On Saturday the West Tisbury byways committee will present a brief history of the old dirt paths and cart tracks that today are protected special ways within the town. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the town library.

Voters in all six Island towns this year will decide whether to join a growing list of cities and towns across the country that have pledged support for their immigrant communities and existing law enforcement procedures.

An ad hoc citizen group has assembled to develop an action plan for the growing housing crisis on the Vineyard. The first step comes at town elections beginning next week, when voters will be asked to weigh in.

Feeding a Family is as much a game plan for an entire year of dinners as a cookbook. Sarah Waldman’s new cookbook presents full menus, a main dish, a suggested side, and sometimes dessert.

The cats in the cat room waiting for their forever homes are two females.