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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

Old Holiday, Young Start; Kids' Parades Are Fourth of July Tradition

Louisa McCullough

Fourth of July festivities kicked off with a patriotic start this morning with two children's parades — one in the Camp Ground and another in Aquinnah.

Hello, Matilda

Dana Guyer and Carlos Tilghman-Osborne of Chappaquiddick announce the birth of a daughter, Matilda Belle Guyer-Osborne, born on July 2.

No Serious Injuries after Unoccupied Car Rolls into Menemsha Creek

Steve Myrick

A young girl suffered minor injuries and a dog was rescued after an unoccupied Volkswagen Golf rolled into Menemsha Creek on Saturday morning, police said.

Dead Whale Washes Up at South Beach

Sara Brown

Norton Point will be closed to swimmers and vehicle traffic Wednesday to accommodate efforts to remove a dead fin whale.

Vineyard Celebrates Festive Fourth With Parade, Fireworks

Louisa McCullough

Parades, cookouts and fireworks are all on the agenda for the national holiday. The Edgartown Fourth of July Parade steps off promptly at 5 p.m.

Heeding the Siren's Call, Katie Mayhew Is Back in the Spotlight

Mike Kotsopoulos

One of the Vineyard’s brightest stars returned to the Tabernacle stage Wednesday. West Tisbury vocalist Siren Mayhew, formerly Katie, performed with The Cape Symphony.