Martha’s Vineyard may receive up to 9 inches of snow before nightfall, the National Weather Service reports. Snowfall is likely to continue through 9 p.m., with accumulation decreasing after 6 p.m.

Several Island businesses are closed due to the weather, including State Road restaurant and Vineyard Haven Library.

A presentation about the future of Mill Pond, scheduled to take place at the West Tisbury Library on Saturday, Jan. 21, has been postponed to Jan. 28 due to illness. The time of the talk remains the same: 3:30 p.m.

President of the Sea Run Brook Trout Coalition Michael Hopper will visit the Island on that date to discuss the possibility and benefits of damming, versus dredging, the West Tisbury pond.

A memorial service for Adelbert (Buddy) L. Sylvia of Edgartown will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven, officiated by the Rev. Ellen Tatreau. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The above information has been updated from the notice that appeared in the print version of today’s Gazette.

Buddy died on Oct. 27. He was 78.

He is survived by his loving wife Gloria J. (King) Sylvia and a son, Gary Sylvia, of Edgartown. He was the father of the late Dennis W. Sylvia.

Bookstore owner David LeBreton confirmed Friday that he and his wife Ann will close the Main street Edgartown store this winter after 10 years in business.

“We want to move away from the bookselling business. It’s been a wonderful experience, and this just seemed like the right time,” Mr. LeBreton told the Gazette by telephone on Friday.

A For Rent sign went up in the window of Edgartown Books on Thursday; the LeBretons, who live in Dedham and Edgartown, own the building and intend to rent the space.

A presentation about the future of Mill Pond, scheduled to take place at the West Tisbury Library on Saturday, Jan. 21, has been postponed to Jan. 28 due to illness. The time of the talk remains the same: 3:30 p.m.

President of the Sea Run Brook Trout Coalition Michael Hopper will visit the Island on that date to discuss the possibility and benefits of damming, versus dredging, the West Tisbury pond.

Members of the Occupy Martha’s Vineyard movement gathered outside the Edgartown District Courthouse Friday, protesting the anniversary of the controversial Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

West Tisbury voters will get their chance to weigh in on the Oak Bluffs roundabout this spring. On Wednesday the board of selectmen voted to place a non-binding resolution about the issue on the town’s April election ballot.

“Should a roundabout be built at the blinker intersection?” the referendum asks.

The kids at the Garden Gate Child Development Center, ages two to five, are having an art exhibit at Featherstone Center for the Arts. The reception is today, Jan. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Okay, perhaps a bit late for the little tykes but the rules are off when it comes to artists.

The kids have been working on sculptures inspired by Dr. Seuss, as well as a study in faces centered on collage exploration á la Picasso.

There will also be music, champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

For more details, call 508-696-9997.

The Edgartown historic district commission Tuesday approved the demolition of a South Water street building, making way for plans for a new mixed-use building on the site.

By SARA BROWN

The Edgartown historic district commission Tuesday approved the demolition of a South Water street building, making way for plans for a new mixed-use building on the site.

The commission approved Eugene Courtney’s application to demolish the current building at 6 South Water street, which is about 70 years old and has insect and fungus rot, Mr. Courtney said.

It was a record year for hunting deer on the Vineyard. A preliminary total of 855 deer were harvested this past year by hunters from October through December, which is considerably larger than the 570 that were harvested last year in the county and the highest total in at least several years.