The Barnraisers ball is Saturday, Nov. 3 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.

Greg Palermo and Margaret Curtin are not ones to cry wolf.

Dawn MacMullen and Michael Maynard of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Zappa Gabriel Maynard, born on Oct. 26.

Niki Deharo and Andrew Kelly of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Thayer Margaret Kelly, born on Oct. 29.

Debra and Peter Metell of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Peter Anthony Jr., born on Oct. 29.

Olivia Giordano and Carl Giordano of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Luca John Giordano, born on Oct. 25.

Nisha McCoy and Karter Moran of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Everett Lee Moran, born on Oct. 27.

Tara M. Ledden and William J. Ledden of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Anastasia Maura Ledden, born on Oct. 25.

Amid mounting concerns about its structural integrity, the historic steeple that stands above the Tisbury town hall will be removed. Town facilities manager Kirk Metell said the project is expected to begin Dec. 1.

You don’t need to drive all of the way to Vermont to be treated to fall colors this year.