After months of debate over the best solution to improve public safety and mitigate summer congestion in Menemsha, selectmen approved a plan by resident Barbara Armstrong.

Ryan Rossi of West Tisbury, an Island native and former Coast Guardsman, has been named Chilmark harbor master. He will replace Dennis Jason Jr. in June.

Chilmark selectmen Tuesday evening discussed asking the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to review plans by the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to build a bingo hall on tribal land in neighboring Aquinnah.

Construction of a bus turnaround in Menemsha is on hold after Chilmark selectmen agreed to have their traffic consultant review alternatives.

A property abutting the town hall could become the new headquarters for Tri-Town ambulance, if voters agree at the annual town meeting next spring.

Construction of a bus turnaround in Menemsha is on hold after Chilmark selectmen agreed this week to allow time for critics to submit recommendations for alternatives.

Chilmark will take steps apply to become a green community under the Massachusetts Green Communities Act.

Chilmark selectmen agreed this week to upgrade the retirement policy for Tri-Town Ambulance paramedics.

A dispute over use and control of the Menemsha fuel dock was resolved amid testy exchanges at the Chilmark selectmen’s meeting Tuesday.

A new Chilmark fire station inched a little closer to reality last week when selectmen reviewed a preliminary site design that they said could work.