So many trees, standing out there in forests and fields, and so blatantly visible this time of year without their leaves.

We have some new feline arrivals at the shelter. First up is a purebred Russian Blue named Lola.

Irked at property owners who do not keep their walks shoveled after snowstorms, Tisbury selectmen are considering a tougher approach.

Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank has donated $5,000 to the Oak Bluffs Firemen’s Civic Association to purchase weight-training equipment for a new exercise and fitness room at the Oak Bluffs fire station.

Affordable housing and better access to mainland health care services are priority needs for older Islanders, a recent survey has found. The Healthy Aging Task Force survey is expected to set the stage for future initiatives among the elderly.

Scheduling, grading and cell phone policies were all topics for discussion when Sara Dingledy met with parents, faculty and staff Tuesday morning over coffee and pastries.