Simone Barbosa and Elieter Barbosa of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Henrique G. A. Barbosa, born on Dec. 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

One Forty Eight Main LLC purchased 148 Upper Main street in Edgartown from 148 Main Street Real Estate LLC for $2,775,000 on Dec. 2.

Two men arrested late last week in Oak Bluffs have been arraigned on drug charges related to distributing oxycodone pills on the Vineyard, according to police. Joel C. Rebello and Donald S. Berube were arraigned Monday on charges of trafficking oxycodone and conspiracy to violate drug law.

John Early has contributed so many years of public service it's difficult to come up with an actual number without a high powered calculator. Hospice of Martha's Vineyard did the math, though, and chose Mr. Early to be this year's recipient of their Spirit of the Vineyard award.

The small park space on Main street in Edgartown is once again the subject of discussion as the town has taken steps toward purchasing it. The town Community Preservation Committee unanimously recommended spending $1.9 million on the purchase at its meeting last week.

A proposed zoning bylaw that would prohibit dilapidated buildings in downtown Oak Bluffs has earned the disapproval of the town planning board, despite concern about the state of some buildings.

From retail stores to gyms and inns on the Vineyard, 48 merchants participated in small business Saturday last week, the most the Island has seen since the shopping holiday was conceived by American Express in 2010, according to Nancy Gardella at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.

In a long-awaited lottery, four Chilmark residents were awarded homesites at Nab’s Corner. The event early Friday evening was standing room only.

The Edgartown homeowners whose plans sparked public outcry have scaled back their design. The architect for Tom and Mary Folliard told two town commissions that his clients have decided to build a one-car garage.

The town of Oak Bluffs learned Friday that the federal government has approved funding to dredge under the Little Bridge at Sengekontacket Pond. The news capped a week during which selectmen began discussing alternatives if funding did not come through.