The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has adopted a new demolition policy for historic buildings as it rethinks its role in preserving the diverse architecture of the Island.

Aquinnah voters closed out the Island political season with a bang Tuesday night, packing the old town hall for their annual town meeting and handing resounding approval to the Martha’s Vineyard Housing Bank.

The commission vote was unanimous to deny a request to reduce the number of workforce housing units in the downtown building. The critical need for worker housing was cited.