A proposed arts and humanities center in West Tisbury would play host to classes, discussion space and weddings, drawing support and questions during an MVC hearing Thursday.

Philip J. (Jeffrey) Norton Jr., the longtime Edgartown town moderator who had led town meetings with a deft hand and dry wit for 43 years, died Saturday at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Tisbury residents vented about shaking houses, damaged grass, loud noises and heavy traffic during a public meeting Thursday.

Two candidates are facing off in the race for Cape and Islands District Attorney, the first time in two decades the election has not featured the incumbent.

Martha’s Vineyard voters are set to weigh in on a trio of contested local races and choose among candidates for regional commissions in midterm elections Tuesday.

Island housing advocates have formed a working group to redraft stalled housing bank legislation in the hopes that it can pass at the state level.