Boosted by the recent announcement of a state grant, a project to dredge the Tashmoo channel this fall appeared to be nearing reality this week.

Despite ongoing objections from property owners, the Tisbury planning board made a case for the Beach Road improvement plan.

A state plan for major improvements on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven is set to begin in the fall of 2019, but property owners continue to harbor serious concerns.

Ongoing staff shortages in the Tisbury police department were a topic for discussion with the town selectmen this week.

Tisbury selectmen this week approved a license for the first taxi company on the Island to use a meter app for fares.

The selectmen and school committee will meet Tuesday to discuss how to start over with the school building project.

Tisbury selectmen granted the harbor master’s request for an additional $25,000 to inspect, repair, or replace 30 town moorings.

The state Department of Transportation has finalized a $5.2 million renovation plan for the coastal roadway that runs along the Vineyard Haven waterfront.

The chairman of the Tisbury selectmen signed a letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on Tuesday formally withdrawing from the process.

The search for a new police chief, laurels for the town shellfish constable and taxi regulations topped a three-hour Tisbury selectmen’s meeting Tuesday.