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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

Please Adopt Us: Sept. 23

Our only adoption news is that adorable guinea pig, Ruby, has moved to her new home with her new family.

Hello Huck

Lianne deBettencourt and Adam deBettencourt, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Huck Spinola deBettencourt, born on Sept. 18.

Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Venezuelan Migrants

A Boston civil rights law firm this week filed a class action lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on behalf of Venezuelan migrants who were flown to Martha’s Vineyard.

Tisbury Voters Resoundingly Back Another $26 Million for School Renovation Article updated

Louisa Hufstader

Casting paper ballots marked YES or NO, Tisbury voters overwhelmingly approved 373 to 112 nearly $26 million in new funding for the proposed school renovations.

West Tisbury Considers Options for School Overhaul

Louisa Hufstader

From a failing roof to inadequate, outdated energy systems, the West Tisbury School needs a complete overhaul, officials said Monday at a meeting of the up-Island school committee.

Tisbury First Responders Have Busy Few Days

Louisa Hufstader

Tisbury’s first responders had a complicated Sunday afternoon with emergencies both on land and in the water, followed by a Monday-morning incident that moved from street to sea and back again.