Big Question: Caleb Prouty House
Should Community Preservation Act funds be used to move the Caleb Prouty House rather than having it torn down by Stop & Shop?
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The Big Question: Mill House
The historic Mill House on Vineyard Haven Harbor was demolished to make way for a replacement. Who should be held responsible?
The building inspector
The owner
The builder
Response:
Plenty of blame to go around. The...
The Big Question: Shooting geese
Do you think the USDA should be allowed to shoot Canada geese to reduce their population on the Vineyard?
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The Big Question: Music festival and alcohol
Should the music festival planned for Vineyard Haven this summer be held without selling alcohol?
The Big Question: Soldiers Memorial Fountain
Should the plaques that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers at the Soldiers Memorial Fountain in Oak Bluffs’ Ocean Park be removed?
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The Big Question: Tashmoo Preserve
Given the delicate nature of the new Tashmoo Preserve Land Bank property, should it be restricted from public access?
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The Big Question: Aquinnah Cliffs Casino
Should the construction for the Aquinnah Cliffs Casino be able to proceed without the MVC having jurisdiction over the project?
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The Big Question: SSA meeting on the Vineyard
On Saturday, the Steamship Authority met in Hyannis to review the latest recommendations from an independent consultant. Do you think the SSA should be making decisions before holding a meeting on the Vineyard?
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The Big Question: Renovating Tisbury School
Would you approve of spending over $500,000 to renovate the Tisbury School?
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Question of the week: Room-occupancy tax
Do you think a portion of the room-occupancy tax should go to affordable housing?
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The Big Question: Music Festival
Would you be in favor of the proposed three-day music festival to be held in Vineyard Haven?
The Big Question: Verizon poles
Should Verizon increase the height of its tower on the Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road from 77 feet to 130 feet?
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The Big Question: M.V. Playhouse
Should the M.V. Playhouse lose its tax-exempt status?
NO!! Should be tax exempt. As should the other organizations in question!
– Pat Waring
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The Big Question: Valuable fishing licenses
Should big corporations be allowed to hold the most valuable fishing licenses around Massachusetts waters?
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The Big Question: Housing at Hinkleys
Are you in favor of the proposed mixed-use development on the site of Hinkley & Sons Hardware on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven?
I am not in favor of this proposal. I agree with the need...
The Big Question: SSA Rate Hike
Does the Steamship Authority deserve a rate increase?
Replies:
No
-Linda Unczur
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The Big Question: Christmas trees
How do you feel about getting your Christmas tree from Amazon?
Reply:
Order my Christmas tree from Amazon?
Next, to go under it I’ll be giving gift certificates to the Dumptique.
No, thanks. Heading out with my son...
The Big Question: Eversource
Do you think Eversource has been sufficiently transparent when it comes to private versus public ownership of power lines?
Reply:
I don't think Eversource has been transparent about telling folks their power lines are private, but...
The Big Question: Island Entertainment
Do you think that Island Entertainment should become a nonprofit to ensure it keeps its doors open?
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