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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

Despite Pushback, Middle Road Pole Project Passes

Thomas Humphrey

The project, which aims to bolster the grid in Chilmark and Aquinnah, was significantly scaled back from Eversource’s original proposal to install 48 poles along Middle Road last year.

Greetings to Trent

Anna Koppel and Joseph Diodati, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Trent Joseph Diodati Koppel, born on Sept. 25.

Hello Hayley

Maria Ribeiro Otoni and Nicholas Ribeiro, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Hayley Mackenzie Otoni Ribeiro, born on Sept. 21.

Welcome Emmitt

Rene Millerick and Tim Millerick, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Emmitt Ryan Millerick, born on Sept. 21.

Please Adopt Us

There are no adoptions to report this week but our featured pets are Peter and Teddy, one-year-old, black male rabbits who are brothers.

Huge Albie Sets the Pace at Derby Midway Mark

Riis Williams

Bill Potter’s false albacore fell a fraction short of breaking the 19.39-pound state record set by Island angler Donald MacGillivray during the 1990 derby.