The planning board voted Tuesday to initiate the public hearing process on the prohibition of court construction. The board was previously considering a moratorium after complaints about the potential proliferation of the sport. 

The Vineyard girls soccer team has picked up right where they left off last season, dominating their opponents by way of relentless attack and near-impenetrable defense.

The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center is hosting a community prayer service on Friday titled An Interfaith Gathering for the People of Israel — Grief, Prayer and a Vision for the Future.

The seasons have changed from summer to autumn; you can feel it in the air.

The meditation from the Chilmark church’s bulletin last Sunday was a quote from Anne of Green Gables: “I’m glad to live in a world where there are Octobers!”

Maggots and mortality are worst-case scenarios.

The adoption news of the week is that Jasmine, the long-haired, gray/dilute calico cat, has an adoption pending.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $156,250 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Oak Bluffs residents will have a chance to cast their votes on a number of town spending decisions next month when a 12-article special town meeting commences on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Performing Arts Center. 

Marc Prospect Hill LLC purchased property on Gosnolds Way in Chilmark from Frank V. Sica for $10,500,000 on Oct. 2.