Converting existing market-rate properties to year-round affordable housing is on the table for discussion in at least one town as Island leaders regroup over draft housing plans.

A long-planned medical marijuana dispensary in West Tisbury was referred to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for review, in light of a proposal to relocate the business.

Fire protection problems at the Edgartown courthouse have been known since at least 2001, when a state report recommended upgrades to increase safety in the 1856 brick building.

Dukes County commissioners voted Wednesday to appoint Richard Wharton Jr., a former Navy pilot, to the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission.

Oak Bluffs took another step toward creating a town cultural district Tuesday as selectmen gave the green light to the proposal after several weeks of discussion.