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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

Vineyard Celebrates the Fourth in Festive Style Article updated

Julia Wells

Martha’s Vineyard marked the national holiday Monday with parades large and small, in a return to well-loved traditions.

For Former Mayor of Atlanta, Independence Is a Daily Struggle

Diego Lasarte

The spirit of July Fourth was in the air Sunday as Union Chapel kicked off its 2022 summer season with a sermon by Keisha Lance Bottoms.

The Words of Frederick Douglass Ring Out from the Federated Church

Zach Harris

Frederick Douglass died over 100 years ago, but his words were very much alive Saturday at the Federated Church in Edgartown.

Coast Guard Mounts Search Off Vineyard for Man Reported Overboard From Fishing Vessel

Noah Glasgow

Coast Guard station Menemsha is currently involved in a search for a crewmember from the FV Susan Rose of Port Judith, R.I., who was reported overboard at 1:39 a.m. Friday.

Community Turns Out for Changing of the Guard at Station Menemsha

Zach Harris

Senior Chief Steven White takes over at Station Menemsha as Master Chief Justin Longval retires after 26 years with the Coast Guard.

Fourth of July Fever Brings the Heat and the Crowds

Noah Glasgow Diego Lasarte

For locals and visitors alike, the Fourth of July is a cornerstone of summer on the Vineyard. This year Island businesses and town officials are set to see the celebrations roar back into action.