Some 50 people were in attendance for an Oak Bluffs Board of Health discussion on a proposed moratorium on the construction of synthetic turf fields in Oak Bluffs that contain Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances a class of chemicals known as PFAS that can lead to health concerns. While there was support, most in attendance […]
Martha’s Vineyard superintendent Richie Smith received high remarks from members of the All-Island School Committee for what was his first review in the position. Smith is embarking on his second year as superintendent; he was appointed to the position last year under a two-year contract with a one-year evaluation period. Personnel subcommittee chair Kris O’Brien […]
The MVRHS School Committee voted to spend more money on legal fees pertaining to the high school athletic field project, this time to engage the school’s attorneys for a written statement regarding the legality of accepting and using anonymous donations. A motion from committee member Kris O’Brien to get the legal opinion in writing and […]
There are a lot of cliches about money. “Follow the money.” “Show me the money.” “It’s all about the money.” “Money is power.” As these sayings suggest, money is often at the heart of legal, ethical and moral questions. And not in a good way, especially in the public sector. Over the years, the pro-turf […]
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee agreed to fund an emergency training program with school administrators, saying that staff are in need of renewed training. But there was some discussion and disagreement about where the $11,915 to fund the emergency training program would come from. The program, presented to the group by John Stevens […]