Det. James T. Morse was terminated last Friday for what police called a misuse of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services system.

Edgartown town clerk Wanda Williams will retire on Nov. 30 after 31 years on the job, making the 2018 midterm election her final one.

An unanticipated influx of students at the regional high school who speak little or no English has created an immediate need for another English language learner (ELL) teacher.

Turning out in large numbers Tuesday alongside their counterparts around the country, Vineyard voters elected a new clerk for the superior court and a fresh slate for the county commission.

Vineyard voters turned out in large numbers to cast ballots Tuesday, forming lines all day at the polls in most towns. Polls closed at 8 p.m.

A standing room-only crowd packed the Edgartown courthouse Thursday afternoon to honor the superior court clerk.