Picking up on efforts that began more than 40 years ago, Edgartown voters will decide next week whether to more than double the size of their historic district, which includes about 250 homes in the heart of the village.

After more than a year of wrangling among neighbors, the planning board this week approved the demolition of a home at 2 Beach street which is more than 100 years old.

The Hon. Cornelius Moriarty 2nd said a 2014 decision by the town historic commission to deny the demolition of an old house was deficient.

Frustration marked the Edgartown selectmen’s meeting over the situation at the Triangle, where the main post office has been closed since Friday.

The spring sitting of Dukes County superior court opens this week with a mix of cases, including one civil case that pits an Edgartown property owner against the town historic district commission.

Around the Island, where some towns showcase three centuries of architectural history, historic preservation is a topic for discussion and debate.