West Tisbury town accountant Bruce Stone will be retiring from his position at the beginning of next summer.
The West Tisbury select board unanimously accepted his retirement and expressed their appreciation for his service to the town during a meeting on Wednesday.
“These twenty years have provided me with the most rewarding work of my professional career,” Stone wrote in his letter to the town. “I have been extremely fortunate to have served with select boards, town employees, committees and town citizens who have displayed respect and dignity as they performed their duties always with the best interests of West Tisbury and the Island-wide community in mind.”
Stone said that he would be happy to help transition the next person to the position before he officially steps down on June 3, 2024.
In other West Tisbury news, the board wanted more details on the benefits of a regional grant before giving its support.
According to a letter from Katy Acheson, economic development director of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, the focal point for applying for the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant is to develop workforce growth.
“Areas of attention include the need for access to quality early childhood education and care, reasonable existing and affordable diverse housing, and workforce training, especially as it applies to training existing workers and under or unemployed residents,” Acheson wrote.
But West Tisbury select board members questioned how the grant would benefit the Vineyard, as opposed to the Cape and Plymouth areas.
Town administrator Jennifer Rand said the town had sent a letter of support last year as well, but made a point that the program description doesn’t really show how it benefits West Tisbury. She said it seems to be more Cape based.
“There doesn’t seem to be a way to articulate the direct benefit to West Tisbury,” Rand said. “I think it’s probably a very good program.”
“The Islands haven’t even been mentioned in any of their titles or letters or in any place,” board member Skipper Manter said.
Rand said usually the Island is lumped in for these grant programs, although this one does seem to be focused more on the Cape and Plymouth. “I also hope that they are doing their best to involve the Island where they can through the Island chamber of commerce or through the Island housing folks,” Rand said.
Board chair Cynthia Mitchell agreed that more information was needed on how the grant program benefits Martha’s Vineyard. “I think we should support it, but I also think we should push a little bit to at least … get some updates as to what could be of benefit to us,” she said.
Rand said it doesn’t seem West Tisbury has directly benefited from the program in the last year. She added it doesn’t seem unreasonable to ask for more information regarding the benefits to the Island.
The board unanimously approved endorsing the grant application alongside sending a request for additional information.
Stuart Cornock has joined Euroclear’s London office as a senior manager of the Financing and Collateral Business Development department.
In his new role, Cornock will provide sales and relationship management services for collateral-related solutions.
Having worked in London and Singapore, Cornock brings more than 20 years of experience in the securities finance industry, including stock loan trading, sales and relationship management, and regulatory reporting.
Cornock joins Euroclear from Pirum, where he served as director of origination for nearly a year.
Before that, he spent another year as director of market intelligence at S&P Global and more than four years as director at IHS Markit.
He began his journey in finance as a new issues clerk at Clerstream in 2000, where he later became GSF product manager, followed by GSF sales, and finally sales and relationship manager.
Commenting on his new position at Euroclear, Cornock says: “I’m very much looking forward to working with existing and new clients as we grow the footprint of the suite of financing and collateral products.”
DEAR HARRIETTE: Is it wise to explore a new field of work at age 36?
Growing up, I was always passionate about art and creativity. As a child, I spent hours sketching and painting, finding solace in the colors and forms that flowed from my imagination.
However, life took me on a different path, and I pursued a career in finance, which has provided stability but has left me feeling unfulfilled creatively.
I am unmarried and single; now in my mid-30s, I find myself yearning to reconnect with my artistic side and explore opportunities in a creative field.
What are your thoughts on someone planning to explore a new career field at this stage of life? I’m eager to pursue my passion and find fulfillment in my work again.
— Seeking Artistic Fulfillment
DEAR SEEKING ARTISTIC FULFILLMENT: You are young. There is no reason why you cannot make a career pivot now.
Take the time to do this strategically. Save as much money as you can in your finance job so that you create a cushion for yourself.
Sign up for art classes to hone your skills. Look into careers that value your artistic abilities so that when you do leave your job, you can find something fulfilling that also earns a living. Look at the advertising industry, graphic design, publishing and other such fields to see what opportunities are available that match your creativity.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been in a committed relationship for over seven years, but recently, my partner’s attitude toward my disability has shifted.
As someone who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury, I’ve always appreciated my partner’s support.
However, lately, they’ve started making decisions for me without consulting me, assuming I can’t handle certain tasks independently. For instance, they’ll rearrange plans, assuming venues aren’t wheelchair accessible, or speak for me in conversations about my needs. These actions make me feel sidelined and undermine my independence.
I want us to be equals in our relationship, but I’m hesitant to address this with my partner because they tend to overthink and might misunderstand my intentions.
What approach should I use to communicate my feelings to my partner without being misunderstood?
— Wanting Autonomy Back
DEAR WANTING AUTONOMY BACK: It is time for a heart-to-heart chat with your partner.
Gently express your observation that they have been making decisions for you due to your disability. While you appreciate their thoughtfulness, you do not want to lose your agency to make decisions on your own.
Thank them for loving you and thinking about you, and ask that they give you the chance to weigh in with your thoughts about whatever the situation may be. Explain that for your well-being, it is important for you to feel as independent as possible, so you want to participate in the decision-making regarding your needs.
To be sensitive to your partner’s feelings, you can state that you know they are taking extra efforts to be sure that you will be comfortable in any given situation, and you appreciate that. Still, it is important that you be allowed to speak for yourself and make your own decisions.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
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