Tisbury Shoppers Must Mask Up

Anyone entering a grocery store within the town of Tisbury must go alone and wear a face covering, starting Thursday.

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Hospital Confirms 12th Case of Coronavirus; Island Health Care Receives Federal Grant

The latest confirmed case of Covid-19 is a man in his thirties, public health officials said Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases on the Island to 12. In related news, Cong. Bill Keating announced a $513,830 federal grant to Island Health Care.

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Trustees Properties Reopen

All but one of the Trustees of Reservations properties on Martha’s Vineyard will reopen Thursday. The Farm Institute remains closed to visitors.

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Tisbury Postpones Due Dates for Property Tax Bills to June 1
Louisa Hufstader

Tisbury property owners will have an extra month to pay their real estate and personal property taxes, following a vote by town selectmen Tuesday that moves the due date from May 1 to June 1.

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Selectmen Adopt Strict Parking Limits at Menemsha
Will Sennott

Signs will go up, picnic tables will be removed and a 15-minute parking rule will go into effect in Menemsha this week after Chilmark selectmen heard concerns Tuesday about people congregating at scenic spots.

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Beach Road Weekend Canceled

The multi-day music festival, scheduled for late July, was canceled by the Tisbury selectmen Tuesday afternoon.

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SSA Begins Further Service Reductions, As Traffic Continues Its Freefall

The Steamship Authority has announced further service reductions on the Vineyard route, beginning this week. The ferry Martha’s Vineyard will go off line on weekends.

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No New Cases for Third Straight Day, Hospital Confirms One Staffer Has Tested Positive for Covid-19

No new coronavirus cases were reported on the Vineyard Tuesday, while statewide confirmed cases continued to soar, along with the death toll from the disease.

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Island Churches Lift Up the Message of Palm Sunday
Louisa Hufstader

Worshipers across Martha’s Vineyard prayed and lighted candles during Palm Sunday services that were held online or pre-recorded by Island ministers.

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Yard Cancels Performances

The Yard has cancelled all programming at its Chilmark campus through June, according to an announcement from the performing arts nonprofit.

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