The developers behind a controversial housing proposal intended for the outskirts of Edgartown are coming back before Island planners with a new plan to develop up to 54 acres of land for 36 rental units, 12 duplexes and 26 single-family lots.

Earlier this fall, the town filed a lawsuit against Green Villa, claiming the developer is attempting to circumnavigate the way large housing projects have gone through the permitting process for years. 

The adoption new of the week is that the torbie kittens, Pippin and Meryl, have and adoption pending where they will be able to spend their lives together. Fingers crossed for this wonderful holiday present for all.

Tisbury will hold a special town meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center in Oak Bluffs. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

The Steamship Authority this week sold off the M/V Gay Head, just days before the M/V Barnstable is set to make its first trip to Nantucket.