The developer of a proposed mixed-income subdivision in Edgartown attempted last week to withdraw its application to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, in a bid for better odds from the town planning board.

Sean DeBettencourt, a fourth-generation Islander who said he is focused on keeping the Vineyard attainable for families and the middle class, joined the Oak Bluffs select board last week.

After 27 years of coaching the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys’ varsity hockey team, Matt Mincone is retiring. His long career included two state championship wins.

For 33 years the Vineyard Conservation Society has hosted the Island’s largest beach cleanup to honor Earth Day and raise awareness about the dangers of plastics in the ocean.

A new restaurant in a well-known location got the green light Wednesday from the Tisbury planning board, which voted unanimously — but with conditions — to issue a special permit for MV Tap.

Town officials in West Tisbury are trying to figure out if money approved at town meeting for police details can be paid to non-union employees. 

A new hotel is proposed for Oak Bluffs in the spot where the Ocean View restaurant welcomed generations of Islanders for dinner. And a fun Island to-do list to help you through school vacation.

Alex Morrison's win over seven-term incumbent select board member Michael Donaroma heralds the arrival of a younger generation in town politics.

The season gets off to a galloping start on Saturday with the opening of the Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs.

Robert V. Hammett of Oak Bluffs and Deborah Hammett are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Emily to Chase Stormer.