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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

Welcome Theo

Julia Ferreira Silva and Sidney R. Ds Silva, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Theo Ferreira Silva, born on July 27.

Hello Satya

Bronwyn Holmes-Mahtani and Arun Umesh Mahtani, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Satya James Holmes-Mahtani, born on July 28.

Grand Illumination Scales Back

Illumination Night will held as planned on August 18, but festivities have been modified and scaled back due to Covid concerns.

Case Dismissed in Long-Running Yellow House Appeal

The latest in a string of lawsuits seeking to invalidate the taking by eminent domain of the Yellow House by the town of Edgartown was dismissed Monday by a superior court judge.

Bridge Column: August 6

Jim Kaplan

What’s wrong with this auction from an OK Bridge board? South was dealing with no one vulnerable:

Covid Concerns Disrupt Presidential Birthday Party on the Vineyard Article updated

Noah Asimow

A large private party planned for President Obama’s 60th birthday on the Vineyard this weekend has been canceled amid fierce public backlash and rising Covid cases, as the Delta variant spreads on the Island. The party will be scaled back to family and friends, according to a statement.