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Tisbury firefighter tests positive for COVID-19 - The Martha's Vineyard Times

2 days ago

A Tisbury firefighter has tested positive for the coronavirus and members of the department have had to quarantine as a result. The name of the firefighter has not been released to protect the individual’s privacy.
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I have issue with this headline. Firefighters in Tisbury and the other island towns are many other things first. Carpenters,plumbers,truck drivers,equipment operators, and many other full time careers. Serving a FD as a volunteer is secondary. This article makes some assume the FD is neglect in its protective actions to fight off COVID. A person who is also a firefighter in Tisbury tested positive and the FD is taking action to suppress further impact would be a more appropriate choice of words. After spending 16 years serving beside local ff’s I am happy not to be doing it through this. I would like to thank all ff’s, EMTs and paramedics for all they do for us!!

Time for a full LOCK DOWN Stop being complacent this virus is highly contagious and deadly

Sending Prayers

Oh no his hose might fall off!

Hopefully, mutual aid will fill the gap if need arises. Wishing the affected firefighter a good and quick recovery with none of the post-Covid effects.

Meanwhile the polls are open at the EMS building there...

Hope they heal fast

Hope you don’t have a fire 🔥

Rona 🏝 coming 🔜

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2 days ago

The Island boards of health are investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases from a private event earlier this month.
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Why are you all fighting with each other ? It's a virus, it cares nothing of who you are. Work together people, we are better than this 3rd grade nonsense.

And they were worried about all the tourists🤷‍♀️

Any reckless host of a party or similar gathering should be subject to civil damages and their identity should not be hidden from the public using privacy concerns as a reason. A couple of towns up north are now back to virtual learning for two weeks because of these nitwits.

It was a wedding. it was just clarified.

I think that’s what “investigating” means. They’ll let us know when they know.

I am so glad I live in Florida. Everything is open. We use caution.

The scare mongering never ceases from the fake news media

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Was it a Biden event? You should let us know without having to sign up to read this

Schools aim to expand in-person learning - The Martha's Vineyard Times

5 days ago

The All-Island School Committee hopes to bring more students back to in-person learning in November.
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The All-Island School Committee (AISC) hopes to bring more students back to in-person learning in November. While kindergarten through third grade students are already in school and grade 4 students a...

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Can’t we all just get along? - The Martha's Vineyard Times

5 days ago

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Last fall, Dr. Jay Segel of West Tisbury was visiting his wife’s parents’ home on the banks of the La Touvre river in the southwest of France. Segel is a singer and songwriter, and says that he’...

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Fabulous! This is who Jay is!!

Marijuana shop proposed at the Triangle - The Martha's Vineyard Times

6 days ago

Is Edgartown ready for a marijuana shop at the Triangle?
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The Triangle in Edgartown could be the future home of a recreational marijuana shop. Main Street Medicinals, which has been in talks with Tisbury on a shop there, has sent a proposal to Edgartown seek...

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I do think the triangle is already too busy!! Airport sounds great!!

Is it recreational or medicinal in Mass?

They should come to OB!! We lost our pharmacy, atleast give us a dispensary!!

DANK N' DONUTS

Airport!

If you think the traffic is bad NOW ...

No!!!! Support your local pot dealer!!!!

Because the triangle isn’t busy enough...

No ,

Next to a donut store - things are about to get wild people

Like far out man.

Flavio Nunes Piacheski só para saber mesmo!

Well, it has to go somewhere. What are the projections on how much traffic it would generate? And honestly, why do we need an entire separate facility for something that sells what doctors prescribe to their patients when we have a number of pharmacies that already do that? *looks at federal government* Oh, right...

Great, a bunch of stoned Democrats. Their left enough now.

Yea definitely, everyone’s cooked on this island already so no biggie All the Karen’s and Rebecca’s can complain on islanders squawk

Here's a thought. Why not utilize the soon to be empty Educomp building which already has off street parking (in VH)?

Absolutely.

Why not? They have a liquor store.alot more peaceful than raging alcoholics.

That location gets enough traffic... can they put it somewhere else?!

Airport

I think the Vineyard should focus on more important issues. Cannabis is becoming wayyyyy over-rated, trendy, and we got by w/o it before so what th' heck !!!????

yes please

Any where but the 🔺 traffic is bad enough

COVID-19 scares off Halloween events - The Martha's Vineyard Times

1 week ago

Some residents of William Street in Vineyard Haven, a popular Halloween trick-or-treating neighborhood, have said they won't be handing out treats this year. What do you think? Will you be handing out candy this year?
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Several residents of one of the most popular spots for trick-or-treating on Martha’s Vineyard have decided not to hand out candy and treats this year. Wiet Bacheller, a William Street resident of Vi...

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Trick or treat seems like one of those tumbleweed things that has to outdo itself every year and this is a good time to simply Stop. Do something small and different at home. I agree if its too much for kids to be in school 100% then kids do not need to be loading up on sugar in less than safe circumstances. Definitely think the Food Pantry is good alternative. The 20 and 30 somethings who can't manage to do what is needed to limit Covid spreading are the same ones started on getting something (free candy) for nothing couple decades ago.

Sarah, I haven’t read the comments but I believe that you are doing the right thing. I am sure that people are disappointed but this is a special time where we must all consider each other and the health of each person.

If everyone just trick or treated in their own neighborhood instead of mass grouping in a few neighborhoods then it's totally do-able. That's how we did it growing up on cape.

I think it’s the appropriate thing to do during the Pandemic. Even the kids will understand.

Won't they be wearing masks?

Sarah Moore -expressed beautifully. The health of EVERYONE is paramount. How in the world -during a pandemic that has taken the lives over 200,000 Americans -could anyone think Trick or Treating is a safe idea?

Joseph Lopes-Quinton 🙁

stay safe ~ stay well 😷

Liz Salvo

Sad for the kids, but I understand the concern.

Makes sense to me , if they can’t go to school , they should NOT be going door to door around town ! Please stay safe everyone

Well said Sarah

What a bunch of crap

So sorry to see some people’s reactions to this. I am one of those residents of William Street. I have thrown myself into Halloween every year....full out decorations, handed out 1600 pieces of candy last year, have a party where my guests come dressed in characters from the theme I’ve chosen (Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, etc). I am a senior, in the vulnerable age bracket for the virus. Most of us are seniors. I cannot imagine handing out candy to hundreds of children in the middle of a pandemic with the possibility of being exposed myself, or exposing others if I am asymptomatic. Especially with the hundreds of people who come through our neighborhood. I, like many of my neighbors, are donating the money we would have spent on Halloween candy, to the Island Food Pantry. That’s about $400-500 from me, alone. I know many in the community are disappointed, but each of us are doing the best we can to navigate this pandemic. Please try to be understanding. You may not agree, and that is your right, but please respect our doing what we feel is best for our health. We have happily embraced this wonderful holiday over the years, welcomed your children, marveled at their costumes, and embraced with enthusiasm this wonderful event.

Risk vs. Reward Dont be a superspreader