A major overhaul of the state zoning, planning and subdivision laws is gaining support from Island planning board members and members of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. The changes would bring the state more in line with national standards.

Wampanoag tribal leaders reacted with disappointment and casino opponents with relief following a ruling by a federal judge Friday denying the tribe the right to build a casino on tribal land in Aquinnah.

Two months after the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission placed airport manager Sean Flynn on paid administrative leave there is no outcome regarding his employment, according to the commission chairman.

With time running out on the formal legislative session for the year, a revised bill to overhaul the outdated Massachusetts Public Records Law was inching its way out of a joint committee and toward a possible vote this week.

Oak Bluffs voters will decide whether to authorize additional spending on the Niantic Park reconstruction project and repairs for the North Bluff sea wall at a special town meeting next Tuesday.

West Tisbury voters will decide whether to expand a town affordable housing initiative and spend money on a short list of maintenance projects at a special town meeting next week.