Martha's Vineyard Commission Defers, Yet Again, Its Decision on Elder Housing

By JULIA WELLS

In an effort to iron out a series of confusing events that began last week, the Martha's Vineyard Commission voted last night to go back to the drawing board and take a new vote on a plan for a small addition at a well-known elderly housing complex in Vineyard Haven.

The new vote on Hillside Village III will not take place until next week.

Fast Ferry Plan Gets Approval

Would Link the Vineyard With New Bedford Next Summer; Meanwhile, Schamonchi Has Woes this Year

By JULIA WELLS

Steamship Authority governors danced a cha-cha this week over ferry service between New Bedford and Martha's Vineyard, taking one step back as they announced a delay in the start date for the passenger ferry Schamonchi this year - and one step forward as they voted to move ahead on a plan to develop high-speed passenger service for next year.

Oak Bluffs Heads to Polls; Commission Vote Casts Fate of Town and Island

By JULIA WELLS
Gazette Senior Writer

Oak Bluffs voters go to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in a crucial special town election whose outcome will set a clear course for the town - and also the entire Vineyard - for many years to come.

A simple majority of voters will decide whether to stay in or get out of the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

Stalled Negotiations in New Bedford Endanger SSA's Schamonchi Service

By JULIA WELLS

Stalled lease negotiations between New Bedford city officials and the owner of the Billy Woods Wharf in New Bedford may force a delay in the start date for spring service on the passenger ferry Schamonchi - or worse, a shutdown in the service altogether - Steamship Authority managers said yesterday.

It's 10 p.m. on a Thursday night.

Crowd of 300 Convenes To Debate Withdrawing Oak Bluffs from MVC

By JULIA WELLS Gazette Senior Writer

Pull out, go it alone, use the assessment money to pay for a planner, stick to the town's own knitting. Stay in, continue to be a member of the six-town team and use the protection and power of a unique regional planning agency created by an act of the state legislature 27 years ago.