Noah Asimow
Eight individuals on Cuttyhunk have now tested positive for Covid-19 with seven coming in the past three days, prompting mandatory mask orders and fears of a broader outbreak.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported two new positive tests for Covid-19 on Monday and TestMV reported one new case, marking three new confirmed PCR cases over the weekend.
A bill that would temporarily exempt the Steamship Authority’s five port towns from covering any year-end financial deficit now awaits a final signature from Gov. Charlie Baker.
Three seals with markings indicative of shark bites have hauled up on the Vineyard’s south shore in recent weeks, prompting calls for caution from Island beach managers.
Remote Cuttyhunk — a tiny dot on the far end of the Elizabeth islands chain — has reported its first case of Covid-19.
Neighbors who are up in arms over a proposed expansion to the Hob Knob Hotel continued to fume at a hearing Thursday.