The Steamship Authority will continue to explore possible new routes between the Vineyard and New Bedford — one for barging trash and another for freight ferry service, both using private contractors.

Islanders of all ages headed to the beach to pick up trash and celebrate Earth Day Saturday. The annual beach cleanups on the Island are as old as Earth Day itself.

Tivoli Paint in Vineyard Haven has new owners. Diego and Andora Avansini said they have always envisioned owning a business together. The store will relocate to 426 State Road.

Sewer expansions and spending to bury utility lines on Beach Road top the agenda when Tisbury voters convene for their annual town meeting.

Facing long odds, the town of Aquinnah and a community group this week officially decided to fight to overturn an appellate court’s ruling that a gambling hall can be located on tribal land at the Island’s western edge.

At their annual town meeting Monday, voters in Chilmark will revisit a number of issues from previous town meetings, including a request to allow the sale of beer and wine in restaurants.