May 18, 2020

Governor Outlines Slow-Motion Approach for State Reopening

Governor Outlines Slow-Motion Approach for State Reopening

Island restaurant and hotel owners reacted with frustration Monday after Gov. Charlie Baker announced his ultra-slow reopening plan for the commonwealth.

May 17, 2020

No New Cases Sunday; Governor Baker Expected to Roll Out State Reopening Plan Monday

No New Cases Sunday; Governor Baker Expected to Roll Out State Reopening Plan Monday

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island boards of health reported no new coronavirus cases Sunday. On Monday Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to announce the much-anticipated details of a four-phase reopening plan for the commonwealth.

May 16, 2020

One New Case Saturday; Hospital Recognizes Employees

One New Case Saturday; Hospital Recognizes Employees

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island boards of health reported one new confirmed coronavirus case on the Vineyard Saturday.

May 16, 2020

Great Oyster Giveaway Attracts Throngs

Great Oyster Giveaway Attracts Throngs

Hundreds turned out Saturday morning for the free oyster giveaway at the Agricultural Society fairgrounds.

May 16, 2020

Community Block Grants Set to Funnel Coronavirus Aid to Island Towns

Community Block Grants Set to Funnel Coronavirus Aid to Island Towns

Island towns are set to apply for approximately $1 million in federal pandemic relief funds to help with rental assistance, forgivable small business loans and homelessness prevention.

May 15, 2020

One New Case Friday; Boards of Health Release More Demographics

One New Case Friday; Boards of Health Release More Demographics

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new case of Covid-19 on the Island Friday, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 26 positive tests and four antibody tests.

May 15, 2020

Under New Partnership, Comprehensive Testing Set to Begin at End of May

Under New Partnership, Comprehensive Testing Set to Begin at End of May

Island health officials have announced a unique, public-private partnership with Quest Diagnostics to make coronavirus testing available for all Vineyard residents.

May 15, 2020

Casual Conversation in the Yard Led to Innovative Partnership

Casual Conversation in the Yard Led to Innovative Partnership

Three weeks ago, Steve Rusckowski, CEO of Quest Diagnostics had an idea. He shared it with his longtime landscaper and friend Michael Donaroma.

May 14, 2020

Gazette Survey Sees Huge Response; Health Worries, Confusion Top Concerns

Gazette Survey Sees Huge Response; Health Worries, Confusion Top Concerns

A Vineyard Gazette survey about the upcoming summer on Martha’s Vineyard tapped a torrent of health worries and confusion.

May 14, 2020

One New Case Thursday; State Revises Testing Criteria

One New Case Thursday; State Revises Testing Criteria

The Vineyard reported one new positive coronavirus case on Thursday, bringing the Island’s total caseload to just shy of 30, nearly two months into the outbreak.

May 14, 2020

Summer Rules for Beaches Down-Island Still Unsettled

Summer Rules for Beaches Down-Island Still Unsettled

As summer approaches, one of the big questions surrounding the Island also happens to surround it literally — the beaches.

May 14, 2020

Grand Oyster Giveaway Saturday

Grand Oyster Giveaway Saturday

Thousands of fresh oysters will be distributed to Island families and school children this weekend, thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated funds to help Island oyster farmers.

May 14, 2020

Aquinnah Tightens Parking Rules for Town Beaches This Summer

Aquinnah Tightens Parking Rules for Town Beaches This Summer

Aquinnah beaches will be open this summer, but parking will be strictly limited, and town leaders are considering additional rules.

May 13, 2020

High School Graduation Eyes Move to Fairgrounds

High School Graduation Eyes Move to Fairgrounds

The class of 2020 will graduate at the Agricultural Society fairgrounds this summer, pending approvals from health authorities.

May 13, 2020

Two New Cases Are Reported; Island Boards of Health Change Methods for Counting

Two New Cases Are Reported; Island Boards of Health Change Methods for Counting

Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported one new positive coronavirus test and one new positive antibody test among Island residents on Wednesday, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases on-Island to 28.

May 13, 2020

Green Room Rides Wave of Cautious Optimism

Green Room Rides Wave of Cautious Optimism

The Green Room — the Main street Vineyard Haven store that’s become something of an Island institution — is adapting to the new normal.

May 13, 2020

Bid Approved for Partial Repairs to Oak Bluffs Ferry Pier

Bid Approved for Partial Repairs to Oak Bluffs Ferry Pier

Expedited repairs to the Oak Bluffs ferry pier will begin soon, after Steamship Authority governors approved a $267,000 bid Tuesday for the work, with a June 22 completion date.

May 12, 2020

Parade of Thanks for Front Line Workers Stirs Joy

Parade of Thanks for Front Line Workers Stirs Joy

The sound of blaring sirens and horns echoed from Edgartown to Vineyard Haven Tuesday afternoon as a long line of police, fire and rescue vehicles wound through the mostly empty streets. But this was no emergency — it was parade to pay tribute to workers on the front lines of the pandemic.

May 12, 2020

Windemere Will Undergo Comprehensive Testing for Covid-19

Windemere Will Undergo Comprehensive Testing for Covid-19

Comprehensive coronavirus testing will take place soon for staff and residents at the Windemere nursing home facility, hospital leaders said Tuesday.

May 11, 2020

Antibody Tests Up Case Count on the Vineyard; Governor Outlines Reopening

Antibody Tests Up Case Count on the Vineyard; Governor Outlines Reopening

Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported their third positive antibody test on Monday, bringing the positive Covid-19 case total on Island to 26. Meanwhile, Gov. Charlie Baker presented the bare bones of a reopening plan as cases continued to trend downward statewide.

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