A sparse turnout of Chilmark voters at the annual town election Wednesday overwhelmingly approved two override questions to help pay for education costs. Warren Doty was elected to a sixth term as selectman

A large public-private improvement project at Squibnocket beach was rejected by a slim margin at the annual town meeting Monday night; instead the majority favored studying alternatives for the beach.

The controversial improvement project for Squibnocket beach is the talk of the town and comes to a vote Monday night in the Chilmark Community Center. Moderator Everett Poole said he will give a free rein to debate.

Incumbent selectman and board chairman Beverly Wright will be challenged for her seat by Julianne Vanderhoop. A candidates forum is scheduled for May 7 at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard League of Women Voters. The annual town election is May 15.

Family Planning of Martha’s Vineyard and Connect to End Violence are set to strengthen their partnership with a collaboration that begins May 1. Call volume for domestic violence and rape counseling was up on the Island this winter.

The popular Vineyard Haven fish market reopened in time for Easter weekend following a crash on April 5 that left the storefront in ruins and the market closed.