In its effort to encourage local farming, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank has issued a number of request for proposals (RFP) for agricultural land leases. As of Tuesday, the M.V. Land Bank is accepting proposals for agricultural leases for one acre at Featherstone Farm in Oak Bluffs, one acre at Chilmark’s Tea Lane Farm, in […]
In a statement issued last week, the Coalition to Create the MV Housing Bank (CCMVHB) announced that Laura Silber will be stepping down from her role as the coalition’s coordinator. Silber will be transitioning from her two-year role with the CCMVHB to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, where she will be working as the commission’s full-time […]
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank unanimously voted not to allow camping on its properties during its Monday afternoon meeting. This was the first reading of the recommended policy, and the commission may return to it for a second reading after considering potential changes. The proposal to develop a campground on the Southern Woodlands Reservation came […]
The Aquinnah select board unanimously approved establishing a Aquinnah Cliff lease committee during its Tuesday afternoon meeting. During a previous meeting, the board reached a consensus to have a final draft for Cliff lot leases by January after a discussion with leaseholders. Currently, there are two types of leases: one directly from the town, and […]
When Islanders wake up Monday morning, Nov. 28, the start of shotgun hunting season for deer will be underway. Shotgun season continues through Saturday, Dec. 10. For those of you who are out walking dogs anywhere near wooded lands, it’s a good idea to wear blaze orange. The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank allows hunting on […]