Government
After hearing from town business owners who opposed a proposed plastic bag ban as too costly and inconvenient, Oak Bluffs selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday not to include the measure on the April town meeting warrant.
Chappy ferry owner Peter Wells will request half the Memorial Wharf parking lot to transport a temporary mobile phone tower to Chappaquiddick.
The Oak Bluffs planning board approved an amended special permit to allow development of the subdivision to move forward, with conditions including a $700,000 affordable housing donation.
Escalating concern about the heroin epidemic, and how the Island is dealing with support for addicts and their families, was discussed.
The widely-admired Cape and Islands legislator will not run for reelection in the district he has represented since 2008. A Nantucket resident, Mr. Madden said he wants to spend more time at home.
After seven drafts and a missed deadline, the up-Island regional district school committee voted 4-1 to certify a $10.7 million budget.