A decisive shutout for the Vineyard boys that showcased an unsung defense and a bittersweet loss for the girls that capped a strong season were the benchmarks of the weekend as the early rounds of high school soccer playoffs got underway.

The regional high school committee voted unanimously Thursday evening to appoint a 25-member, all-Island building committee to shepherd the high school’s progress toward full acceptance into a key state funding program.

The ultimate inter-Island rivalry is rekindled this week, as the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School prepares to host Nantucket in a slate of fall sports contests culminating Saturday in a battle for the coveted Island Cup.

The All-Island School Committee signed new contracts covering teachers and educational support personnel for the next three years.

Eversource's redeployment of workers to Florida to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian could delay getting high-voltage electrical service installed into Tisbury School's modular classrooms.