Tisbury's Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits at its March 12 meeting. Acting Chairman Michael Ciancio presided over unanimous votes to approve in-ground swimming pools at 35 Mount Aldworth Road and 54 Lake Street in the R10 District, each with conditions requiring sound-insulated
Tisbury Parks Committee set spring timelines for Lake Street pavilion and survey work. The Open Space and Recreation Committee advanced construction at Lake Street, with a pavilion kit moving to the site March 13 and a topographic survey due March 19, supported by High School resources. At Tashmoo
Tisbury Finance Committee voted 6-0-1 to recommend 17 FY2027 department budgets despite a $2.4 million shortfall. Finance Director Elena De Foe estimated free cash between $5 million and $8 million, though fiscal 2025 remained unclosed. Shellfish Constable Danielle Ewart's 35 percent budget
Tisbury Community Preservation Committee approved a $50,000 increase in administrative costs for its leadership transitions. Chairman Paul Munafo announced his retirement after 20 years leading the committee, with his term completing in fiscal year 2026-27, while Administrator Heidi Dietterich said
Tisbury Planning Board recommended four zoning amendments to April 28 town meeting after a public hearing March 6. Chair Ben Robinson presented articles on accessory dwelling units, municipal building uses in commercial zones, floodplain administrator designation, and special way road preservation.
Finance panel approves exemption adjustments, rejects fire prevention officer. Tisbury's Finance and Advisory Committee approved adjusting statutory exemptions for elderly residents and disabled veterans and voted unanimously for a vehicle maintenance plan. However, the committee rejected a Fire
Tisbury Planning Board voted unanimously on four formal documents regarding town administrator oversight. Chair Ben Robinson led votes on a non-binding resolution requesting Town Meeting rescind an October 2025 directive, a Town Administrator Bylaw clarification reinforcing board oversight of
Tisbury Finance Committee accepted a $40,000 sidewalk maintenance article and voted to recommend warrant articles for 2026 Town Meeting. The committee voted 5-2-1 to recommend a $79,466 visitors kiosk replacement, with Rachel Orr and Ruth Konigsberg opposed. Members raised concerns about major
Tisbury Town Hall Building Committee rejected a $32 million new-facility proposal from ICON Architecture deemed too costly for the town's current debt load and financial condition. The 17,628-square-foot facility at High Point Lane was estimated at $1,815 per square foot. Chair Rick Homans and
Tisbury Conservation Commission approved two waterfront projects at its March 3 meeting. The Commission unanimously approved a boat shed at 52 Mill House Way for MV Property Holdings, LLC with conditions requiring elevation to a minimum of two feet above grade and restricting materials to exclude