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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

Flowers for Anna

Anna Duarte is currently recovering at Massachusetts General Hospital due to illness.

Help Stock the Pantry

The West Tisbury police department, the West Tisbury fire department and Tri-Town ambulance invite everyone to support the Island Food Pantry by dropping off nonperishable packaged food items to the Public Safety Building across from Conroy’s.

Giving Back by Getting Fit

Mansion House is putting the “fit” in benefit on Sunday, Dec. 15. The health club at Mansion House will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for free swimming and workouts and they will donate a pass to Big Brothers/Big Sisters for every visitor they get.

Democrats Meet

Martha’s Vineyard Democrats meet to discuss key issues for candidates to consider in upcoming 2014 elections. The meeting is on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Howes House in West Tisbury.

Tisbury Connector Road Defeated Again

Ivy Ashe

The long-discussed bypass road system off the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road was rejected for a third time Tuesday during a well-attended special town meeting.

Police Detective Work Leads to Arrest in Copper Theft

Sara Brown

An Oak Bluffs man has been charged with stealing more than $5,000 worth of copper wiring from an Island electric company. Edgartown Det. Michael Snowden led the investigation.