Request-for-Proposals for Roof Replacement
Posted 12/20/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for the replacement of a roof on a cottage located at 15 Trails End in Chilmark, MA. Copies of the request-for-proposals may be obtained by telephoning…
Invitation-for-Bids for Purchase of Entire Goat Herd
Posted 11/15/24
The land bank is accepting bids for purchase of its entire goat herd. Copies of the invitation-for-bids may be obtained by telephoning 508-627-7141 or by writing to mhill@vineyardlandbank.com. Bids…
Request-for-Proposals for Financing
Posted 10/22/24
The land bank is accepting proposals relating to long-term financing. Copies of the request-for-proposals may be obtained by telephoning 508-627-7141 or by writing to mhill@vineyardlandbank.com.…
Request for Proposals for Removal of Barn
Posted 10/15/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for the removal of a barn at the Tiasquam Valley Reservation on the Middle Road in West Tisbury. Copies of the request-for-proposals may be obtained by telephoning…
Public Input Session
Posted 10/7/24
The land bank will conduct a public input session in order to solicit comment on future land acquisition priorities and any other matters that the public may wish to discuss. Please join the land…
Deer-Shotgun Season
Posted 10/4/24
The deadline for requesting a deer-shotgun permit is 4:00 pm on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Request for Proposals for Insurance Services
Posted 9/9/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for insurance services. Copies of the request-for-proposals may be obtained by telephoning 508-627-7141 or writing to mhill@vineyardlandbank.com or by clicking h…
Request for Proposals 40-44 Meetinghouse Way solar array project
Posted 7/24/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for the installation of solar arrays at 40-44 Meetinghouse Way in Edgartown. Copies of the request-for-proposals may be obtained by telephoning 508-627-7141 or…
Request-for-proposals Southern Woodlands Agricultural Lease
Posted 6/18/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for a 0.75-acre agricultural lease at the Southern Woodlands Reservation in Oak Bluffs. The request-for-proposals is available by telephoning 508-627-7141 or by…
Request-for-proposals Chappaquiddick
Posted 5/24/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for the purchase of a 3.0-acre lot for community purposes, as defined in a request-for-proposals (RFP) that can be found [here]. The lot is currently in private…
The Martha’s Vineyard land bank is disposing of a surplus truck
Posted 5/20/24
The Martha’s Vineyard land bank is disposing of a surplus truck. It is a 2013 Ford F350 Service Body with 82,981 miles.The invitation-to-bid package is available by telephoning 508-627-7141 or writing…
XIH
Posted 5/16/24
The 2024 Cross-Island Hike (XIH) route has been finalized. Please join the land bank on National Trails Day --- Saturday, June 1, 2024 --- for a day-long hike from the Hillman's Point Preserve in…
XIH
Posted 5/6/24
The land bank is finalizing the itinerary for this year’s hike, which includes some new trails. The XIH will take place on National Trails Day, which occurs annually on the first Saturday in June.…
Goatherd
Posted 4/8/24
The land bank commission will interview candidates for its goatherd position at its Wednesday, April 10 meeting, which starts at 3:00 pm
Firewood Available
Posted 1/17/24
The land bank is offering green hardwood whole logs to the public for firewood on a first-come first-serve basis to the first 20 applicants, after which the list will close. Please email mhill@vine…
Land Bank 2023 Annual report
Posted 1/12/24
The land bank 2023 annual report is now available. You can view it under Notices and Documents, or click the link.
FYI Ramble Trail News
Posted 1/8/24
Any boats that are left tied up at Ramble Trail Preserve Beach will be removed on Friday the 12th of January.
Early Closing on Friday December 22, 2023
Posted 12/18/23
As the Dukes County Registry of Deeds is closing early on Friday, December 22, the land bank will follow and be closing at 12:30pm. The land bank will be re-opening on Tuesday, December 26th and have…
Wildfire Planning
Posted 10/24/23
The general public is invited to a site-visit, on Friday, October 27 at 9:00 am, of the location of a firebreak being proposed by the Martha's Vineyard Commission's wildfire mitigation committee on…
Shotgun Season hunting signups
Posted 10/2/23
Individuals and groups who wish to participate in the 2023 deer-shotgun season on land bank land may sign up here. Deadline is Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Agricultural Leases Available
Posted 9/20/23
The land bank is now accepting proposals for agricultural leases at Featherstone Farm and Poucha Pond Reservation
WE HAVE MOVED!!!!!!
Posted 7/10/23
If you are looking for us.. we are now at our new location at 40 Meetinghouse Way in Edgartown. It is off of the West Tisbury-Edgartown Road, in Edgartown. Telephone us at 508-627-7141 for…
167 and 169 Main Street
Posted 6/6/23
The land bank has concluded its initial request-for-proposals process for the sale of its office. No bids are being accepted at this time.
Real Estate for Sale
Posted 4/28/23
The Martha’s Vineyard land bank is accepting offers, from governmental entities and/or non-profit organizations, for the purchase of its office, located at 167 and 169 Main Street in Edgartown. The…
Quenomica Preserve Management Plan
Posted 4/28/23
The land bank has approved the management plan for this preserve, which is available at the following link: Quenomica Preserve Management Plan
Quenomica Preserve Revised Draft Management Plan
Posted 4/18/23
Edgartown Town Advisory Board Meeting
Posted 4/14/23
The Edgartown town advisory board will review the draft management plan for the Quenomica Preserve at a meeting to take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 via zoom. This is not a public hearing; the…
Quenomica Preserve Draft Management Plan & Public Hearing
Posted 3/28/23
The Edgartown town advisory board will hold a public hearing via zoom at 4pm on Monday, April 10, 2023 to discuss the Quenomica Preserve draft management plan. Quenomica Preserve Preliminary Draft…
Quenomica Preserve North Agricultural Lease RFP
Posted 2/28/23
The land bank is currently accepting proposals for an agricultural lease at Quenomica Preserve North in Edgartown.
Wapatequa Woods Reservation Agricultural Lease RFP
Posted 2/28/23
The land bank is currently accepting proposals for an agricultural lease at Wapatequa Woods Reservation in Tisbury.
John Presbury Norton Farm Agricultural Lease RFP
Posted 2/28/23
The land bank is currently accepting proposals for an agricultural lease at John Presbury Norton Farm in West Tisbury.
Featherstone Farm Agricultural Lease RFP
Posted 2/28/23
The land bank is currently accepting proposals for an agricultural lease at Featherstone Farm in Oak Bluffs.
Tea Lane Farm Agricultural Lease RFP
Posted 2/28/23
The land bank is currently accepting proposals for an agricultural lease at Tea Lane Farm in Chilmark.
Tisbury Meadow Agricultural Lease RFP
Posted 1/30/23
The Land Bank is now accepting proposals for an agricultural lease at the Tisbury Meadow Preserve
Caleb's Pond Request for Proposals
Posted 1/30/23
Installation of a drive way and trailhead at Caleb’s Pond
Bobcat Request for Proposals
Posted 1/24/23
The land bank is disposing of three surplus Bobcat toolcats (2017, 2012, 2011). Bids may be submitted for all or any. The invitation-for-bid package is available by telephoning 508-627-7141 or writing…
Land Bank Annual Report
Posted 1/10/23
Land Bank Annual Report 2022
M Exemption
Posted 1/4/23
As of January 1, 2023, the first time home buyer exemption has gone up to $800,000.
PEPPERBUSH PRESERVE
Posted 1/4/23
The land bank announced this week that it had purchased a 4.5-acre property abutting its John Presbury Norton Farm in West Tisbury. The seller was Binnie Ravitch and the price was $2,020,000. The…
Affordable Housing
Posted 11/2/22
This week the land bank corresponded with each of the towns’ housing committees to suggest that they survey their towns for properties possibly suitable for conservation-affordable housing…