The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission voted Thursday to take the first steps toward opening up nine additional acres for development in the business park.

Tisbury selectmen voted to offer the job of police chief to Sturbridge administrative lieutenant Mark Saloio following a public interview and forum Thursday.

Striking a new tone of collaboration, Oak Bluffs and Tisbury selectmen agreed this week to join forces on three initiatives, including reining in spending on human services.

Capping years of debate, the Edgartown planning board voted 4-1 to approve the construction of a 115-foot AT&T cell tower on Chappaquiddick Tuesday night.

The Harbor View Hotel will close from Oct. 1 until Memorial Day 2019 as extensive renovations begin on the historic Edgartown hotel.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank will continue water testing in Ice House Pond this fall following a summer of off-and-on swimming closures.