Public Testimony Archive

One of the longstanding activities of the organization is to provide input to public reviews of proposed developments and to other government processes on relevant environmental issues.

VCS regularly submits testimony to Town boards, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and other state and federal agencies on issues ranging from housing and land use to habitat protection and community planning. The following summaries highlight key areas of our ongoing advocacy.

Below is a selection of recent testimony submitted by VCS to Town boards, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and other state and federal agencies. These examples represent some of the most notable and ongoing issues we continue to address.

Black-and-white photo of two people standing beside a large sign reading “Recycling Center” in an outdoor, wooded area.

Housing & Development

Land Use & Habitat Protection

  • Special Ways DCPC, Martha’s Vineyard Commission
  • Habitat Take Mitigation, Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP)

Infrastructure & Energy

Artificial Turf Sports Fields

VCS has been involved for more than six years in advocacy around a proposal to install one or more artificial turf playing fields at the Regional High School. Joining with colleague groups and concerned citizens, VCS has submitted numerous letters and oral testimony to various boards and committees, including:

Additional Areas