Edgartown has received a state grant for sustainable design at the new town library.

Edgartown selectmen have agreed to allow political floats in the town’s Fourth of July parade this year, a deviation from longstanding tradition.

Oak Bluffs police officer James Hagerty has been named the new Edgartown town administrator after selectmen interviewed four candidates Tuesday afternoon.

A new movie about the late Sen Ted Kennedy’s infamous Chappaquiddick accident has caused an uptick in tourist traffic to the small island off Edgartown.

Edgartown selectmen this week approved annual taxi licenses but put off addressing a proposal to change how fares are calculated.

An incumbent running on his 24-year record of service to the town will face off against a political newcomer promising change in a two-way selectmen race at next week’s Edgartown election.

Edgartown selectmen voted Monday to extend the bay scalloping season in Katama Bay for an additional two weeks to account for available scallops and lost fishing days because of the weather.

High praise for the Edgartown harbor master’s office was one theme from this week’s board of selectmen meeting.

Edgartown is going back to square one in its effort to lease out the so-called Yellow House on Main street amid concern about a shade tree on the property.

Edgartown town administrator Pamela Dolby has announced her retirement after more than 40 years working for the town, including 12 years as town administrator. She will stay on until July.