The Great Harbor Association is a 501c3 non-profit preserving and nurturing Edgartown’s and Martha’s Vineyard’s special historic, residential character and unique environments.
Together, we can make a difference.
The Board is currently working on a strategic plan to illustrate the organization’s purpose and how to implement it. The five areas of focus are:
Historic Preservation: Preserving the historic residential (non-commercial) character of the area.
Conservation-Protecting special rural areas, ecosystems, and vistas to include land and water.
Public Safety/Traffic: Addressing the inconvenience and wear and tear on infrastructure associated with the growing volumes and types of vehicular traffic.
Local Merchants/Business District: Maintaining historic authenticity while providing for business prosperity to preserve the character of the district and economic health of the town.
Noise: Excessive noise is disturbing, unhealthy, not supportive of tourism, and unnecessary.
Our focus
Together, we can make a difference.
Board President: Robert Forrester
Directors: Joan Lonergan, Amanda Phillips, James Swartz, Jenny Young, Richard Zannino
Senior Administrative Assistant: Amy Cash (part time)
Research & Support: Kim Garrison (part time)
Who we are
Mission- 501©3 public charity association of year-round and seasonal Edgartown residents committed to preserving the special natural, historic, cultural, and traditional community character of the town for the enjoyment of all, today and in the future.
Special focus – The Historic District and its environs, which contain a unique concentration of the elements of this special character, is the town’s center of retail, entertainment, and hospitality businesses, seat of governance, and most heavily visited area of town. While other organizations have responsibilities in the District for specific elements, the Great Harbor Association is the only organization of residents committed to the stewardship of the whole.
Roles- GHA works in partnership with public, non-profit, and business sector organizations and leaders as an advocate, educator, communicator, convener, and collaborator.
Effectiveness- GHA’s effectiveness is dependent on it being seen and accepted as credible, capable, and trustworthy. A robust in numbers, committed and engaged membership is essential to earning this status.
Overview
Together, we can make a difference.
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