Alpina restaurant brings the cuisine of the Alps to Greenport with cheeses from Switzerland, including a "delightful" raclette service, salami from Italy, house-made pastas and desserts, all with excellent service and reasonable prices.

Easter dining options for brunch and/or dinner include Nick and Toni's, Highway Restaurant and Bar, Lulu Kitchen and Bar, Bell and Anchor, Elaia Estiatorio, and, farther afield, North Fork Table and Inn, plus takeout specials from L&W Market.

The mayoral election in Sag Harbor is June 20 and the race, or perhaps lack thereof, is becoming clearer. Last week, Mayor James Larocca announced in a staff meeting that he would not be seeking re-election, and on Monday, Thomas Gardella, the current deputy mayor, confirmed that he will be running for mayor.

Last year's East Hampton Town recycling center permits officially expired on Friday, meaning it's time for "self-hauler" residents to renew.