One Island, one town - The Martha's Vineyard Times

One Island, one town - The Martha's Vineyard Times

In 2008, as Vineyarders worked with the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to create “The Island Plan,” someone asked the question: Why is our small Island divided into six towns, and why is Nantucket just one? Nobody knew for certain, but ever since, I have made random observations about the idea of “One Island, one town.” Recently, at Stillpoint, myself and a group of about 40 Vineyard residents gathered to discuss the idea. At least one select boar…