West Tisbury town departments will be receiving copies of a draft Facebook policy for review, which would affect any posts or pages run by members of town government. An initial copy of the policy is available on the town website and an updated version will be made. During the previous meeting, West Tisbury town administrator […]
The up-Island school committee voted 4-1 to certify the fiscal year 2024 budget after a public hearing on Thursday evening, just in time for the holiday season. Committee member Skipper Manter was the sole dissenting vote. Committee member Jim Newman, who was initially absent from the meeting, was called in to virtually participate and vote […]
Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) administrator Angela Gompert returned during a Wednesday, Dec. 21, meeting, with a new plan to install a 500-kilowatt transformer for its electric bus fleet, that the West Tisbury select board found more satisfactory and unanimously approved. During another meeting earlier this month, the board sent Gompert back to the drawing board […]
After a public hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) committee voted 6-1 to approve the amended proposed fiscal year 2024 budget of $25.1 million. Committee member Skipper Manter, who took issue with the use of excess and deficiencies (E and D) funds, was the sole dissenting vote. A public […]
The up-Island school committee approved the fiscal year 2024 budget in a 4-1 vote during its Monday evening meeting. Committee member Skipper Manter cast the dissenting vote saying he doesn’t disagree with the budget, but he disliked the process to reach it. The committee will hold a budget public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 22, at […]