The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts and the town of Aquinnah signed a new land-use agreement that both sides hope will avoid future disputes.
The tribe and the town were parties in a landmark case. The state's highest court ruled that the tribe can be sued for not complying with the town's land-use laws.
The agreement seeks to avoid court battles if disputes arise. Both the tribe and the town would have a say over regulation of tribal properties within town limits.
The tribal council and residents of the town must vote on the agreement before it becomes final.
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Town, Wampanoag Tribe Find Hopeful Consensus On Land Use Permitting
(The Martha's Vineyard Gazette 4/28)
Relevant Links:
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head - http://www.wampanoagtribe.net
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