The Tanzanian government awarded Precious Projects, an education organization with ties to the Vineyard, with the Uhuru Torch, an annual honor presented to organizations and individuals who make significant contributions to socio-economic progress in the African country.

After nearly four months of back-and-forth, the Edgartown historic district commission approved a controversial home renovation on South Water street. A pool originally included was scrapped.

During a tour of the construction 12 miles south of the Vineyard, the company behind the project said the turbines could start producing electricity as early as October.

Fishermen, scallopers and the Island residents and visitors who feast on their catch all gathered by the Menemsha docks Thursday for the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust’s annual Meet the Fleet Event.

Two Steamship Authority ferries, M/V Gay Head and M/V Nantucket, are out of service for the weekend, although the Nantucket is expected to be back in action Sunday night.

Jefrey DuBard, a member of the housing committee and the Island Housing Trust board, came under scrutiny last month for a potential conflict of interest when he voted on a trust housing project before the affordable housing committee.