Next Tuesday, July 27, is the deadline for filing election papers to serve on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.

Every two years, there is an Islandwide election for the nine commissioners. At the fall elections, a minimum of one and a maximum of two commissioners will be elected from each town.

Welcome Suzannah

Naomi Dias and Billy Dias of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Suzannah Éowyn Marie Dias, born on July 16, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Suzannah weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and joins big sisters, Evelyn Joy and Penelope, and big brother, Théoden.

Please Adopt Us

A beautiful young unneutered male orange tiger cat was brought to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, July 21 — he was found wandering at night on the West Tisbury Road in Edgartown, not far from the golf course. If he is your cat, please call the Animal Shelter at 508-627-8662 — otherwise he will be put up for adoption when he is neutered. He’s very friendly and must belong to someone.

Lindsay Arrives

Sayonara and Leo De Oliveira of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Lindsay Victoria De Oliveira, born on July 15, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lindsay weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth.

Hello Pietro

Deyviane Amaral and Renato Costa of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Pietro Maya D. Amaral, born on July 15, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Pietro weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

Thais Arrives

Aline Gomes and Marquenio Pereira of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Thais Helena Pereira, born on July 9, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Thais weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.