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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

FAA Finds Deficiencies at Vineyard Airport

Remy Tumin

The airport is under an Oct. 15 deadline to correct several deficiencies in airport operations or face potential sanctions, including loss of its status as a commercial airport. The airport manager has taken an unscheduled vacation.

Tick Forum

With Martha’s Vineyard a hot spot for tick-borne illnesses, Polly Hill Arboretum will be hosting the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group next week for a free forum about the issue.

Chappy Pong Table Tennis Tournament

Competition is heating up on Chappaquiddick this weekend for the eighth annual all-Island Chappy Pong table tennis tournament at the Chappy Community Center.

Priority One: Everyone Stays on Board

Jim Malkin

I never really relax while underway in a sailboat. I’m constantly looking and listening for new sights and sounds.

Pro Am Tennis Tourney

The first annual Martha’s Vineyard Community Tennis Pro Am, held at Farm Neck last Saturday, was a smashing success.

A Very Long Life, Still Well Lived

Phyllis Meras

Friends of all ages from up-Island and down gathered at the Granary Gallery in West Tisbury last week for a belated 100th birthday party for longtime Vineyard resident, artist, antiques dealer, promoter of Island arts Brandon Wight.