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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

Harbor View Hotel to Close for a Month

The Edgartown select board approved the hotel’s application to close from Jan. 2 until Feb. 2, for facility updates.

Boys Cross Country Team Wins Division Championship

Aidan Pollard

On Saturday, the boys cross country team took home the MIAA Division 2C championship, and individuals on both the boys and girls teams are now headed to the state tournament this weekend.

SSA to Hold Informational Session

The Steamship Authority is holding an information session Thursday for Vineyard residents to learn about Islander programs and discounts.

Trust Changes Its Name

Calling it a return to the organization’s roots, the Vineyard Trust announced Monday that it would change its name to the Vineyard Preservation Trust.

Covid Cases See Slight Climb Again

Island health officials said 16 people tested positive for Covid-19 during the week ending Saturday, Nov. 13, ending three weeks of declining numbers.

Tornado Weather Brushes Martha’s Vineyard

Louisa Hufstader

Wild weather in southern New England Saturday night brought heavy wind gusts to the Vineyard and three confirmed tornadoes in Connecticut and Rhode Island.