Government
Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday that the commonwealth would relax its 14-day quarantine advisory for most out of state travelers.
Edgartown selectmen approved three more restaurants for expanded outdoor seating and gave a green light to reopen the gas dock on the harbor Monday.
Island health officials reported one new positive coronavirus patient from the TestMV site and two more who had tested positive for viral antibodies.
As Covid-19 testing continues to expand throughout the Island, viral serology testing — or testing for coronavirus antibodies — remains virtually non-existent.
Leaseholders at the cliffs shops in Aquinnah will pay no rent this summer, the town selectmen decided this week.
The decision by the Trump administration to extend a freeze on temporary work visas has dealt another blow to Island business owners.
