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Sheriffâs Office collaborates with MVCS to get veterans vaccinated
Major Sterling Bishop, Tom Bennett, Bob Tankard, and Sheriff Robert Ogden are working together in a new collaborative program to get veterans vaccinated in Hyannis.
The Dukes County Sheriffâs Office is working with Marthaâs Vineyard Community Servicesâ Veteran Advocacy Program to transport veterans to the VA Medical Clinic in Hyannis and back, so they can be vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a press release.
âWe are pleased to support our Islandâs veterans and Marthaâs Vineyard Community Services with our community outreach initiatives,â Sheriff Robert Ogden said in the release. âSafe and reliable access to the COVID-19 vaccine is essential to the health and safety of our communityâs veteran population.â
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Island schools look to address racism through education
Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition suggests several diversity, equity, and inclusion resources for staff and students.
Borders to Bridges is just one of the multitude of racial literacy programs suggested to Island public schools by the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition during an All-Island School Committee meeting Thursday.
The Martha’s Vineyard Public School (MVPS) system is working in collaboration with the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition (MVDC) to bring additional diversity, equity, and inclusion resources to staff and students.
In order to foster a positive learning environment for all students, members of the MVDC suggested several opportunities for both faculty and staff enrichment, along with curricula that promote openness and inclusivity, during an All-Island School Committee meeting Thursday.