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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.

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MVC Hashes Out Details for Automotive Garage on Problematic Site

Alex Elvin

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week continued its review of a complex proposal to build a an automotive garage and parking area on just over a half acre in Vineyard Haven.

Boys' Soccer Wins First Playoff Game in Decisive Style

Heather Hamacek

The high school varsity boys’ soccer team beat Seekonk 6-0 Friday in the first round of the playoffs. Up next is an away game on Sunday at 4 p.m. against Scituate.

Bri Buchanan and Ethan Valenti Are Wed

Bri Buchanan of Vineyard Haven and Ethan Valenti of Edgartown were married on July 25, their five-year anniversary, at Slip Away Farm.

Oyster Season Set to Begin in West Tisbury

Heather Hamacek

Oyster season opens in West Tisbury this month following approval by the town selectmen and shellfish committee of dates and limits. The recreational and commercial season will run from Nov. 9 to April 29 in the Tisbury Great Pond.

Hunter Arrives

Tara Moore and Kevin Peters of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Hunter Earl Peters, born on Nov. 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

High Schoolers Go to the Symphony

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students had a musical day on the town last week with a trip to an open rehearsal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall.