Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway opened its doors Saturday for some shop talk, giving experienced boatbuilders and curious neighbors a glimpse of the historic boatyard.

Birders from near and far fanned out across Martha’s Vineyard Saturday for the 60th annual Christmas Bird Count. At the end of the day, some 60 birders hung their rain jackets at the Wakeman Center in Vineyard Haven to analyze the data.

The Martha Rose, a 77-foot sea scalloper with a rich history, had her maiden voyage this week as the newest member of the Menemsha fleet.

Perpetuating tradition, a hardy band of Islanders dove head first into the ocean at Long Point Wildlife Refuge on New Year’s Day for the annual plunge.

Chilmark selectmen signed a $375,000 contract Monday for design work on two new public safety buildings.