Martha's Vineyard Government | Vineyard Gazette

Island Towns to Weigh in on High School Feasibility Study

Ethan Genter | Thursday, April 6 2023 - 3:45pm

Town meetings across the Island will consider funding a feasibility study for the replacement or reconstruction of the regional high school.

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School

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SSA Extends Reduced Ferry Schedule, as Traffic Plummets

Noah Asimow

With ridership cratering on the Vineyard route and financial losses looming, SSA general manager Robert Davis said the reduced ferry schedule will remain in effect through May 5.

SSA Governor Listens

Vineyard SSA governor Jim Malkin will hold a listening session today at approximately 5:30 p.m., immediately following the Dukes County Commission meeting.

Ninth Case of Covid-19 Reported on the Vineyard; Governor Extends State Stay-at-Home Advisory

Noah Asimow

Amid rising numbers of confirmed cases of Covid-19, Gov. Charlie Baker extended a statewide stay-at-home order to May 4 Tuesday, and a ninth confirmed case was reported on Martha’s Vineyard.

Phone Meeting to Discuss Construction Ban Draws Crowd of Contractors

Noah Asimow

More than 100 Island contractors and tradesmen who have been affected by the construction moratorium joined a conference call Monday.

Island Coronavirus Cases Hold Steady at Eight; Hospital Battens Down Article updated

Noah Asimow

No new coronavirus cases were reported as of Tuesday, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said. In a morning briefing, hospital spokesman Katrina Delgadillo said the hosital had performed 101 tests to date. There are currently eight confirmed cases on the Island.

After Standoff With Governor Baker, Construction Ban Stands

Noah Asimow

Construction bans enacted on the Vineyard and Nantucket will remain in place, following a conference call Sunday with officials from both Islands and spokesmen for Governor Baker.