Legal spending is on the rise at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, much of it due to ongoing litigation with the former owner of Airport Mobil.

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved plans for a new fuel station, convenience store and car wash at the airport business park last week.

The Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission this week approved plans for a new gas station, convenience store and car wash.

The legal battles continue between the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission and former Airport Fuel Services owner Michael Rotondo.

The Edgartown fire department responded to the site of the former gas station Friday when a fiberglass tank turned hot.

After three months of legal battles, the owner of Airport Mobil said he will close the station and car wash at the end of the day Monday, July 17.

The owner of the Airport Mobil station is facing eviction by the end of the month following another legal setback in court this week.

Eviction proceedings are under way against the owner of Airport Mobil as a lease dispute with the Martha’s Vineyard Airport commission lingers in court.