Martha’s Vineyard Commissioners unanimously approved the relocation of Island Grown Initiative’s Food Pantry to Dukes County Ave. in Oak Bluffs Thursday evening. The food distribution program had operated out of the Portuguese American Club for the last few years. Space limitations triggered by an increased demand for the pantry’s services prompted Island Grown to seek […]
Owners of the historic Inn at Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs have opted not to follow through with prior plans to renovate and expand the property. At their meeting Thursday evening, Martha’s Vineyard Commissioners okayed the request from property reps to surrender the project on the basis that they’ve yet to break ground. According to […]
Unauthorized changes to the old Stone Bank condominium project in Tisbury have left Martha’s Vineyard Commissioners frustrated over developers’ failure to adhere to previously approved plans. The initial project, brought to the commission by developer Sam Dunn in 2019, proposed the renovation of two existing buildings and construction of five more, along with transforming a […]
Martha’s Vineyard Commissioners were split Thursday evening on whether to return for in-person meetings, but ultimately approved a new hybrid format. Thursday’s vote follows a new state law extending the option for remote meetings until 2025. The Commission, along with other key boards on the Vineyard, have been meeting solely over Zoom since April 2020. […]