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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

George V. Tankard Memorial Race

The 16th annual George V. Tankard Jr. Memorial 5K road race/walk and fun run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17.

High School Class of 1966 50th Reunion

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 1966 will be holding their 50th reunion celebration on Oct. 15 and 16.

Apres Sails to Victory Again at Annual Moffett Race

Steve Myrick

For the second consecutive year, Steve Besse sailed his J/105 Apres to victory in the Moffett Race Saturday, becoming the first skipper in the 39-year history of the race to win three times.

Boys & Girls Club Tournament Celebrates More Than Golf

Vivian Ewing

A birthday for Ted Morgan and a big welcome for Jessie Damroth, the new executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, were cause for celebration at the Edgartown Golf Club Saturday.

Featherstone Charts Course for Future

Alex Elvin

For 20 years, Featherstone Center for the Arts has offered a home for Island artists, making the most of its old barns and stables. But with a major donation this summer, the center is looking toward the future.

With Remembrance and Anticipation, 71st Fishing Derby Begins

Steve Myrick

After a moment of remembrance in honor of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Roy Langley opened the weigh station Sunday morning and the 71st Martha’s Vineyard Bass and Bluefish Derby got underway.