The Week That Was on Martha's Vineyard: April 3
As of Friday morning, the hospital reported that 125 tests have been done, with nine positives, 105 negatives and 11 still pending.
As of Friday morning, the hospital reported that 125 tests have been done, with nine positives, 105 negatives and 11 still pending.
With low ridership on the Vineyard route, the reduced ferry schedule will remain in effect through May 5.
With low ridership on the Vineyard route, the reduced ferry schedule will remain in effect through May 5.
Love, Hope, and Community have not been canceled.
Love, Hope, and Community have not been canceled.
Town parks and public places remain closed to activities.
Town parks and public places remain closed to activities.
Empty main streets give stark reality to effect of stay at home orders.
Empty main streets give stark reality to effect of stay at home orders.
Remnants of a vessel washed ashore this week that was believed to have broken loose from a mooring in Hyannis harbor.
Remnants of a vessel washed ashore this week that was believed to have broken loose from a mooring in Hyannis harbor.
In more uplifting news, meet Spot, the newest calf at Brookside Farm.
In more uplifting news, meet Spot, the newest calf at Brookside Farm.
With protective masks in short supply on Martha’s Vineyard, a new Island network has formed with the mission of providing masks for everyone who needs them.
With protective masks in short supply on Martha’s Vineyard, a new Island network has formed with the mission of providing masks for everyone who needs them.
Normalcy in Edgartown harbor as shellfishermen brings his dragger out.
Normalcy in Edgartown harbor as shellfishermen brings his dragger out.
New sign greets travelers departing the ferry in Vineyard Haven.
New sign greets travelers departing the ferry in Vineyard Haven.
Osprey feathers its nest in Harthaven as the calendar turns to April.
Osprey feathers its nest in Harthaven as the calendar turns to April.
A convoy of National Guard trucks arrived on the Island Wednesday morning to deliver a staff isolation tent to the Edgartown house of correction, and other supplies Islandwide.
A convoy of National Guard trucks arrived on the Island Wednesday morning to deliver a staff isolation tent to the Edgartown house of correction, and other supplies Islandwide.
Protective emergency equipment for first responders arrived by ferry this week.
Protective emergency equipment for first responders arrived by ferry this week.
Thank you sign appears at the hospital from grateful Island.
Thank you sign appears at the hospital from grateful Island.
Ferries were shutting down, and Beach Road was partially closed as a northeaster lashed the Vineyard with rain and wind Friday.
Ferries were shutting down, and Beach Road was partially closed as a northeaster lashed the Vineyard with rain and wind Friday.
What the world needs now to get us through these crazy days.
What the world needs now to get us through these crazy days.
The Island is sheltering in place, doing our part to help stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But life goes on even during these hard times. Here are scenes from this week on Martha's Vineyard.