The Year in Pictures 2020

Islanders lined up at sea scalloper Martha Rose in Menemsha for shellfish right off the boat. Albert O. Fischer

Vineyard, and his brother, welcome first baby of 2020, Rocco Robert Fiorito Maria Thibodeau

Gabby Carr demonstrates perfect butterfly form. Jeanna Shepard

All six Island towns instituted their own stay-at-home orders. Mark Alan Lovewell

As pandemic began a triage area was set up at entrance to hospital emergency room. Jeanna Shepard

As travel waned, the airport terminal was mostly empty yet well scrubbed. Tim Johnson

Repairs were needed on the Oak Bluffs SSA wooden wharf. Mark Alan Lovewell

Free lunch program at Island schools adopted a drive-through pick up. Jeanna Shepard

Art Cliff Diner opened for busines, “for a donation, if you can.” Jeanna Shepard

Islanders pay respect to the fallen clay cliffs at Lucy Vincent Beach. Albert O. Fischer

Following a month-long moratorium on construction, Gov. Charlie Baker slowly phased work back again. Mark Alan Lovewell

Vineyarders hiked Island conservation lands in a socially distanced manner. Tim Johnson

Adressing a need, designers like Stina Sayre provided masks. Jeanna Shepard

Hundreds turned out for free oyster giveaway at the Agricultural Society fairgrounds. Albert O. Fischer

Parade of thanks stopped by hospital to celebrate front line workers. Mark Alan Lovewell

Dwindling traffic caused the Steamship Authority to seek an unprecedented state bailout. Mark Alan Lovewell

Free coronavirus testing site at high school opened in early June. Jeanna Shepard

Celebrating graduating seniors Island style along Beach Road. Maria Thibodeau

Island businesses eyed reopening in early summer. Albert O. Fischer

With a freeze on foreign workers, business owners were short-staffed and under added pressure this year. Jeanna Shepard

Emergency room and other non-Covid related visits to Martha's Vineyard Hospital plummeted. Jeanna Shepard

Hundreds gathered over this year for racial justice and equality. Jeanna Shepard

Restaurants, relegated to takeout service for months, adapted with outdoor dining. Tim Johnson

As summer opened, Island beaches were full, alarming health agents. Mark Alan Lovewell

Masks were a familiar sight downtown as mandatory requirements were put in place. Jeanna Shepard

Island Grown Initiative and Island Food Pantry announced a merger to address hunger issues. Jeanna Shepard

Early childhood care shortage affected workforce. Maria Thibodeau

View from the Oak Bluffs boardwalk.

Town harbor masters said boating activity returned to pre-pandemic levels. Ray Ewing

Comet NEOWISE makes a July appearance. Mark Alan Lovewell

A different Fourth of July in Edgartown. Ray Ewing

September found Island schools setting their plans for a multi-week phase-in process. Jeanna Shepard

Shenandoah has had an educational mission for the past 30 years that will continue under new ownership. Ray Ewing

Sheriff’s Meadow and land bank announced plans to purchase Red Gate Farm in Aquinnah. Mark Alan Lovewell

As the coronavirus case surged in fall, so did demand for testing. Jeanna Shepard

Island voters turned out in huge numbers in presidential election year like no other.

Polar Bears plunged in the sea to celebrate Joe Biden’s election as the 46th president. Jeanna Shepard

Islandwide flu clinic had large turnout. Mark Alan Lovewell

Island Autism Group and the land bank teamed up to purchase a 17.5-acre former farm on Lambert’s Cove Road. Ray Ewing

Outdoor classroom space set up at regional high school. Jeanna Shepard

Whaling Church in Edgartown was secured as temporary winter shelter for homeless. Mark Alan Lovewell

Christmas lights brightened spirits in December. Jeanna Shepard

Edgartown Light is dressed for the season. Mark Alan Lovewell

Thursday, December 31, 2020

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The year 2020 brought a global pandemic, an Islandwide lockdown, protests against racial injustice, a summer like no other, economic turmoil, and a historic presidential election.

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