From the June 7, 1940 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

Benjamin Taylor purchased 131 Shubael Weeks Road in West Tisbury from Barbara A. Bennett TRS and William D. Bennett 2004 Trust for $2,000,000 on May 31.

Evonne Terpanier and Shawn Trepanier Jr., of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Eloise Elizabeth Trepanier, born on May 29.

Elizabeth Teresa Robinson and Jaroslav Darien Kral, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Teresa Elizabeth Kral, born on June 2.

Theresa and Tim Fay, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Elodie Louise Fay, born on May 31.

Naomi Higgins, 42, of Edgartown, was arraigned on April 20 charges in Edgartown of threatening to commit a crime and witness intimidation.

We have certainly been enjoying some great weather. The sun has been shining and there has been a nice breeze blowing just enough to keep it cool enough.

Come to the fairgrounds for the first farmers’ market of the season on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Some worry about high school graduation and others see it as liberating.

This Friday, June 7, is our first First Friday. Be mindful of parking restrictions in Vineyard Haven.