Selectmen Will Call Special Election

By IAN FEIN

At a meeting marked by confusion and procedural missteps, West Tisbury selectmen this week heeded the advice of their town counsel Ronald H. Rappaport and agreed to call a special town election in May to fill the vacant seat on the board of assessors.

But they turned a deaf ear on further advice from Mr. Rappaport and decided to appoint Cynthia Mitchell, a former selectman and town treasurer, to replace Raymond Houle on the board for the next two months.

Bill Takes Aim at Wind Farm

Retreating Behind Closed Doors, Lawmakers Debate Amendment Tacked Onto Coast Guard Bill That Would Ban Turbines

By IAN FEIN

The fate of the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm hung in the balance in Washington, D.C. this week, where a small group of congressmen met behind closed doors to consider an amendment to a U.S. Coast Guard bill that would effectively kill the controversial project.

Town Wins Round in Moujabber Case

Superior Court Judge in Dukes County Upholds Decision to Revoke Permit for Illegal North Bluff Garage

By IAN FEIN

Marking a significant step in the saga surrounding the three-story garage owned by Joseph G. Moujabber in Oak Bluffs, a Dukes County Superior Court judge this week ruled that the town zoning board of appeals and building inspector were correct when they revoked the building permit for the structure.

Town and Tribe Pledge Era of Cooperation

By IAN FEIN

With expressions of solidarity and a common eye on the future, leaders from the two governments in Aquinnah agreed this week to work together toward a shared vision for their town.

The pledges of support came during a rare joint meeting between some 20 officials from both the town and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), who gathered on Wednesday in the old town hall for an open forum marked by laughter and levity, and occasional moments of outspoken honesty.

James F. Alley Aims for Return to Town Politics

By IAN FEIN

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

In his 73 years James F. Alley has done a bit of just about everything.

He ran a riding school at Misty Meadows horse farm, served as the West Tisbury postmaster for more than 20 years, spent a few decades at Alley's General Store in various capacities, built a laundromat and car wash, sold used cars, and had a real estate business with his father, among other things.

Former Interim Schools Superintendent Named to Principal Post in Edgartown

By IAN FEIN

Since moving to the Island a little over a year ago, G. Paul Dulac has had his taste of the Vineyard shuffle - serving first as interim superintendent of schools, and then as interim principal of the Edgartown School.

Now he can settle in for good.

Mr. Dulac was named yesterday as the permanent Edgartown School principal - replacing longtime principal Edward Jerome, who retired in November after 26 years in the front office.