Two New Cases Reported Friday; Nantucket SSA Employee Tests Positive

Both TestMV and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported new cases of Covid-19 Friday, bringing the Island’s total coronavirus caseload to 90 as Labor Day fast approaches. The Steamship Authority also reported that an employee on its Nantucket route had tested positive for the virus.

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Virtual Democratic Convention Grounded in Chilmark Soil

When Joe Solmonese was hired as CEO of the 2020 Democratic National Convention a little over a year ago, he knew that there were going to have to be some changes.

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Major Grant Goes to Fishermen’s Trust

The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust has received a $250,000 grant to expand its community seafood program.

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TestMV Reports One New Case, Hospital Plans for More Changes in Fall

TestMV reported one new case of Covid-19 Wednesday, marking the 13th total case on the Island this August as hospital officials planned for a changed — and potentially busier — fall season.

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Airport Change of Guard Gave Short Shrift to Public Process

After a surprise shakeup in leadership last week, the Martha’s Vineyard Airport has a new director. But the process stood in stark contrast to 15 months ago.

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Vineyard Real Estate Market Sees New Kind of Boom

The Island market has rocketed upward since the start of the pandemic, with dramatic sale price increases and broad reordering as urban buyers gravitate toward the Island.

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State Mandates Flu Vaccine for School Children

The Island boards of health reported two new Covid-19 patients on Wednesday. State public health officials also announced a flu vaccine requirement for students in Massachusetts.

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Data Shows Island Travelers Are Complying With Massachusetts Rules

Nearly 1,700 out-of-state visitors to the Vineyard have filled out Massachusetts travel forms since they became required on August 1, newly-available data shows.

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Vineyard Stays Case-Free for Five Straight Days

After five new Covid-19 cases were reported last week, Island boards of health have reported no new coronavirus cases over the weekend, Monday or on Tuesday.

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Edgartown Terminates Its Lease With Trustees at Katama Farm

The Edgartown conservation commission formally terminated its lease this week with The Trustees of Reservations at the historic Katama Farm.

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