The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has suspended all in-person learning at the building for one week, according to a letter Sunday from school principal Sara Dingeldy.

A week that saw coronavirus numbers surge on the Island concluded with eight new cases Friday, as health officials reported a record 55 active cases currently on the Vineyard.

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission closed its public hearing on a proposed expansion to Edgartown’s boutique Hob Knob Thursday after hours of forceful testimony against the project by neighbors.

In a surprise turnaround, traffic coming to the Martha’s Vineyard Airport was up 16.2 per cent in October compared to October of 2019 — a stark contrast to past months which had seen precipitous plummets in airport business.

Chilmark selectmen created a plan for a coronavirus public awareness campaign at an emergency meeting with the board of health Thursday.