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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

Utilities, Banks Offer Hardship Relief

Louisa Hufstader

Islanders out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic are facing tough choices as the monthly bills come in. Local banks and utilities are responding.

Martha’s Vineyard Bank Contributes $625,000 to Pandemic Relief Effort

Louisa Hufstader

The Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank has announced a $625,000 charitable initiative for coronavirus relief through the month of April.

Virtual Palm Sunday Services

Religious services are still taking place around the Island in various ways.

Coastal Storm Lashes Vineyard, Closing Roads

Julia Wells Will Sennott

Ferries were shutting down, Beach Road was partially closed and fishermen were securing their boats as a northeaster lashed the Vineyard with rain and wind Friday.

Virtual Earth Day

The Vineyard Conservation Society is encouraging Islanders to pick up trash independently and celebrate Earth Day online.

Hospital Reports Two More Cases of Covid-19, Bringing Island Total to Twelve Article updated

Noah Asimow

Two more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed Saturday, bringing the total of confirmed cases on the Island to 12. No one with the virus is hospitalized at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.