Aquinnah selectmen on Tuesday voted to reestablish a town parks and recreation commission — the first in several years — to help oversee the Gay Head Light and other key properties in town.

The legendary dragger has left her berth in Menemsha Harbor for the last time. Owner Greg Mayhew and his son Todd motored the 75-foot Unicorn over to New Bedford, where it will likely be salvaged for parts.

The Martha's Vineyard Cancer Support Group was incorporated in 1996. Last year the group gave away about $37,000 to Islanders in need — climbing to around $40,000 this year.

A crowd gathered for the festive annual party at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, the sixth night of Hanukkah and the eve of the new month in the Hebrew calendar.

A researcher for Brandeis University this week presented the first results of a major survey by the Healthy Aging Task Force that will help set the course for Islandwide aging initiatives.

As Menemsha Channel is dredged for first time in decades, Chilmark and Aquinnah officials are protecting Menemsha Pond from increased boat traffic.