The iconic basketball courts in Oak Bluffs marked half a century of hoops Saturday with a group of elite young players and the legendary Vineyard coach who started it all: 79-year-old Jay Schofield.

The children’s playground at Niantic Park is now open after a major renovation.
After more than three years of planning, a year of construction and a fair share of financial stress, Niantic Park in Oak Bluffs will be fully open to the public within a matter of weeks.