Firefighters and emergency personnel faced high winds and driving snow Saturday at a garage fire in Edgartown.

Property tax bills went out, and while homeowners continue to pay less than those on the mainland, their tax burden will be heavier.

In early February, library lovers will be invited to carry the first of nearly 50,000 books and other items to the new Edgartown library building.

Edgartown selectmen named 12 police officers to new three-year appointments, at their meeting Tuesday. Chief David Rossi requested the reappointments.

Oneil Wilson, Claudia Murillo and their son Alex met all the criteria to buy the home at 42 Richmond avenue for a below-market price of $225,000.

The ferry Woods Hole made her first voyage a little earlier than planned this month in Morgan City, La., where the vessel is nearing completion.