| Personnel | General Phone 508-693-3453 | Joined MVC | Responsibility Summary |
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Executive Director x111 or direct 508-338 7321 |
August 2015 |
I am responsible for the overall management of the agency including the planning and regulatory activities, staff, finances, as well as relations with public entities, the media and the public. |
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Water Resource Planner x117 or direct 508-338-7319 |
June 2011 |
I carry out the MVC's surface water monitoring program; monitor Innovative / Alternative systems for nitrogen reduction; perform critical review of DRI projects; & provide educational/technical support to town boards and citizen action groups. |
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Biochar Specialist 508-693-3453 |
September 2023 |
I am a Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellow, funded thru Sept. 2024, conducting an Island-wide project about biochar, a charcoal-based soil supplement made out of wood waste that can build healthy soils, improve groundwater and sink carbon. I am collecting data on the production and application of biochar, demonstrating how to use this technology in an ecological stewardship program, & teaching people how they can make and use biochar. |
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Special Projects Planner & DCPC Coordinator x121 or direct 508-338-7316 |
July 2016 |
I specialize in facilitating multi-town projects, primarily dealing with climate change and resiliency planning. This includes managing our Island Transportation Engineer, along with coordinating Districts of Critical Planning Concern (DCPC) inquiries. |
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Climate Change Coordinator x119 or direct 508-338-7318 |
December 2020 | I advance climate change-related projects and initiatives to enhance the Island’s climate resiliency. This includes addressing the natural and built environment, public health and safety, local economic impacts and the shift to renewable energy to eliminate our greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Research & Communications Manager direct 774-563-5363 |
May 2019 |
I work with MVC staff, commissioners, towns, and the public to conduct research, including data collection and analysis; oversee MVC communications and publications; and provide general staff support. |
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Transportation Planner x116 or direct 508-338-7315 |
February 2009 |
As the liasion to MassDOT, I coordinate the Joint Transportation Committee, oversee the Regional Transportation Plan & the Transportation Improvement Program for the Island and conduct traffic counting analyses. |
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Executive Asst./DRI Admin x110 or direct 508-338-7313 774-563-5279 |
March 2017 |
I assist Adam Turner and other MVC staff with preparing presentation materials; am the initial contact for public relations; assist with coordinating the review of DRIs (Developments of Regional Impact); and I manage Adam's calendar. |
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DRI Coordinator x118 or direct 508-338-7312 |
January 2023 | I oversee the administration of Development of Regional Impact (DRI) reviews. My background is in journalism. |
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Chief Fiscal Officer x112 or direct 508-338-7317 |
July 2011 |
I manage the MVC's finances and am also the MVC's Human Resources Administrator. I prepare our annual budget and manage grant funds. |
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Cartographer/GIS Coordinator x120 or direct 508-338-7320 |
September 2003 |
I provide cartographic services and spatial analysis for the MVC staff and all town departments within Dukes County. I also manage the County's GIS (Geographic Information System) ArcGIS OnLine site and spatial data warehouse hub. |
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Island Housing Planner x123 or direct 508-338-2405 cell 508-274-2450 |
November 2022 | I provide housing planning and policy support to the towns, engage the Island community in identifying and pursuing housing solutions, and elevate Island housing goals with state agencies and policymakers. |
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Senior Planner x115 or direct 508-338-7311 |
February 1999 |
I conduct projects ranging from planning, policy, education and regulation; a fair amount of which is transportation related--especially involving bicyclists, pedestrians and hikers. I also assist the director with the organization and operation of the commission. |
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Kate Warner |
Regional Energy Planner x113 or direct 508-338-7314 |
September 2022 | I am responsible for energy planning to support our transitioning away from fossil fuels to meet the Island and State's decarbonization goals and to make our Island energy-resilient in the face of climate change. This position is currently funded by the Martha's Vineyard Vision Fellowship thru Aug. 2024. |
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