Greg Leland has been on paid administrative leave since July. The chief, who was promoted to the top position in 2020, was being investigated by the town’s legal counsel for reasons that have not been made public.

A new report from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium this week estimated that the right whale population rose to about 372 whales at the beginning of 2023, up from a previous estimate of 356 whales. 

While several select board members voiced their appreciation that the post office was trying to respond to complaints, they were not convinced that adding outdoor lockers was a solution.

About 730 students are enrolled at the high school, representing a wide variety of backgrounds and educational needs. With the student population expected to rise in the coming years, school leaders are pondering replacing the aging building.

Archery season for deer has wrapped up its third week on the Island, and in a mild autumn with leaves only just beginning to turn, hunters are calling it a good season so far.

Voter registration is up, early voting has begun and town clerks across the Island are busy preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest general elections in Martha’s Vineyard history.