Forging a new future for the Tisbury School building was the subject of a working session Monday night with school and town leaders at the table.

Tisbury selectmen showed their disapproval this week over the decision by town assessors to tax eight nonprofits based in Vineyard Haven.

A retirement party Monday afternoon for Dr. Henry Nieder abounded with memories, anecdotes and tributes for the longtime family physician.

Island police investigated more deer hunting incidents and managed large holiday crowds over the weekend.

In Vineyard Haven, Islanders flocked to the old Bowl & Board building to ring in the holiday season for December’s First Friday event.

Eight previously tax-exempt organizations have been added to Tisbury tax rolls prompting new expressions of concern and confusion from leaders at the nonprofits.