A group of Nantucket residents filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Management and others, claiming federal officials did not adequately consider the adverse effects on the North Atlantic Right whale and other marine life.

Martha’s Vineyard public school students, faculty and staff will be required to wear masks when schools open in two weeks, following a state mandate issued Wednesday.

Outdoor mask mandates, reduced parking at Menemsha and eliminating the VTA sunset bus run were all on the table for discussion Tuesday at a joint meeting of the Chilmark selectmen and board of health — but no action was taken on any front.