A new subdivision plan in Edgartown could help Islanders who make too much money to qualify for affordable housing but don’t earn enough to afford the Vineyard’s sky high real estate prices. 

The Dukes County Commission Wednesday approved Edgartown’s request to allow dogs on parts of the beach free of shorebirds as long as they are on a leash or lead.

Vineyard Democrats also threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, a longtime Vineyard visitor.

The Trustees of Reservations reported Friday that potential debris had come ashore on Wasque and the nonprofit was working with the offshore wind energy company to retrieve any pieces of the broken fiberglass. 

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital canceled all non-urgent surgeries and other medical visits Friday after a global Microsoft software outage.