The YMCA and Martha’s Vineyard Arena plan to merge on Dec. 31, leaders for both organizations confirmed this week.

North Water street in Edgartown was a scene of shattered glass, kicked-in fences, smashed Christmas light bulbs and beer bottles strewn through front lawns Friday morning.

Fifteen volunteer firefighters from Edgartown and Tisbury graduated on Wednesday evening from an accelerated firefighter 1 and 2 course. The graduation ceremony was held at the Edgartown school.

A property abutting the town hall could become the new headquarters for Tri-Town ambulance, if voters agree at the annual town meeting next spring.

The independent review of the Steamship Authority looked at five major areas of SSA operations and found serious deficiencies in four.

After wide-ranging discussion Tuesday, Oak Bluffs selectmen directed their town administrator to seek a new consultant to guide the board in deciding whether to renovate the current town hall or explore other options.