The Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival takes place this year from June 6 to 9 with tastings, private dining experiences and new master classes.

Aquinnah voters Tuesday also approved the town's $7.1 million budget and backed funding for town building repairs.

The Netflix adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel, Forever, began shooting on the Island Monday, with seasonal resident Mara Brock Akil producing and writing the eight-part series, and directing the Vineyard episode.

Aquinnah voters will consider funding for town building repairs, the creation of an affordable housing trust and a school debt exclusion when they head to the annual town meeting and election next week. 

Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowships were granted to 18 recipients this year, including students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, and professionals seeking advanced degrees and project initiative-based grants.

Titled How One Decision Can Change Your Life, Marsha Winsryg hosted a lunch lecture at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum about her experience creating the African Artists Community Development Project.