• Frolicking at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
    Frolicking at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
    Ray Ewing
  • A new lamb at Mermaid Farm in Chilmark.
    A new lamb at Mermaid Farm in Chilmark.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ewes watch closely over the lambs.
    Ewes watch closely over the lambs.
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  • Two lambs at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury take advantage of some nice weather.
    Two lambs at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury take advantage of some nice weather.
    Ray Ewing
  • Spring is the time for running and playing.
    Spring is the time for running and playing.
    Ray Ewing
  • Spring lambs often come in pairs.
    Spring lambs often come in pairs.
    Ray Ewing
  • A classic sight of spring.
    A classic sight of spring.
    Ray Ewing
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  • Flat Point Farm lambs full of energy.
    Flat Point Farm lambs full of energy.
    Ray Ewing
  • Always new things to explore and play with.
    Always new things to explore and play with.
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  • A steadfast mother at Allen Farm in Chilmark checks on a new lamb.
    A steadfast mother at Allen Farm in Chilmark checks on a new lamb.
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  • Allen Healy of Mermaid Farm watches over the sheep barn.
    Allen Healy of Mermaid Farm watches over the sheep barn.
    Ray Ewing
  • Learning the ways of the farm from mom.
    Learning the ways of the farm from mom.
    Ray Ewing
  • A true harbinger of spring.
    A true harbinger of spring.
    Ray Ewing
  • Time for a bath.
    Time for a bath.
    Ray Ewing
  • Christa Fischer checking on a ewe.
    Christa Fischer checking on a ewe.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ready for the closeup.
    Ready for the closeup.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • The sound of baaing can be heard around Island farms this month.
    The sound of baa-ing can be heard around Island farms this month.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • Sheep wander a pasture at Allen Farm in Chilmark.
    Sheep wander a pasture at Allen Farm in Chilmark.
    Ray Ewing
  • Christa and Arnie Fischer of Flat Point Farm holding lambs by their barn.
    Christa and Arnie Fischer of Flat Point Farm holding lambs by their barn.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • New mothers need a lot of patience.
    New mothers need a lot of patience.
    Ray Ewing
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. 
The $1.6 million override, proposed by the town to deal with spending increases and the need for new positions in town hall, was approved 248 to 150.
West Tisbury voters gave the initial green light for a $1.6 million override and a $200,000 debt exclusion at the annual town meeting Tuesday. Both will also have to be approved at the town election...
Katie and Sean McMahon, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Angus Sean Patrick Mayhew McMahon, born on March 10.
Michelle Suzanne O’Donnell and James Michael O’Donnell, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Sienna Robin O’Donnell.
Skye Dixon and Mathieu Dixon, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Stephen Saint Aubyn Dixon, born on March 2.
Robert Edward Lee Knight 3rd of West Tisbury died on March 5.
Ralph Kirkham (Kirk) Safford 3rd of West Tisbury died in Boston on Jan. 10 with his wife Kristine by his side.