The investigation into the July 12 Menemsha fire is nearly complete, and Coast Guard senior officials announced last week that they expect a final report in a matter of weeks from federal and state agencies.

Nstar is set to install nine new poles on Meeting House Way following an affirmative vote by the Edgartown selectmen at their weekly meeting on Monday.

Selectman Art Smadbeck expressed concern about the addition of more overhead lines; the town adopted a policy a few years back requiring all future electricity construction to be done underground.

Making a living from farming or fishing on the Vineyard can prove difficult, especially when money is scarce. But at a meeting on the Island last Friday representatives from the U.S. Farm Service Agency painted a bright picture for Island farmers and fishermen who need a little help to get by.

The Vineyard Golf Club won permission this week to convert six rooms in the clubhouse for overnight use by members and their guests.

The Edgartown zoning board of appeals voted unanimously to amend a January 2000 decision that restricted the rooms for employee use. Board of appeals member Richard Knight, who chaired the meeting, praised the private, nonprofit club for living up to its promises over the years.

A 10-article warrant will come before Edgartown voters at a special town meeting next Thursday, with spending requests for fire truck maintenance and a new police cruiser, among other things.

The session begins at 7 p.m. at the Old Whaling Church on Main street; moderator Philip J. Norton will preside.