Three lucky mothers whose children wrote prize-winning essays about them were honored Sunday at the Harbor View Hotel.

Town meeting season came to a lively end Tuesday when voters in Aquinnah dug in and debated a wide range of issues. Many votes required a standing tally.

Tisbury selectmen will take steps to remove a derelict building on the harborfront property known as Boch Park, owned by Ernie Boch Jr. Mr. Boch said he is happy the building will come down.

Rebecca Haag, a Chilmark resident and former business executive, has been named executive director of Island Grown Initiative.