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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: May 14

This week we’re happy to report that kitties, Ellie and Pumpkin, have been successfully re-homed.

Hello Barry

Ann Laursen and Tim Laursen, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Barry Christopher Laursen, born on May 7.

Hayes Arrives

Sarah and Colin Murphy, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Hayes Quinn Murphy, born on April 25.

Welcome Emmett

Lilly Schott and Rob Piper-Roche, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Emmett Alan Piper-Roche born on May 1.

Boat Fire in Lagoon Pond Sees Quick Response

Maia Coleman

A boat fire on Lagoon Pond Wednesday afternoon saw an all-out response from firefighters and emergency personnel on both sides of the pond. The call came in at around 2:25 p.m., police said.

Water Taxi Proposed for Down-Island Towns

The Falmouth company that operates seasonal passenger ferries to Edgartown is proposing a water taxi service for the three down-Island towns this summer.