The Island Community Chorus begins a new semester on Monday, Jan. 8, rehearsing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Edgartown Public Library.

Former Edgartown School committee and Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee member Kimberly Kirk will rejoin the town school committee beginning with its Jan. 8 meeting.

After opening a new location in Connecticut, the owner of Jimmy Seas Pan Pasta is planning a slow retreat from his Oak Bluffs restaurant in order to give a new owner the chance to learn the pasta business. 

As we look back at 2023 and look forward for 2024, several things come to mind.

We're sad to report that Ralphie welcomed in the new year alone at the shelter.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $71,490 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

John D. Plante and Laura M. Spencer purchased 33 Renear street in Vineyard Haven from Jacqueline Rose Foster for $964,000 on Dec. 28, 2023.

I must say: Tuesday's cloudless, sunny day was a welcome relief to greet the brand-new year.

While I may not be a Swiftie, I can appreciate Taylor's taste in trees.

The 64th annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Dec. 31, 2023.