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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

Shark Tournament Participation Down From a Year Ago

Jim Hickey

The Oak Bluffs Monster Shark tournament resumes this weekend when some of the top fishermen from up and down the East Coast descend on the Island in hopes of landing the prize-winning fish. But with it also comes the return of the debate over the ethical aspects of the event and opposition from several national animal rights groups.

In its early days the shark tournament was a low-key affair, largely viewed as a harmless fishing competition that attracted top fishermen while generating a moderate boost in business for local shops and restaurants.

Walter Cronkite Devoted Time to Island Philanthropic Causes

Phyllis Meras

Walter Cronkite, CBS Evening News anchorman from 1962 to 1981, and a devoted Edgartown seasonal resident for more than three decades, died on Friday at his home in New York after a lengthy illness. He was 92.

Workshop for Educators

The Island Grown Schools’ Summer Institute for Teachers, a three-day workshop for educators on the Vineyard interested in incorporating curriculum tied to farms and gardens into their classes, will run from August 10 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a number of Island locations.

The program is free for Vineyard teachers and will award participants with 20 professional development points upon completion. Past participants and newcomers are welcome to attend.

Vineyard Herbs Award

Herbalist Holly Bellebuono of Vineyard Herbs was awarded third place at the 2009 International Herb Symposium at Wheaton College, Mass., in June for her medicinal salves. Ms. Bellebuono wild-harvests all of the herbs in her salves, which can be purchased at the West Tisbury Farmer’s Market or online atVineyardHerbs.com.

Specialist Advocates Parental Participation Over Scare Tactics

Sitting barefoot and Indian-style in white linen pants on a couch in Aquinnah, Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair recaps How Can You Be a Go-To Parent (or Grandparent)?, a package of parenting advice she shared Thursday evening at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven.

River Arrives

Allie Horowitz and Noah Maxner of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, River Laylee Maxner, born on July 10, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. River weighed 6 pounds, 15 3/4 ounces at birth.