Government
The Steamship Authority on Sunday released statistics showing a modest increase in out-of-state vehicles coming to the Vineyard in the first half of March, as Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker urged residents with second homes on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard to stay home.
Governor Baker has announced financial relief for small businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis.
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $67,844.72 for the business week ending on Friday, March 13, 2020.
Government institutions on the Vineyard took unprecedented steps this week to close town halls, cancel in-person meetings, and activate emergency operation plans.
Leaders at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital said Wednesday morning they expect to see the first positive case of Covid-19 on the Island within a matter of days.
Due to the threat of the coronavirus, all Vineyard schools will close for two weeks, beginning Monday.