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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

Announcing Tyler

Heather and Jaime Boyle of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Tyler James Boyle, born Dec. 31 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Blustery Bird Count Day Doesn't Deter Bevy of Birders

Bill Eville

It was cold and blustery on Jan. 2, but that didn’t stop a large number of Island birders from heading out into nature for the 56th annual Christmas Bird Count on the Vineyard.

Martha's Vineyard Museum Names New Executive Director

Sara Brown

The executive director of Audubon Pennsylvania has been named executive director of the museum. Phil Wallis, a longtime Vineyard visitor, will step into the job on Feb. 16.

Oak Bluffs Woman Recovering After Sustaining Burns in House Fire Article updated

Steve Myrick

An Oak Bluffs woman who was seriously burned early Saturday morning in an Oak Bluffs house fire has been upgraded to good condition.

At New Year's Frisbee Golf Tourney Fun Is Par for the Course

Steve Myrick

A record number of players, 54, turned out for the eighth annual New Year's Day Disc Golf Tournament in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest.

Three Finalists Named in High School Principal Search

Sara Brown

A high school principal in the Bronx, a middle school principal in Ipswich, and a former principal in Maine have been named finalists in the search for the next principal.