Kara Steigelman of Edgartown announces the birth of a son, Nicholas Alexander Steigelman, born March 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Located in the commercial heart of the town of Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, The Nashua House Hotel is located just steps from the gentle waters of Nantucket Sound. And located within walking distance of all the shops, restaurants, ferry docks, historic sites and recreational offerings that this charming seaside village has to offer.

The Island spring political season officially kicks off on Tuesday night when voters in four towns gather to conduct business.

On April 12, 2018, the citizens of Edgartown have the right to vote for or against adding fluoride to our water system.

That’s what the residents of Edgartown get when they turn on a faucet.

The $46.6 million proposal to build a new school is by far the most anticipated item at the Tisbury annual town meeting next week. Voters will also consider the future of the Tisbury town hall.

With an override looming for the first time in 14 years, voters in West Tisbury will likely have one eye on the issues of the day and another on their wallets when the annual town meeting convenes next week.

A moped ban, a $30.3 million budget, new rules on parks and beach use and a hefty list of capital improvements are all set to come before Oak Bluffs voters at their annual town meeting this year.

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.

A growing budget, a lengthy agenda featuring nearly $6 million in budget overrides and the end of an era await Edgartown voters when they gather next week for special and annual town meetings.