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There’s a lot that can be said about November.

As of Wednesday morning, other states, counties, towns and cities were still counting but not in Aquinnah.

The season for southbound migrants continues, perhaps accelerated due to the recent winter-like weather at the end of October.

Massachusetts native Joseph Breck got much right in his life.

Brrr. I guess this past week’s weather could be called a wake-up call. I hauled out the long underwear and hats.

Sarah Gruner and Christopher D’Muhala, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, William Elliott D’Muhala, born on Oct. 27.

Anna Koppel and Joseph Diodati, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Rose Diodati Koppel, born on Nov. 2.

Haley and Patrick Breslin, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Summer Breslin, born on Nov. 2.

With nine office-seekers and nine seats, the race for the MVC may have seemed unsuspenseful to those unfamiliar with the intricate makeup of the powerful regional planning agency.