The regional high school committee unanimously approved an $18.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2016 with relatively little comment or discussion.

Stacy Elizabeth Nickerson-Hall and Stephen Martellucci joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter Katama Marie Martellucci to Janice Ownbey, daughter of Joyce Ownbey and the late Richard Ownbey of Sacramento, Calif.

Following statewide funding cuts in November, the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group is reassessing maintenance projects for this year and contemplating the future of its shell recovery program.

The Oak Bluffs selectmen have approved the transfer of an all-alcohol license from Ronald and Margaret Jackson to Michael Santoro, a local restaurateur and a selectman. The Jacksons have owned and operated the Ocean View for more than three decades.

Island Grown Schools, the culinary arts program at the regional high school and 7a Foods are coming together to present a late fall garden feast featuring student chefs.

Appraisers from Skinner Inc. come to the Vineyard to evaluate your prized possessions on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6.