Noam Chomsky, widely known as one of the most influential thinkers, offered his thoughts on a variety of pressing issues Monday at the Tabernacle.

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival Wednesday took ownership of the Walsh property in West Tisbury, but announced that it would resell the property, possibly to a neighbor group that is a potential buyer.

The West Tisbury historic district commission has joined town selectmen and many others in raising concerns about plans by the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival to relocate.

In a letter, selectmen urged directors for the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival to reconsider a plan to buy property off Old County Road.

Despite fierce opposition, Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival leaders said they intend to follow through with plans to buy a tract of residential farmland in West Tisbury.

The West Tisbury selectmen’s meeting has been moved to the Howes House today to accommodate what is expected to be a large attendance. Selectmen expect to discuss the news that the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival will buy property off Old County Road.