Greg Leland has been on paid administrative leave since July. The chief, who was promoted to the top position in 2020, was being investigated by the town’s legal counsel for reasons that have not been made public.
Voter registration is up, early voting has begun and town clerks across the Island are busy preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest general elections in Martha’s Vineyard history.
GE Vernova, the manufacturer of the blades for the wind farm south of the Island, said Wednesday that it intends to remove more turbine blades as a precautionary measure, while taking steps to strengthen others.
The town has not disclosed what prompted the leave, but invoices obtained by the Gazette in a public records request show town leaders have met regularly with their attorneys to discuss the chief’s employment status and have considered termination hearings.
When Leslie's closed last month, health officials were scrambling to make sure Islanders would still be able to get their medications. Pharmacies and providers say they are resettling patients.
The Hajjar family, which owns numerous properties in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, late last month purchased the plaza on Upper Main Street that contains Al’s Package Store, Wicked Burger and Larry’s Tackle Shop.
The latest influx of cash will help chip away at the Chilmark project’s current $5 million budget shortfall, and could prompt a special town meeting later this year on the housing proposal.
