The stage is now set for the development of a massive swath of ocean south of the Vineyard, as the federal government pushes forward with plans to open a 1,300-square-mile plot to wind farm developers beginning 14 miles offshore.

Edgartown wastewater plant manager Joseph Alosso resigned Tuesday, bringing to an end a tenure that culminated in a scathing report from special counsel last week alleging Mr. Alosso had acted with “reckless disregard” for Edgartown taxpayers through lax billing practices at the plant.

Dukes County manager Russell Smith announced this week that he will resign after four years on the job.

Mr. Smith announced his resignation in public at the county commission meeting Wednesday night, although the plan for him to step down was discussed in executive session with the seven-member elected commission on Jan. 31. Minutes from that meeting were made public this week.

His resignation will take effect on May 1 when his current contract runs out.

Voters in all six Island towns will now have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the Oak Bluffs roundabout this spring.

Selectmen from five of the six towns have agreed to place a nonbinding resolution on their town ballots. The resolution asks voters whether they approve of the proposed roundabout at the blinker light intersection in Oak Bluffs.