Edgartown's senior statesman Fred B. Morgan Jr. closed a chapter for the town Tuesday afternoon when the longtime selectman announced he will step down from his leadership post after nearly 31 years of public service.

Travis Tuck, metal sculptor, died on Monday evening in the company of a band of close friends. Mr. Tuck, 59, of Vineyard Haven, was the Island's most celebrated artisan. He made weather vanes of copper and bronze, but saying that doesn't come close to describing the many facets of either his artistry or his personality.

Tisbury Leaders Threaten to Cut Wastewater Engineers on Costs

By JONATHAN BURKE

Tisbury selectmen, faced with an unexpected near doubling in fees from their wastewater engineers, this week bluntly threatened to drop the Earth Tech firm and seek another.

The Edgartown planning board this week blocked construction of a massive residence on Chappaquiddick, a 10,000-square-foot home slotted for an exposed bluff overlooking Wasque. Tuesday night's vote on a special permit - three in favor and two against - fell one shy of the needed four-vote majority.

Football Team Rides Road to Super Bowl Through Nantucket

By BRETT FERRY

The 9-1 Martha's Vineyard football team will fly to Nantucket tomorrow to battle the 6-3 Whalers, aiming to secure an undefeated league record - and with it a spot in the state playoffs - even as they try to win a fourth consecutive Island Cup. Kickoff is 1 p.m. at Nantucket High School.