An Edgartown woman was sentenced to two years in state prison this week after pleading guilty to a series of home break-ins in the downtown village of Edgartown.

Christine Houston, 58, a resident of Norton street and familiar figure in town, where she had previously worked at the council on aging, was ordered to pay more than $60,000 in restitution to the owners of the homes where she stole jewelry, silver and prescription drugs over a period of time dating back to 2009.

Mya Arrives

Julia and Ryan Smith of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Mya Wild Smith, born on Jan. 13, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Mya weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. She is welcomed by two-year-old sister Hailey Elizabeth Smith, too.

Hello, Hailey

Ashley and Michael Waters of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Joan Waters, born on Jan. 14, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Hailey weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. She joined older sister Danielle Ponte and brother Michael H. Waters.

To the Mansion

Vineyarders are invited to book a room at the Mansion House for $26 per person during the month of January to celebrate Sherm and Susie Goldstein’s 26 years as innkeepers.

Welcome Jacob

Sarah and David Henry of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Jacob Matthew Henry, born on Jan. 15, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jacob weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. He was welcomed by big sister Abigail Henry, too.

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