The Tisbury Conservation Commission unanimously approved expansion of a commercial pier at 30 Beach Road, extending it from 134 to 158 feet in length and widening it by 6 feet. Engineer Reid Silva presented the plan; Owner Brad Abbott said the expansion would accommodate additional vessels and
Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee recommended more than 30 warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, totaling approximately $1.6 million in Community Preservation, Embarkation, and County program spending. Chair Nancy B. Gilfoy led nearly unanimous votes, with only the $150,000 Little
The Tisbury Conservation Commission unanimously approved two determinations in coastal buffer zones. The commission cleared a septic system upgrade at 33 Goethals Way and an accessory dwelling unit with septic upgrade at 259 Hines Point to proceed without further review. Acting Chairman John Best
Tisbury ZBA approved a residential pool and spa with conditions requiring landscape plan submission and compliance with a homeowners association review process. The board voted unanimously to grant William and Lori Bernstein a special permit for an 18-foot by 37-foot 10-inch pool and 8-foot by
Tisbury Open Space Committee mapped a multi-million-dollar push to improve four parks with town and state support. The committee pursued a state PARC grant for Lake Street Park that would reimburse 52 percent of costs, up to $418,000, contingent on prior Town Meeting approval, while Veterans Park
Finance Committee heard progress on High Point Lane site for consolidated town hall. ICON Architecture presented a design with public transit access, passive energy standards, solar-ready roofing, and climate-controlled archival storage. The committee reviewed county regional service budgets
Tisbury Climate Committee advanced planning on Five Corners stormwater and coastal resilience at its January meeting. The committee learned Senior Center solar permits were received and construction would begin the week of January 12, bringing $11,000 quarterly savings through a Cape and Vineyard
Tisbury Community Preservation Committee reviewed 2026-27 warrant articles and discussed state legislative changes. Administrator Heidi Dietterich and Chairman Paul Munafo reported on a December 18 Finance Committee meeting where FinCom questioned regional projects. The committee discussed proposed
Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted unanimously to support S400, state legislation addressing Martha's Vineyard Regional High School funding formulas. Members Alex Meleney and Rachel Orr led the effort, with the letter directed to Senator Julian Cyr, House Ways and Means Committee members,
Tisbury Conservation Commission voted 4-1 to impose $29,400 in fines for unauthorized wall construction at 794 and 690 Chappaquonsett Road, assessed at $300 per day over 98 days beginning June 17, 2025; Chair Thomas Robinson opposed. Conservation Agent Sean Young confirmed restoration plans