We have an adoption to report. Tabby kitten Mel has found his forever home. Congratulations.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $397,361.69 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Today’s storm is tomorrow’s high tide. That’s how Deanna Moran, the Massachusetts chief coastal resilience officer, explained the importance of getting ahead of the impacts of climate change.

Shawn M. Byrne purchased 99 South Summer street in Edgardtown from Stephen F. Railton, Peter A. Railton, Mark C. Railton and Janet D. Railton for $3,875,000 on Sept.24.

Deer season begins today, Oct. 7 and continues through Dec. 31. Hunting is permitted Monday through Saturday, a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.

Jasmine Sherman and Andrew Sherman, of Aquinnah, announce the birth of a daughter, Winona Sky Sherman, born on Oct. 1.

Abla Do Nascimento and Caio Castrode Oliveira, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Joao Nicolas Pereira Castro, born on Sept. 30.

Cathleen Garcia and Milan Blagojevic, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Lazar Finn Blagojevic, born on Sept. 25.

Islanders will have a chance to air their concerns about the management of the Manuel F. Correllus state forest next week when state officials hold a public meeting on the Vineyard. 

During her long career at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum as its oral historian, Linsey Lee has interviewed over 1,000 Islanders, giving voice to their lives and stories.