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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

Announcing Ava

Megan Honey Baptiste and Michael Baptiste, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Joan Baptiste.

At the Bridge Table: July 31

Jim Kaplan

How many high-card points does a partnership need to bid 6NT? About 32, but fewer when there’s a running suit.

Hello David

Eleonora Lazarova and Mariyan Rumenov, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, David Mariyan Rumenov.

MVC Subcommittee Recommends Denial of Meeting House Place Article updated

Noah Asimow

A key Martha’s Vineyard Commission subcommittee informally, but strongly, recommended rejecting the 54-acre, 29-lot Meeting House Way subdivision on Monday.

Sweeping Conservation Initiative Protects Rare Lands on Cuttyhunk

Julia Wells

The initiative announced Monday will preserve nearly all the remaining undeveloped land on Cuttyhunk — including a large swath of unspoiled barrier beach, marsh and upland.

Regional High School Class of 2020 Has Their Day in the Sun

Maia Coleman

At the graduation ceremony on Sunday evening the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2020 stood together for the first time since the school was shut down in early March.