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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

Second Hand Store Remains Closed

The Boys & Girls Club Second Hand Store in Edgartown will not reopen this season, according to an announcement from the club.

Sweeping Mandatory Mask Rule Adopted for Menemsha

Will Sennott

An order approved at a joint meeting of the Chilmark board of health and selectmen Tuesday makes masks mandatory throughout the fishing village.

Steamship Authority Projects $25 Million Deficit

Louisa Hufstader

Based on figures for the first half of 2020, the Steamship Authority is projecting a $25 to $26 million operating deficit for the year, general manager Robert Davis said told the board of governors at their monthly meeting Tuesday.

Recreational Boaters Swamp Cape Pogue, Prompting Town Concerns

Noah Asimow

Edgartown selectmen heard a litany of concerns Monday about the sensitive wildlife refuge being overrun with recreational boaters this summer.

Coronavirus Cases Jump from One to Eight on Cuttyhunk Article updated

Noah Asimow

Eight individuals on Cuttyhunk have now tested positive for Covid-19 with seven coming in the past three days, prompting mandatory mask orders and fears of a broader outbreak.

Three New Covid-19 Cases Reported Over Weekend Article updated

Noah Asimow

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported two new positive tests for Covid-19 on Monday and TestMV reported one new case, marking three new confirmed PCR cases over the weekend.