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MVC to Open New Hearing on Katama Meadows Subdivision

Louisa Hufstader | Saturday, January 17 2026 - 9:10am

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission will open a new public hearing next week on revised plans for the Katama Meadows subdivision, after commissioners voted Thursday to accept the withdrawal of a previous application.

Katama Meadows

Martha's Vineyard Commission

Please Adopt Us: April 2

This week’s adoption news is that Jeff, the stray tabby cat, has found his new forever home.

Welcome Blake

Cassandra and Alexander Rossi, of Jersey City, N.J. announce the birth of son, Blake Buddy Rossi, born on March 3.

Announcing Daniel

Leanna Clare Orr and Jesse Richmond Oberst, of Seconsett Island, announce the birth of a son, Daniel Jonathan (Jack) Oberst, born on Dec. 12.

Hello Dylan

Erika Souza de Almeida and Reniclis Cordeiro Abino, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Dylan Cordeiro de Almeida, born on March 30.

Huxley Is Here

Skylah Forend and Ron Miske, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Huxley Ray Miske, born on March 24.

Joint Project Looks to Track Herring Population in Lagoon Pond

Maia Coleman

On Tuesday, a group of town officials and biologists gathered at Lagoon Pond to install an underwater camera to monitor the pond’s herring population, which for many years has seen a long decline.