A 10-article special town meeting in Chilmark next week will focus on projects in Menemsha and around Tea Lane. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Chilmark Community Center.

Cape and Islands state Sen. Dan Wolf announced this week that he will not seek a fourth term next year. He has represented the Cape and Islands since 2009.

Although a number of questions went unanswered, Edgartown selectmen this week authorized the town affordable housing trust to buy and resell a home on Metcalf Drive. It marks the first resale in Edgartown of a property originally designated as affordable housing.

In an effort to maintain town buildings, the West Tisbury selectmen last week agreed to reexamine how they budget for large maintenance projects. Town treasurer Kathy Logue suggested placing a line item in the town budget for major maintenance expenses on all town buildings and grounds.

Aquinnah voters on Tuesday sped through a 10-article special town meeting warrant — the first of the season on the Island — approving $111,200 in spending proposals.

As the new director of the Martha's Vineyard Commission, collaboration, starting discussions, affordable housing — and a few family trips to the beach — have been on Adam Turner's agenda.