In the first regulatory review under its own maiden government since the superior court decision on sovereign immunity last year, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) this week permitted itself to build a 6,500-square-foot community center off Black Brook Road in Aquinnah.

The community center will be built around a wetland.

Island's Boat Line Representative Urges County Board to Focus on Large Issues

By ALEXIS TONTI

Growing tensions at the Steamship Authority were exposed this week as the Vineyard boat line governor delivered an impassioned speech defending authority management and describing dysfunction among the board of governors.

As Ad Plan Is Rejected, Chief Gives Fare Warning

By ALEXIS TONTI

After months spent sparring over the Steamship Authority's controversial new marketing program, the boat line board of governors yesterday effectively scrapped it.

At the monthly boat line meeting in Woods Hole, board members first rejected a modest advertising policy developed by Vineyard SSA governor Kathryn A. Roessel, then dismantled a second set of recommendations put forth by management.

"The patient's dead," declared SSA chief executive officer Fred C. Raskin.

Oak Bluffs Town Meeting Discussion Knocks Cronyism, Lauds Lean Budget

By ALEXIS TONTI

The Oak Bluffs town meeting this week opened with a viewing of a new tourism video, Oak Bluffs: Feel the Magic. As the wind lashed the trees outside, residents were treated to visions of warm days and clear skies. A voice-over gently reminded them Oak Bluffs is the place to be.

Then it was down to business.

Kerry Scott Wins Office as Incumbents Stumble in Key Oak Bluffs Races

By CHRIS BURRELL

Signaling sweeping change in the political leadership of Oak Bluffs and delivering major upsets, voters yesterday ousted three high-profile incumbents.

Kerry Scott handily beat one-term selectman Todd Rebello by a margin of 164 votes; the final tally was 776-612. Vincent Chestnut mustered only 33 votes in the three-way race.

Linda Marinelli ended Joe Alosso's tenure on the board of health, narrowly defeating him 721-662.

West Tisbury Voters Reelect John Early and Approve Eleven Override Questions

By JULIA WELLS

Voters in West Tisbury stuck with the old ways and handed longtime selectman John Early a tenth term in the annual town election yesterday.

Mr. Early, who was first elected 27 years ago and is the senior selectman on the Vineyard, won easily over challenger Cynthia Riggs. The final tally was 553-189.