The Week That Was on Martha's Vineyard: April 17
There was criticism for the Steamship Authority after Oak Bluffs heard their terminal might not open in time for summer.
There was criticism for the Steamship Authority after Oak Bluffs heard their terminal might not open in time for summer.
On the day before Easter, Good Shepherd Parish donated over 500 bags of food for families in need.
On the day before Easter, Good Shepherd Parish donated over 500 bags of food for families in need.
Empty chairs means positive tests for Covid-19 remained at 12 for most of the week.
Empty chairs means positive tests for Covid-19 remained at 12 for most of the week.
Three Island towns were presented with a plan Tuesday to take steps to get construction workers back on the job.
Three Island towns were presented with a plan Tuesday to take steps to get construction workers back on the job.
Community Services, the Island Food Pantry, Island Grown Initiative and the YMCA are among those receiving relief from MVYouth.
Community Services, the Island Food Pantry, Island Grown Initiative and the YMCA are among those receiving relief from MVYouth.
The Airport is getting a share of about $10 billion in grants distributed by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the CARES Act.
The Airport is getting a share of about $10 billion in grants distributed by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the CARES Act.
Vineyard Playhouse canceled its summer season, soon followed by the Taste of the Vineyard, and the Ag Fair.
Vineyard Playhouse canceled its summer season, soon followed by the Taste of the Vineyard, and the Ag Fair.
Thank you signs appeared across the Vineyard.
Thank you signs appeared across the Vineyard.
The Island Inn opened to provide emergency residence for Islanders who are at high risk.
The Island Inn opened to provide emergency residence for Islanders who are at high risk.
Face masks became a regular fashion requirement.
Face masks became a regular fashion requirement.
Five of the six Vineyard towns settled on April 27 to phase in limited construction work.
Five of the six Vineyard towns settled on April 27 to phase in limited construction work.
With cash running low the SSA is urgently seeking a financial bailout from the commonwealth, marking a first.
With cash running low the SSA is urgently seeking a financial bailout from the commonwealth, marking a first.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported two more positive cases of Covid-19 on Friday, ending a nine-day caseless streak.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported two more positive cases of Covid-19 on Friday, ending a nine-day caseless streak.
Positive tests for the coronavirus remained steady through the week until two more raised the total to 14. The Steamship Authority came under fire for floating the idea of not opening the Oak Bluffs terminal this summer, and then made a plea for a financial bailout with cash running low. The Vineyard Playhouse canceled its summer season, soon followed by the Taste of the Vineyard, and the Ag Fair. This was the week on the Vineyard, April17.