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More than 6,000 Island workers — spanning nearly 900 small businesses, nonprofits and sole proprietorships — had their jobs preserved through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, according to a Gazette analysis of government data that became publicly available earlier this week.
After a bustling Fourth of July, the Edgartown board of health cracked down on mask use on Thursday, issuing an order requiring all people over the age of two to wear face coverings downtown.
A recent jump in Island coronavirus cases continued on Thursday, with health agents reporting two more positive tests — marking four new cases in the last two days and five since the Fourth of July.
A report commissioned by MVYouth examined youth services for Island children from birth through age 25. It found the greatest gap in services is for infants and toddlers.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services announced Wednesday that Dr. Elizabeth Folcarelli has been selected as its new chief executive officer.
Thursday July 9, 2020
Restaurants are offering outdoor dining and take-away. Retail shops are open with strict social distancing requirements. A list follows that is updated daily.
Case Count
July 9, 2020
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
New cases
0
Cases to date
30
Total tests
1,907
TestMV (drive-through site)
New cases
2
Cases to date
9
Total tests
3,763
Other
Antibodies
15
Symptomatic diagnoses
3
Off-Island tests
3
Total cases
58
Joe Sollitto Joins Island Law Firm
July 7, 2020
Former Dukes County superior court clerk Joe Sollitto has joined the firm of Brush, Flanders & Moriarty, LLC.
Men's Anti-Violence Event Returns to Seawall
July 7, 2020
Opposing all violence on Martha's Vineyard, the annual men's demonstration at the Vineyard Haven seawall takes place Sunday.
MV Mediation Waives Fees
July 6, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Mediation Program will operate fee-free for the rest of 2020, according to an announcement.
Film Center Reopens Wednesday
July 3, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center reopens July 8 and a free outdoor movie series at Featherstone Center for the Arts begins July 14. Advance tickets are required.
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