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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

Dogs Are Banned From Lambert’s Cove Beach

Will Sennott

Dogs will not be allowed on Lambert’s Cove Beach for the remainder of the pandemic, the West Tisbury board of health announced Friday.

After Minneapolis, Island Police Chiefs Issue Statement

Will Sennott

As the country reels over protests and violence in Minneapolis, Martha’s Vineyard police chiefs issued a statement late Friday.

Governor Sketches Guidelines for Restaurant, Lodging Reopenings

Noah Asimow

Gov. Charlie Baker announced preliminary guidelines on Friday for shuttered restaurant and lodging services, beginning June 8.

One New Coronavirus Case Reported Thursday

Noah Asimow

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new case of Covid-19 on Thursday — the second case in three days on the Island after a weeklong case-free lull.

High School Graduations Delayed

Will Sennott

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School 2020 graduation is tentatively set for July 26, and the Martha's Vineyard Charter School is looking to the fall for a ceremony.

New Coronavirus Testing Site Begins Rollout

Noah Asimow

The first round of comprehensive coronavirus testing on the Vineyard commenced with a slow rollout on Thursday.