The Martha’s Vineyard Commission, state representatives, town officials and others are all calling on the utility giant to find alternatives to herbicide spraying under power lines this year.

A project to install new brick sidewalks around Edgartown has put a spotlight on the role of one selectman who provided workers for the job. Selectman Michael Donaroma said he did not participate in the bid.

One of the largest land-based wind energy developers in the country has acquired a major stake in a wind farm being developed south of the Vineyard.

On their semi-annual walkabout last week, Chilmark selectmen were joined by other town officials for a close review of docks, pilings, buildings and signs in Menemsha.

Oak Bluffs selectmen this week appointed new building commissioners and an acting town accountant and gave the green light to a range of businesses.

The high school committee has formally agreed to change tack and pursue a plan to upgrade the playing fields using natural grass. A plan to revamp fields using artificial turf has been postponed indefinitely.