Affordable Housing Committee
The Affordable Housing Committee works to create and provide a supply of affordable housing to residents of West Tisbury and administers Affordable Housing portions of the Zoning By-Laws.
Affordable Housing CommitteeAffordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust page gives information on the Trust’s members, meeting schedule & agendas/minutes, contact details, and how it supports affordable housing in West Tisbury.
Affordable Housing TrustAmbulance: Tri-Town Ambulance Service
Tri-Town Ambulance Service is an ALS-level emergency service serving Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury, staffed with full-time paramedics and supplemented by volunteer and seasonal EMTs.
Ambulance: Tri-Town Ambulance ServiceAmericans with Disabilities Act
This page outlines the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and services for West Tisbury, including access, accommodations, and how to request assistance.
Americans with Disabilities ActAnimal Control
The Animal Control Officer is responsible to attend to all complaints or other matters pertaining to domestic animals/livestock, to protect animals from cruelty, neglect or abuse.
Animal ControlAssessors Office
The Assessors’ Office page shows West Tisbury’s property tax info, including the FY2025 tax rate, assessment records, exemptions, maps, meeting schedule, and contact details.
Assessors OfficeBoard of Health
This page is for the West Tisbury Board of Health — showing meeting schedule, staff & contact info, online permitting & licensing, and the latest notices/regulations.
Board of HealthBuilding Department
This page describes how West Tisbury’s Building Department operates, including how to get permits & inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, gas, etc., staff contacts, office hours, and online permitting tools.
Building DepartmentByways Committee
This page is for the Byways Committee in West Tisbury — listing members, contact info, meeting schedule/agendas/minutes, and info about scenic roads.
Byways CommitteeCapital Improvements Planning Committee
The “Capital Improvements Planning Committee” page explains how the town evaluates and recommends major projects/assets (costing over $25K & lasting 5+ years) over a 5-year capital plan, including preparing the next fiscal year’s capital budget.
Capital Improvements Planning CommitteeCemeteries
This page lists West Tisbury’s cemeteries, their staff, commissioners, contact info, rules/regulations, and related forms & services.
CemeteriesClimate Advisory Committee
This page is for West Tisbury’s Climate Advisory Committee, listing its purpose, members, meetings, and climate initiatives.
Climate Advisory CommitteeCommunity Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee helps develop and administer projects funded with Community Preservation Act monies; it encourages participation from interested community members.
Community Preservation CommitteeComplete Streets Committee
Encouraging walking and biking is a priority for West Tisbury's Complete Streets Committee, a sub-committee of the Planning Board.
Complete Streets CommitteeConservation Commission
The mission of the Conservation Commission is to protect the wetland resources of West Tisbury according to the statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Conservation CommissionData Processing/IT
This page describes the town’s Data Processing / IT function, managing web services, software, networks, backups, and tech support for West Tisbury’s departments.
Data Processing/ITDukes County Pooled OPEB Trust
Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) are retirement benefits other than a pension, such as health, life and other insurance benefits, to which municipal employers have a liability to contribute for current and future retired employees.
Dukes County Pooled OPEB TrustEmergency Management Department
West Tisbury Emergency Management is committed to safeguarding the community by leading proactive mitigation, comprehensive planning, effective response, and resilient recovery efforts.
Emergency Management DepartmentEnergy Committee
The Energy Committee advises on local energy policy and promotes initiatives that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and support sustainable practices in the community.
Energy CommitteeFacilities Maintenance Committee
Oversees the upkeep, repairs, and long-term maintenance of town buildings and facilities.
Facilities Maintenance CommitteeFence Viewers
Officials responsible for resolving boundary and fence-related disputes between property owners.
Fence ViewersFinance Committee
Advises on the town’s budget, financial planning, and allocation of resources to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Finance CommitteeFinancial Management Team
Financial Management TeamFire Department
The Fire Department works to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education and response.
Fire DepartmentHighway Department
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safety of town roads, bridges, and related infrastructure.
Highway DepartmentHistoric District Commission
Works to preserve the town’s historic character by reviewing and guiding changes within designated historic districts.
Historic District CommissionHowes House Building Committee
Oversees planning, improvements, and maintenance of the Howes House facility for community use.
Howes House Building CommitteeImproving Governance Task Force
Works to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and accountability in town government operations.
Improving Governance Task ForceLand Bank - West Tisbury Advisory Board
Advises on Land Bank initiatives in West Tisbury, focusing on land conservation and community benefit.
Land Bank - West Tisbury Advisory BoardLocal Historical Commission
Responsible for identifying, preserving, and protecting the town’s historical and cultural resources.
Local Historical CommissionMartha's Vineyard Commission
Regional planning agency addressing development, conservation, and sustainability across Martha’s Vineyard.
Martha's Vineyard CommissionMartha's Vineyard Regional Cultural Council
Supports and promotes local arts, humanities, and cultural programs that enrich the Martha’s Vineyard community.
Martha's Vineyard Regional Cultural CouncilMartha's Vineyard Regional Refuse District
Manages solid waste disposal, recycling, and sustainability efforts for participating Island towns.
Martha's Vineyard Regional Refuse DistrictMill Brook Watershed Management
Oversees the protection, study, and management of the Mill Brook watershed to preserve water quality and ecosystem health.
Mill Brook Watershed ManagementMill Brook Watershed Management Planning Committee
Focuses on developing strategies and plans to protect and sustain the Mill Brook watershed and its natural resources.
Mill Brook Watershed Management Planning CommitteeMV Land Bank
Preserves and protects open space, trails, and natural resources across Martha’s Vineyard for public benefit.
MV Land BankMV Public Schools
Serving the Island’s students with quality education, fostering achievement, creativity, and community engagement.
MV Public SchoolsParks & Recreation
Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.
Parks & RecreationPersonnel Board
Oversees personnel policies, employee relations, and staffing matters to support fair and effective town operations.
Personnel BoardPlanning Board
Guides community development by reviewing land use, zoning, and planning to support balanced growth
Planning BoardPolice Department
The Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community. Here you can find helpful information about their initiatives, divisions, and more.
Police DepartmentPreserve West Tisbury Committee
This page gives contact info, committee members, agendas & minutes for the Preserve West Tisbury Committee.
Preserve West Tisbury CommitteeRecords Access Officer
Responsible for managing public records requests and ensuring compliance with state transparency laws.
Records Access OfficerSchool Committees, ALL Island
Coordinates education policy and decision-making across Martha’s Vineyard through island-wide school committees.
School Committees, ALL IslandSelect Board
The Select Board page describes the roles and responsibilities of the West Tisbury Select Board, setting town policy, overseeing meetings, approving appointments, preparing warrants, etc.
Select BoardShellfish Advisory Committee
Advises on shellfish management, conservation, and sustainable practices to support local marine resources.
Shellfish Advisory CommitteeShort-Term Rental Committee
Oversees regulations, policies, and community impacts related to short-term rental properties.
Short-Term Rental CommitteeTask Force Against Discrimination
Works to identify, address, and prevent discrimination while promoting equity and inclusion in the community.
Task Force Against DiscriminationTreasurer / Collector
Manages the collection, safeguarding, and reporting of the town’s revenues, taxes, and financial resources.
Treasurer / CollectorTown Accountant
The Town Accountant / Finance Director in West Tisbury manages town finances and budgets, and the current accountant is Chelsea Joiner.
Town AccountantTown Clerk
The West Tisbury Town Clerk serves as registrar of vital records, chief election official, custodian of town records, issues marriage/death/birth licenses, dog licenses, and handles meeting postings
Town ClerkTreasurer
Manages the collection, safeguarding, and reporting of the town’s revenues, taxes, and financial resources.
TreasurerTree Warden
West Tisbury Tree Warden page: Town official (elected or appointed) charged with overseeing care, planting, removal, and safety of public shade trees across streets, parks, schoolyards, and town forests.
Tree WardenUp Island Council on Aging
Up Island Council on Aging serves adults 55+ across Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury with drop-in and scheduled social, cultural, educational, and health programs plus case management and support services.
Up Island Council on AgingVineyard Transit Authority
Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) provides year-round fixed-route & paratransit service across all 6 Island towns plus a dial-a-ride option for medical trips to Boston.
Vineyard Transit AuthorityVisioning Committee
The West Tisbury Visioning Committee is a Planning Board subcommittee that hosts public forums, develops long-term goals, and shapes town planning priorities.
Visioning CommitteeWest Tisbury Transfer Station/ Landfill /Local Drop-Off
West Tisbury’s Transfer Station/Landfill/Local Drop-Off site accepts recyclables, clothing, books & small household items with specified fees and hours; certain items like appliances, large furniture, or yard waste have separate rules or locations.
West Tisbury Transfer Station/ Landfill /Local Drop-OffWT Housing Bank Committee / MV Housing Bank Review Committee
Collaborates on housing initiatives by reviewing proposals and guiding policies to support affordable housing in the community.
WT Housing Bank Committee / MV Housing Bank Review Committee