Lookout Tavern Expansion Plan Triggers Commission Referral

By IAN FEIN

The Oak Bluffs building inspector last week referred the proposed demolition and expansion of the Lookout Tavern on Sea View avenue extension to the Martha's Vineyard Commission as a potential development of regional impact (DRI).

The commission will decide in the weeks ahead whether to hold a public hearing and review the project as a DRI.

Citizens Group to Study Alcohol Initiative

By MAX HART

The Tisbury selectmen this week appointed the first members of an advisory group that will consider the sale of alcoholic beverages in the historically dry town, launching the formal exploration of a proposal that has long been a flashpoint for residents.

Town-Tribe Pact Aired in Public

Government Leaders Discuss Origins of Proposed Agreement for Land Use Review Process, Schedule Comment Sessions

By IAN FEIN

Days after news surfaced about an untested regulatory venture proposed between the town of Aquinnah and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), town and tribal leaders this week shed light on its origins and scheduled a series of public meetings to review the draft agreement.

Town-Tribe Pact Aired in Public

Government Leaders Discuss Origins of Proposed Agreement for Land Use Review Process, Schedule Comment Sessions

By IAN FEIN

Days after news surfaced about an untested regulatory venture proposed between the town of Aquinnah and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), town and tribal leaders this week shed light on its origins and scheduled a series of public meetings to review the draft agreement.

The blizzard, the worst snowstorm in decades, came roaring across the water, burying Martha's Vineyard under more than two feet of snow.

Cellular Tower Plan Referred to MVC

By IAN FEIN

Adding another twist to the pending lawsuit with Cingular Wireless, Aquinnah selectmen last week voted to refer the proposed cellular antennae to the Martha's Vineyard Commission as a development of regional impact (DRI).

The commission will decide next month whether to hold a public hearing and review the project as a DRI.