Fast Link to Hyannis Wins Public Backing

Steamship Authority Governors Poised to Decide on Hy-Line Proposal; Year-Round Service Planned

By JAMES KINSELLA
Gazette Senior Writer

The public likes the idea of a year-round fast ferry running between Hyannis and Oak Bluffs. Now the question is whether the Steamship Authority will.

Edgartown Turns to Town Voters to Pay for Ambulance, Firehouse

By JAMES KINSELLA

A laundry list of potential capital expenditures and a proposed 5.1 per cent increase in the annual operating budget await Edgartown voters this April.

The financial advisory committee has signed off on a budget of $21,250,025 for the coming fiscal year, $1,031,892 higher than the current year.

Architect in Life: Banker Takes the Long View in Front Office

By JAMES KINSELLA

In his earlier years, Chris Wells thought about becoming an architect. As it turned out, he did become an architect - not of bricks and mortar, but of the hopes and aspirations of people's lives.

Mr. Wells, 40, had learned what banking could mean for the people in a community.

Selectmen Order Referral to MVC

Illegal Teardown of Old Army Barracks Now Goes to Commission as a DRI; Building Owner Answers to Board

By JAMES KINSELLA

The Oak Bluffs selectmen directed their town building inspector this week to refer the reconstruction of the old Army Barracks building on Circuit avenue to the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

At their meeting Tuesday night, the selectmen voted 4-0 to require building inspector Richard Mavro to refer the proposed project to the MVC. Selectman Richard Combra was absent.

Sparking a fresh war of words between the Steamship Authority and the town of Tisbury, the Vineyard boat line governor said yesterday he may call for the state attorney general to look into how the town plans to use its ferry fee revenues.

County Dispute Comes to Trial

Judge Robert Bohn Jr. Hears Case of Airport Commission Against Dukes County Commission; Salaries, Control at Issue

By JAMES KINSELLA
Gazette Senior Writer