The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission decided to take matters into its own hands when providing better access for fire vehicles through one of its properties, rather than joining a regional effort that commissioners fear could have unnecessary consequences. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission, along with Island fire departments, put a proposal to the Land Bank […]
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 […]
A Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank program that uses goats to clear invasive plants continues to thrive on the Island. However, the animals need a safe place to give birth to continue the program in the future. At a recent meeting, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank unanimously approved a proposal made by goatherd Zachary Jesse to […]