By a single vote, a sharply divided Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted on Thursday night to approve the long-planned roundabout for the blinker intersection in Oak Bluffs.

After a three-hour discussion that was often contentious, the vote was 7-6 in favor of the traffic improvement project.

The roundabout has been on the drawing board in Oak Bluffs for 10 years and has the backing of the town selectmen and police chief.

Commissioner Chris Murphy, who chaired the meeting, cast the deciding vote.

Welcome Quinlan

JoEllen and Mark Meuse of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Quinlan Joseph Meuse, born on Sept. 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Quinlan weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.

Devyn Arrives

Kim and Jack D’Arcy of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Devyn Michel D’Arcy, born on Sept. 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Devyn weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces at birth.

Early Detection Curve

Get a mammogram and pay no fee for fitness. That’s the theme at Curves in Vineyard Haven for the month of October. In recognition of breast cancer awareness month and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection, the women’s fitness center will waive the joining fee for members who show proof of a mammogram within the last year or make a $25 donation to breast cancer research.

For more information call 508-696-3030, or visit curves.com.

Peace Council Potluck

The regular monthly meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard Peace Council will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Nevin residence, 101 Chase Road, in Edgartown. It will be preceded this month by a potluck dinner at 6 p.m.

Connor Welcomes Dylan

Becky and Paul Beeson of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Dylan Andrew Beeson, born on Oct. 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Dylan weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth. He is also welcomed by big brother Connor.