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West Tisbury town administrator’s retirement plans raises budgetary concerns
After serving West Tisbury for over two decades, Town Administrator Jennifer Rand announced she will be retiring. But with it came concerns about added expenses to the up-Island town. According…
Massachusetts fights for federal emergency funding
Massachusetts’ pursuit of more federal aid was quashed recently after the Trump administration denied the state’s request to approve a major declaration of disaster. But state officials are still fighting to get funding for state residents who were impacted by the February blizzard. Gov. Maura Healey announced the denial of the declaration on July 9,…
Chilmark speeds through budget-balance vote
At a special town meeting lasting about five minutes, Chilmark voters unanimously approved the town allocating $200,000 of unused funds to balance its budget. About 50 Chilmarkers gathered at the Chilmark Community Center for the meeting Monday night. Prior to the vote, Chilmark Select Board member Rebecca Haag read a statement by fellow board member…
A lot to celebrate
Bars and restaurants across the Island are gearing up for big summer crowds that may be made even bigger by the World Cup and America’s 250th birthday party. This Friday, Team USA will play its opener in the World Cup against Paraguay at Boston’s Gillette Stadium, and Brazil will face off against Morocco on Saturday,…
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