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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

Town Hall Meeting for Veterans

Representatives from the VA and the Health Net program will be on the Vineyard Tuesday, Feb. 16 for a town hall meeting.

Welcome, George

Katelynn and Elias Giannakopoulos of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, George Elias Giannakopoulos, born Jan. 30.

Boathouse Donates $15,000 to Boys & Girls Club

The Boathouse Foundation has donated $15,000 to the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club.

Managing Ice House Pond Proves Balancing Act for Land Bank

Alex Elvin

A revised plan for Manaquayak Preserve in West Tisbury highlights the sometimes tricky role of the land bank in managing ecologically sensitive properties.

Ferry Disruption, Better Cell Phone Service in the Works for Chappy Article updated

Steve Myrick

Edgartown selectmen Monday received an update on the Chappy ferry, which will carry passengers but no vehicles from April 17 to April 24, and an endorsement for temporary wireless service for the island provided by AT&T.

Budding Vineyard Artists, Writers Bring Home Scholastic Awards

Sara Brown

Twenty teenage Vineyard artists, photographers, sculptors, and poets have earned recognition in the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing awards.