The Martha's Vineyard Times Update: Island first responders start getting vaccine Majority of Island first responders say they’ll get the shots. Mark Bettencourt receiving post-vaccination instructions from a nurse at Martha's Vineyard Hospital Friday. — Jeremy Driesen Belle Dinning getting vaccinated by Laura Hilliard, RN. First responders were among the first Islanders to receive the shots against COVID-19. — Jeremy Driesen Belle Dinning in the post-vaccination holding area. Patients were asked to stay there for 15 minutes after their vaccination and before departing the hospital. — Jeremy Driesen Laura Hilliard, RN, awaits her next vaccination patient. — Jeremy Driesen Alex Schaeffer, Edgartown Fire Chief, arrives for his vaccination at Martha's Vineyard Hospital. — Jeremy Driesen