Museums, gyms and movie theatres will be allowed to restart business on Monday as part of the third phase of the state’s gradual reopening plan.

Thousands of businesses and recreational facilities will be allowed to resume services beginning Monday.

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island boards of health reported no new coronavirus cases Sunday. On Monday Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to announce the much-anticipated details of a four-phase reopening plan for the commonwealth.

It’s an even-numbered year and midterm election season has arrived in Dukes County as well as around the country.

Legislation passed this week by Massachusetts lawmakers would extend state and local occupancy taxes to short-term rental properties.

In a whirlwind trip to Martha’s Vineyard Thursday, Lieut. Gov. Karyn Polito signed community compacts with four Island towns.

On Friday, incumbent state Sen. Dan Wolf, who is seeking a third term representing the Cape and Islands, made a joint campaign appearance with Maura Healey, a first-time candidate who is running for attorney general. The candidates spoke at the Field Gallery to a crowd of about sixty people.