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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

Coast Guard Auxiliary Holds Safe Boating Class

The Coast Guard Auxiliary on Martha's Vineyard's Safe Boating class is now filled.

Dock Dances to Return this Summer

Brooke Kushwaha

After Covid-19 and police staffing challenges suspended the Edgartown event, the Dock Dances at Memorial Wharf will be back for the first time since 2019.

Circuit Arts Begins Summer Programming

Circuit Arts, the new parent organization of the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, has announced its summer programming schedule.

Officials to Consider New Island Drug Court

Ethan Genter

Law enforcement and court officials plan to meet in the coming weeks to look into the potential of starting a new Island court system to help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

Douglas Back on Top for Kitesurfing Speed Record

Riis Williams

The world’s fastest kitesurfer and Vineyard Haven resident Rob Douglas broke two world records earlier this month at a competition in La Palme, France.

Secretary of Interior Meets with Aquinnah Tribe

Emily Gajda

Deb Haaland, the U.S. secretary of the interior, came to the Island earlier this month and met with the chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to talk about offshore wind energy and economic development.