State and federal supply issues continue to stymie the Covid-19 vaccine rollout on Island, as recent expansions in eligibility have not been met with a matching increase in doses.
Mechanical issues on two different Steamship Authority vessels led to the cancellation and delay of round trips on the Vineyard route Tuesday, forcing the boat line to shuffle ferries.
A new swath of Island residents — including people aged 60 and older, grocery store and restaurant staff, and transportation workers — are eligible to sign up for the vaccine.
A long trail of good intentions that began with a once-promising partnership between the state and Sheriff’s Meadow ended with an announcement that 25 miles of unpermitted trails would be closed.
Steering issues on the M/V Island Home led to the cancellation of two round trips on the Steamship Authority’s Vineayrd route Wednesday morning. The boat is scheduled to restart service at 1:15 p.m.
Mid-February traffic numbers from the Steamship Authority indicate that fewer Islanders are traveling than in winters past, while off-Island travel to the Vineyard is up.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital signed up 544 more Islanders for vaccine appointments Monday, after registration eligibility was expanded to include teachers.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation plans to immediately close some 25 miles of unpermitted trails that were carved into the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest.
