement asking the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to designate the entire town a District of Critical Planning Concern:

April 23, 1999

Citing Town as ‘Essence of Island,’ Aquinnah Asks for MVC Protection As Area of Critical Planning Concern

Julia Wells
Aquinnah DCPC
Marking an extraordinary moment in the recent swirl of discussion about growth on the Vineyard, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission accepted a request late last night from the tiny town of Aquinnah to nominate the entire town as a district of critical planning concern (DCPC).
 

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