British architect Norman Foster’s controversial building project on the Tisbury Great Pond, decried by neighbors as environmentally destructive, is not in violation of West Tisbury zoning bylaws, the town building inspector said.

The recent decision to reaffirm some 170 acres of land owned by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as a federal trust is welcome news to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.

The Chilmark select board voted to recommend the long-planned Peaked Hill Pastures affordable housing project Tuesday, but directed the planning board to make changes, reducing density and adding homesite lots.

The Christmas spirit was shattered on Dec. 26 when we learned that Roxbury and Vineyard entrepreneur Calvin (Kern) Grimes lost his battle with cancer.

The public hearing scheduled for Dec. 29 will instead take place Jan. 12.

Tonya Sequiera, of Edgartown, announces the birth of a daughter, Alaina Mae Sequira, born on Dec. 22.

Kailey and Nicholas Manzone, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Addison Lee Manzone, born on Dec. 20.

Due to the holidays, we have no adoptions to report this week.

As the coalition to create a Martha’s Vineyard housing bank whittles away at a draft town meeting warrant article, questions and criticism from public officials keep flowing.

Here we find ourselves at the end of another year. Each day is a little longer now, and every extra minute of light in the sky feels like a gift.