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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

Aquinnah Festival Showcases Growing Interest in Native Art

Gwyn Skiles

Nearly 30 artisans took part in the Native Artisans Festival in Aquinnah Saturday. The annual event is now in its 18th year and works to share the value of Indigenous art with the Island community.

60-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in Oak Bluffs

Addison Antonoff

Developers and public officials gathered in Oak Bluffs Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of Tackenash Knoll, a 60-unit affordable housing development along Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road.

New Gay Head Light Beacon Receives Dim Reception in Aquinnah

Gwyn Skiles

Aquinnah residents aired grievances to the select board this week about the new LED beacon inside the recently-renovated Gay Head lighthouse.

SSA’s New Freight Ferry Undergoes Repairs

Ethan Genter

On Thursday, the ferry line discovered the leak in the steering pump and filter of the M/V Aquinnah, cancelling four trips on the Vineyard route.

Mulvey Accepts One-Year Principal Contract

Louisa Hufstader

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee voted unanimously Thursday to pay Sean Mulvey $185,000 to serve as principal for the next year, giving the district more time to search for a long-term successor to departing principal Sara Dingledy.

Chilmark and Aquinnah Weigh in on SSA Term Limits

Gwyn Skiles Katrina Liu

While Chilmark officials were cool to the idea of term limits for the Steamship board of governors, the Aquinnah select board gave the bill enthusiastic support.