Island veterans gathered with friends and family Thursday evening to celebrate the ongoing development of the Vineyard’s first-ever veterans affordable housing complex, which is on track to begin construction in early 2024.

The Island’s first residential center for adults with autism is nearing a major milestone, with one of its buildings potentially opening as early as next year.

Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard, which operates the winter shelter and two transitional group homes on the Island, is planning to buy a six-bedroom dormitory on Hudson avenue with the potential of opening the property in November.

Developer Jefrey DuBard is in the process of buying Airport Fitness, the racquet sport hub and gym that has been in the West Tisbury airport business park since 1996, longtime owner Connie McHugh recently told members.

There are no adoptions to report this week but our featured pets are Peter and Teddy, one-year-old, black male rabbits who are brothers.