In order to qualify for federal emergency funds after significant storm damage last week, the Edgartown Select Board declared an emergency for the South Beach area. The board did so at a Wednesday meeting with the town parks commission, which was well-attended by officials from other town bodies. Much of the meeting involved descriptions of […]
At its Tuesday meeting, the Edgartown select board approved a $200,000 contract with engineering firm Fuss & O’Neill to conduct a study and feasibility assessment regarding the Chappy Ferry’s susceptibility to climate change hazards. Approved at the spring annual town meeting, the study and assessment will be vital in seeking and securing grants and alternative […]
At their Monday meeting, the Edgartown select board was given a presentation by Larry’s Tackle Shop owner Peter Sliwkowski regarding the MV Beachgoers Access Group. Sliwkowski, who is a full time Chappy resident, said he created the grassroots organization in the spring of 2021 with hopes to strike a balance between “responsible beach access” and […]
The Edgartown select board was unable to approve the request by Dock Dance Band to hold their traditional summer Memorial Wharf events due to a shortage of Edgartown Police staff on the days the band wanted to hold them. The band rejected a compromise offered to hold the dances on Sunday nights. At their Monday […]
Tom Pallas, a frequent user of Island bike paths who refers to himself as Spokémon, sees a lot of room for improvement on the Island’s bike paths. In particular, Pallas said Head of the Pond Road in Oak Bluffs is the worst intersection connecting to Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, which is a road he rides along […]