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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

Please Adopt Us: Week Ending Oct. 10

We have no adoptions to report but we do have a number of new residents

No Kings Rally

Martha’s Vineyard residents and visitors have the opportunity to join a nationwide day of nonviolent protest for the second No Kings Freedom Rally, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Coast Guard Fixes Gay Head Lighthouse Pattern

Gwyn Skiles

Select board member and lighthouse keeper Chris Manning said the U.S. Coast Guard removed the newly installed LED beacon on Monday to correct its rotation and beam pattern at the agency's shop in Woods Hole.

Oak Bluffs Sets Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant

Emma Kilbride

Mopeds, wetland protections and updated town personnel bylaws will all be on the Oak Bluffs Nov. 4 special town meeting warrant.

Submersible Begins Round-the-World Journey

Emma Kilbride

The Sentinel Slocum Glider “Redwing” will set off on the first leg of its multi-year trip around the world from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Friday.

Island Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

Gwyn Skiles

Editors note: This event has been postponed due to the weather.