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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

Man Held Without Bail on Rape, Assault Charges

A Vineyard Haven man is being held without bail after being arraigned last week on 23 charges, including assault to murder and rape.

Porter Arrives

Elizabeth and Christopher McMahon of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Porter Joseph McMahon, born on March 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Basil Welch Captured the Island, One Moment at a Time

Alex Elvin

Basil Welch photographed nearly everything there was to see on the Island: boats, buildings, people, animal tracks, trees.

Still on the Market, Flatbread Plans to Reopen for Summer Season

Ivy Ashe

After a brief period of uncertainty, Flatbread will again open for the upcoming season, though the restaurant is still on the market.

Trustees of Reservations, Farm Institute Announce Merger

Olivia Hull

The Farm Institute and The Trustees of Reservations have announced plans to merge by the end of the year, with the Trustees taking the 15-year-old nonprofit teaching farm under its wing, leaders from both organizations told the Gazette Wednesday.

Emergency Drill Planned Sunday at Martha's Vineyard Airport

The Martha’s Vineyard Airport will be closed for about three hours Sunday as Island emergency responders join in an exercise of the airport’s emergency response plan. The airport warns that passengers and other airport users may not be able to access the airport during brief periods on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.