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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

Hospital Names New Trustee

Christopher Scott of Edgartown is the newest member of the board of directors at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Schools Look to Strengthen Anti-Bias Policies

Holly Pretsky

Island public schools are taking a hard look at policies protecting LGBTQ students through proposed changes to the anti-bias policy.

State of Beaches: Surfcasters Hear Reports at Annual Meeting

Nelson Sigelman

Beach access, erosion and the effects of climate change were all topics of discussion at the annual Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association banquet held Saturday in Edgartown.

Students Earn Top Honors in Scholastic Art Contest

Sara Brown

More than 30 Vineyard students were honored in this year’s Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Alchemy Restaurant Set to Change Hands

Sara Brown

The popular restaurant and bar on Main street Edgartown, will soon be under new ownership. Owners Scott and Charlotte Caskey have an agreement to sell.

Shiretown Meats Goes Up for Sale

Steve Myrick

Shiretown Meats, the popular, long-established butcher shop in Edgartown, is listed for sale with an Island real estate agency.