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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

Please Adopt Us: Nov. 22

The adoption news of the week is that Judy, the tuxedo kitten, was snapped up immediately. Here’s to years of fun for everyone.

Felix Neck Fall Festival

The 44th annual Felix Neck Fall Festival takes place, Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Festival of Wreaths

The Festival of Wreaths returns to the Federated Church on Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Celebrating a Blue Sapphire Anniversary

Earl and Jacqueline LaBatt recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at a luncheon with their six children and spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Islanders Sound Off in Steamship Forum

Louisa Hufstader

Cancellations and diversions, elusive reservations, crew shortages and the slow progress toward a new Steamship Authority website were among the top concerns expressed by some three dozen Islanders who spoke during the two-hour public forum.

Vineyard's NAACP Chapter Elects New President

Gwyn Skiles

The Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP has elected Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School educator Dhakir Warren to be president for a two-year term. The election took place on Saturday.