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Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
The board conducted public hearings regarding an appeal of a building inspector's determination on property violations and an application for a special permit to construct an inground swimming pool. The appeal concerning property violations was continued to allow the applicant to consult with counsel. The swimming pool application, which requested setback relief, was discussed with a focus on potential layout revisions and the preference for sustainable heating systems; the board advised the applicant to revise the proposal, and the hearing was continued.
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The Board conducted a public hearing regarding an application from the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society to establish a deer cold storage and processing facility. Key discussions included facility operations, staffing requirements, waste disposal methods, traffic flow plans, and the strategy for deer population control to address tick reduction on the island. The Board approved the application, mandating that the applicant return with a progress report in one year, ensure designated site ingress and egress, and consult with the Conservation Commission regarding an Agricultural Protection Restriction.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of West Tisbury Select Board Select Board Meeting
The Select Board addressed several key agenda items, including the implementation of a prohibition on planting trees, bushes, and shrubs within Town cemeteries. The Board declared a pine tree at the intersection of Old County Road and State Road as surplus property, accepting donations for its removal and replacement. An emergency hire for the Council on Aging was approved. Additionally, the Board authorized a letter of support for a Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan grant application and resolved to request a speed study for the Edgartown-West Tisbury Road area from the state. Discussions also covered a recent housing meeting with the Secretary of Housing.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Tisbury Conservation Commission Minutes Of Meeting
The commission reviewed several public hearings regarding wetlands protection, including the after-the-fact approval of electrical trenching at Obed Daggett Road and the withdrawal of a tree-trimming application at Ephriam Allen Road. New business included approvals for De Minimis requests concerning transformer relocation at Thumb Point Road and foundation wall replacement at Scotty's Lane. The commission also discussed sandplain grassland monitoring reports, outreach planning with the West Tisbury Congregational Church, and an unpermitted trenching issue at Lamberts Cove Road. Additionally, the commission reviewed the status of outstanding after-the-fact notices of intent for various properties and discussed the erosion impact and sand nourishment strategy for the Thumb Point Cove site, agreeing to organize a site visit with an expert to evaluate the conditions.
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