The first day back to school after spring break is usually not a cause for celebration as students and teachers lament the end of vacation.

Chilmark became the fourth town to approve the Island-wide housing bank at the ballot box Wednesday, paving the way for the home rule petition to move on to the state legislature.

Chilmark voters head to the polls today to cast their ballots for the proposed housing bank initiative, along with 15 town positions up for re-election but only one contested race.

The proposed Island-wide housing bank took another step forward when Chilmark became the fifth town to give it a thumbs up at its annual town meeting Monday night.

The distinctive Greek revival building at 15 Church Street in Edgartown that was formerly the office of Mindoro Real Estate will soon host a new business.

A sketch for an affordable housing project, money to replace a failed generator at the Chilmark School and the housing bank question are all in front of Chilmark voters at their annual town meeting Monday. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.