Yes, I am writing about whales that were not seen from the Island!

Select board chair Gail Barmakian invited Robert Davis to the board’s Tuesday meeting after Oak Bluffs wasn’t notified about the potential of 41 North Offshore using the Steamship’s Oak Bluffs terminal to ship freight and heavy equipment to and from New Bedford.

The entire community has fallen into a state of grief with the sudden loss of neighbor, friend, Island advocate and town counsel Ron Rappaport.

We have been enjoying some great summer weather. The sun is shining, the sky is that beautiful blue and just enough breeze to be comfortable.

There is much activity and planning this week as the Vineyard Preservation Trust prepares to host its annual Patrons Party and Auction, chaired this year by trustee Debi Crews.

The first First Friday in Vineyard Haven was a great success. Throughout the summer, the first Friday of every month will be a town party.

The Island’s Brazilian community is putting on a show, a festa, and all are bem-vindo — which means welcome.

There are still tee times available for the community center golf tournament on Saturday, June 22.

The Chilmark Community Center announced its summer programming and staff on Tuesday, with longtime tennis pro Eddie Stahl notably not on the list.

The Aquinnah select board announced plans Tuesday to host a special town meeting in the third week of August to address issues not covered at annual town meeting in May.