Southern New England lobster stocks have declined to record lows in recent years according to scientists and regulators, jeopardizing the future of a storied fishery.

Polling stations in all six Island towns will be open for in-person voting on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. All voters are required to adhere to pandemic safety regulations. Masks and social distancing are mandatory.

Vineyard voters go to the polls Tuesday to help decide the most watched presidential election in history. Nearly half the Island’s registered voters have already cast ballots.

A coronavirus case cluster that has contributed to an overall spike in Covid-19 patients on Island this week continues to expand.

Towns around the Island are looking to discourage trick-or-treating and large gatherings, while also trying to come up with creative solutions.