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West Tisbury officials plan to post openings for up to three positions on a rules and regulations short-term rental committee. This follows voters approving the town’s short-term rental bylaw in April. The town select board on Wednesday tasked the committee with drafting rules and regulations for the short-term rental bylaw, including recommending a fee structure […]

As town officials and housing advocates have worked to improve year-round housing on the Island, many see the rise in short-term rentals as one obstacle.  But in order to properly understand and regulate the industry, another hurdle that needs to be addressed is knowing exactly how many short-term rentals are actually on the Island.  “We […]

At a joint meeting with the West Tisbury planning board this week, the town’s short-term rental committee shared a draft proposal for a bylaw focused on managing and regulating short-term rentals.  West Tisbury officials are hoping that they can curb the increase of investment rental properties and maintain the unique year-round community by altering the […]

West Tisbury residents will decide whether to bring change to the town’s zoning bylaws at the upcoming annual spring town meeting.  On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the West Tisbury zoning amendments committee held an informal meeting with the public to gain insight into the proposed zoning amendment bylaws. A public hearing will be held at a […]

The West Tisbury planning board unanimously approved the proposed bylaw that would limit the size of houses in town. The proposed bylaw was brought before them by Preserve West Tisbury, a subcommittee of the planning board. Samantha Look, a member of Preserve West Tisbury, said further edits were made after the previous meeting, which brought […]

On Monday, the West Tisbury planning board held a public hearing about an application from Island Autism Group for a special permit for development on 515 Lambert’s Cove Road. The development would create a community area run by Island Autism Group consisting of a hub house, two shared four-bedroom houses, a barn, three two-bedroom cottages, […]