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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

Trustees to Sell OSV Permits Starting May 14

The announcement came after a long road of regulatory challenges for the statewide land conservancy.

Island Water Systems Win State Award

The Martha's Vineyard Airport and the Edgartown water systems were honored by the state Department of Environmental Protection this week.

Aquinnah Passes Up-Island School Money

Aquinnah voters approved a $110,000 debt exclusion question to fund their share of the Up-Island Regional School District budget at the annual town election Thursday.

Alexander Baynes Promoted to Commander

Commander Alexander B. Baynes of the United States Navy was promoted to his present rank on Oct. 1, 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

School Committee Votes to Return Untouched Budget to Up-Island Towns

Louisa Hufstader

The regional high school committee voted 7-2 Thursday to make no changes to the operating budget for the coming fiscal year.

Aquinnah Raises Rental Tax, Passes Emergency Repair Funds

Brooke Kushwaha

Aquinnah voters approved new environmental regulations, money for emergency repairs to town buildings and an increase in the short-term rental tax at Tuesday's town meeting.