The Martha s Vineyard Times
Field expert called into question
To the Editor:
On Thursday, Jan. 14, in the Martha’s Vineyard Commission’s first public hearing on the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s proposal to install a plastic field, engineer Chris Huntress said that in addition to representatives from plastic grass manufacturer TenCate, the MVRHS also had Dr. Laura Green available to address health concerns.
The Field Fund is concerned that the MVRHS would spend money on and rely on someone whose integrity has been questioned by legitimate scientists in their respective fields and who has such a significant track record of defending chemicals widely acknowledged to be harmful.
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MVC tackles Harbor View, Hob Knob, Mill House
Harbor View proposes spa; Hob Knob removes pool; Mill House project makes minor mistake.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission opened a public hearing on modifications to a project at the Harbor View Hotel. The hotel is proposing several changes, most significant is construction of a 4,625 square foot spa.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved renovations to the Mill House, began a public hearing for the Harbor View Hotel, and closed a public hearing on the Hob Knob Inn during a marathon three-hour meeting Thursday night.
The Harbor View Hotel began its public hearing for the relocation and expansion of a proposed spa at the hotel’s Bradley Cottage.
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Oak Bluffs hires new conservation agent
Oak Bluffs selectmen hired Elisabeth Peterman as the town’s new conservation agent.
At a special meeting Tuesday, Oak Bluffs selectmen hired Elisabeth Peterman as the town’s new environmental planner and conservation agent.
A former senior planner for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Peterman has an extensive background and 30 years of experience in maintaining water quality in Rhode Island for shellfishing, permitting in wetland areas, conducting field work, grant writing, and working with multiple state and federal agencies.
Selectman Gail Barmakian said Peterman worked for Rhode Island’s equivalent of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
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Steamship task force explores rubbish options
Ralph Packer describes his barge operations and facilities, which could assist SSA.
A Packer barge loaded with loam tailings in Vineyard Haven. In the background, a Packer fuel barge. - Rich Saltzberg
The Steamship Authority’s long-range transportation task force met with Ralph Packer Thursday afternoon to learn more about his barge business, and to gauge his inclination to explore alternative ideas for hauling rubbish off-Island.
Among the possible benefits of an alternative rubbish route would be extra space on SSA ferries, and less traffic in Woods Hole. While no firm plans were made, Packer made it clear he was amenable to continued discussions on the topic.
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MVC begins public hearing on high school field project
Commission will hold biweekly hearings until all voices are heard.
Alex Elvin, DRI coordinator for the MVC, describes the components of the synthetic turf included in the proposed MVRHS athletic campus overhaul.
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) has entered its public hearing period for phase one of the proposed athletic campus project at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS).
In 2018, the high school hired Huntress Associates of Andover to create an athletic campus master plan that would improve the sports fields, construct a new track, allow better pedestrian access, improve traffic flow, and integrate each element into the overall MVRHS capital improvement plan.