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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

Hospital Scheduling Second-Dose Appointments

Individuals who received their first Covid-19 vaccine off-Island can now schedule their second vaccine shot on-Island.

Pottery Studio Announces Opening

Merry Farm Pottery in West Tisbury will be open three days a week beginning May 6, and introduces new work online May 2.

Electronics Disposal Day Moves to High School

The spring electronics disposal benefit, taking place Saturday, has a new location — the high school parking lot.

Superior Court Hears Criminal Cases

Noah Asimow

An Oak Bluffs man was indicted and arraigned on child pornography charges this week in the spring sitting of Dukes County superior court. A Plymouth woman was also indicted on charges of distributing drugs at the Edgartown jail.

Governor Pencils In End Date for State Reopening Plan Article updated

Noah Asimow

With Covid-19 case rates on the wane and vaccination rates waxing strongly, Gov. Charlie Baker this week eased the state mask mandate and laid out the last phase of a reopening schedule.

Vaccine Forum Scheduled for April 28

Dukes County and the Communication Ambassador Partnership of Martha’s Vineyard are hosting an online public forum to discuss the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday.