Spring is really trying to get here, but now we have to go through the fog stage.

Speaking of Paul Revere’s ride and the shot heard around the world, I am remembering the late Jonathan Revere, who replied, in response to the obvious question: “I come from the branch of the family who said, ‘the brutish are coming.’”

It was an action-packed week. Many visitors were on Island for Easter, spring break and looking for summer jobs, and the weather has finally taken a nice turn to sunny and warm temperatures.

Hello Summer

Olivia Roberta Gately and Michael Patrick Gately of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Summer Larsen Gately, on April 6 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Summer weighed 6 pounds, 0.7 ounces.

Nominations for the annual Spirit of the Vineyard are now open. The award is given annually to honor those who have volunteered for one or more nonprofit organizations on the Island.

Theresa Manning's new place has a welcoming vibe — and a menu of updated classics everyone will love.

After a wave of complaints about the removal of benches from two bus shelters adjacent to the SSA terminal in Vineyard Haven earlier this month, the Tisbury select board agreed Tuesday to replace the benches.

Officials said that Jorge Marcelo Yanza Riera, of Fall River, was working at a home on 14 Trapps Pond Road and fell from scaffolding between 20 and 30 feet onto a walk-out basement egress area below. 

Vineyard public schools superintendent Richard Smith last week offered the Edgartown job to Kate Campbell, the current Attleboro High School principal.

Gary Haley and Christopher Manning answered questions about rising property taxes, regionalization and civic participation.