The Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club has named Barbara-jean Chauvin as its interim executive director.

The Trustees of Reservations and the Edgartown zoning board told the state they wanted to pause their ongoing lawsuit after working out a course of action for the Trustees to file an application with the town. 

A Cape Cod judge is considering the Dukes County sheriff’s request this week to toss out a lawsuit filed against him by the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office. 

We have an adoption to report. The Gerbils, Bert and Ernie, have found a new home. Congratulations.

Edgartown
Jane Kentnor Dean purchased 9 Hannahs Way in Edgartown from Leo Catino for $1,099,000 on August 27.

Vanessa Hitomi Kataoka and Lucas Simoes, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Athena Hikari Kataoka Simoes, born on Sept. 2 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

Ana and Joenes Ribeiro, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Davi Couto Ribeiro, born on Sept. 2 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

There are few changes I love more than the switch from summer to fall. I know the calendar still has us in summer, but the weather is simply delightful.

What a difference one week makes. Last week included 14 species, eight of which were migrating through rather than species that nest on the Island.

There has been a rash of complaints across the Island.