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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

Hello Dakota

Jenny and Oraibi Voumard, of Tisbury, annouce the birth of a daughter, Dakota Luna Oraibi Voumard, born on July 19 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospita

Rayna Arrives

Hannah Burbidge and Brent Turner, of Oak Bluffs, annouce the birth of a daughter, Rayna Catherine Burbidge-Turner, born on July 25 at the Martha's

Former Cop Takes Up Counseling at High School

Louisa Hufstader

Former Oak Bluffs police officer and Rhode Island state police detective Jared Andrews is joining the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School staff as director of the student affairs office, overseeing the school’s counseling department.

Edgartown Police Chief to Retire

Ethan Genter

After nearly four decades in the military and law enforcement, Edgartown police Chief Bruce McNamee plans to retire at the end of September.

Talking Turtles at Sense of Wonder Camp

Claire Dow

Sy Montgomery has always felt more at home with animals than people. And as the author of three dozen books on animals ranging from hummingbirds to orangutans, animals clearly feel at home with her, too.

Della Day Speaker Recounts Life With Dr. King

Katrina Liu

Clarence B. Jones, a former advisor and close friend of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., talked about his work with the civil rights leader at the 18th Annual Della Hardman Day this weekend.