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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

Greetings Maverick

Heather and Jeff Majkowski, of West Tisbury, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Maverick Thomas Majkowski.

Hello George

Kathren Noel Hogan and Charles John Metros, of Aquinnah, announce the birth of a son, George Riley Metros.

Please Adopt Us: Sept. 4

Bumpy is looking for his forever home.

Steamship Authority Adds Trips, Reopens Reservations

Noah Asimow

The Steamship Authority announced another slate of complicated schedule updates on Wednesday, adding back trips that were previously cancelled and reopening its reservation system for Labor Day weekend. Test results on approximately 30 contact-traced employees are still pending.

Dangerous Jellyfish Come Ashore in Large Numbers at Squibnocket

Maia Coleman

Large swarms of Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, a highly dangerous variety, have been discovered on the south shore of Chilmark this week, raising concerns over swimming safety.

Tisbury Firefighters Quickly Quell Blaze at Rocco’s Pizza

Louisa Hufstader

A minor fire at Rocco’s Pizzeria in the Tisbury Marketplace Tuesday did no damage to the building, Tisbury fire chef Greg Leland told the Gazette Wednesday morning.