Martha's Vineyard Community

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One Island w/ six towns and different policies impacts health, policing, etc Steamship Authority connects the island to urban areas on the Cape (Falmouth) Non-profits cover Cape and Islands but service don't always cover both Regional Hospital services entire island and works with Steamship Authority (Falmouth) All boards that provide services are almost exclusively run by white people

The island is Native American territory (two indigenous tribes - , Wampanoag tribe in Aquinnah & Wampanoag tribe in Chappaquiddick), there is indigenous housing in Aquinnah, Significant historical Black and immigrant populations Methodist Society Campground Meeting Association (historic district) Ink Well (previously segregated portion of the island) Languages - Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, French Predominately retiree population High immigrant population (seasonal workers as well as year round residents), multiple generations of undocumented immigrants in need of protection and services.

Ensuring wind energy companies and Cannabis companies are hiring local residents, As an island community the climate crisis and rising tides are an important concern, Renewable energy and accompanying workforce are concerns for the island, Representation and concerns for high immigrant workforce, Increased housing costs have impacted the low-wage workforce housing, Large agricultural industry on island

Growing concerns over homelessness given above concerns re housing costs,

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Martha's Vineyard Community

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Economic or Environmental Interests

Ensuring wind energy companies and Cannabis companies are hiring local residents, As an island community the climate crisis and rising tides are an important concern, Renewable energy and accompanying workforce are concerns for the island, Representation and concerns for high immigrant workforce, Increased housing costs have impacted the low-wage workforce housing, Large agricultural industry on island


Community Activities and Services

One Island w/ six towns and different policies impacts health, policing, etc Steamship Authority connects the island to urban areas on the Cape (Falmouth) Non-profits cover Cape and Islands but service don't always cover both Regional Hospital services entire island and works with Steamship Authority (Falmouth) All boards that provide services are almost exclusively run by white people


Cultural or Historical Interests

The island is Native American territory (two indigenous tribes - , Wampanoag tribe in Aquinnah & Wampanoag tribe in Chappaquiddick), there is indigenous housing in Aquinnah, Significant historical Black and immigrant populations Methodist Society Campground Meeting Association (historic district) Ink Well (previously segregated portion of the island) Languages - Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, French Predominately retiree population High immigrant population (seasonal workers as well as year round residents), multiple generations of undocumented immigrants in need of protection and services.


Community Needs and Concerns

Growing concerns over homelessness given above concerns re housing costs,
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