Edgartown Requests $22.7 Million Budget

By JAMES KINSELLA

Town officials will ask Edgartown voters next month to approve a $22.7 million operating budget for the coming fiscal year.

The proposed budget represents an increase of $885,025, or 4.1 per cent, over the current budget.

Voters also will be asked to allow the town to borrow up to $1,965,000 to help fund a new public water well near Pennywise Path and a new fire truck. The proposed borrowing would include $1.5 million for the well and $465,000 for the truck.

Creative Streak: Students Excel in School's Growing Art Program

By MAX HART

In 1991, students enrolled in one of the few art classes taught at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School had only one place to go.

Fourth in a series of profiles leading up to the West Tisbury election.

West Tisbury resident Jonathan Revere says he is a direct descendent of a brother of Paul Revere. A biographer of the Revolutionary War hero once noted that his brothers "stayed out of politics, trouble and history."

Clearly Jonathan Revere does not take after his forebear.

Oak Bluffs voters next month will take up a balanced budget of just under $21.8 million for the fiscal year starting July 1.

Tisbury Faces $17.6 Million Budget

By MAX HART

No overrides. No surprises. No worries?

That seems to be the general consensus regarding Tisbury's nearly $17.6 million operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Abating insurance costs, stabilized debt payments and a little help from Tisbury's embarkation fee funds all helped keep the budget to a manageable 5.3 per cent increase over last year.

The annual town meeting is scheduled for April 4.

West Tisbury Reins in Costs for Next Year

By IAN FEIN

After reviewing the previous town budget last spring, the West Tisbury finance committee authored a strong letter to selectmen warning that the rapid growth of town spending was not sustainable.

It appears the town may have stemmed the tide.