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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

Peter Arrives

Debra and Peter Metell of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Peter Anthony Jr., born on Oct. 29.

Everett Arrives

Nisha McCoy and Karter Moran of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Everett Lee Moran, born on Oct. 27.

Welcome Anastasia

Tara M. Ledden and William J. Ledden of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Anastasia Maura Ledden, born on Oct. 25.

Tisbury Town Hall Steeple Will Come Down Article updated

Holly Pretsky

Amid mounting concerns about its structural integrity, the historic steeple that stands above the Tisbury town hall will be removed. Town facilities manager Kirk Metell said the project is expected to begin Dec. 1.

Tisbury Closes Lagoon Pond to Protect Bay Scallops

Julia Wells

The Vineyard Haven side of Lagoon Pond will be closed to all bay scalloping beginning Monday, Nov. 5., to protect a large crop of juvenile scallops, the town shellfish constable said Wednesday morning.

Police in Two Towns Make Arrests for OUIs

Holly Pretsky

Two accidents involving intoxicated drivers occupied police in Edgartown and Chilmark over the weekend. In Edgartown, there was a two-car collision on Saturday evening, while in Chilmark, a two-car collision took place on Friday.