Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank properties saw an across-the-board increase in usage this summer, according to a summer report.

At a Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission Meeting on Monday, commissioners and staff raised concerns over some provisions of the Dukes County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $229,835 for the business week ending on Friday, August 26, 2022.

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The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $353,850 for the business week ending on Friday, August 5, 2022.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank and Sheriff's Meadow Foundation have teamed up to buy three acres on Sampson's Hill on Chappaquiddick.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $208,685.48 for the business week ending on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Halfway into 2022, the frenzied real estate market of Martha’s Vineyard is showing signs of slowing down. Land bank numbers illustrate the trend.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank’s purchase of 18 acres in West Tisbury this week effectively doubled the size of its Wompesket Preserve property. The preserve is located in West Tisbury, just past the town line.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank will purchase 26 acres near Priester's Pond, and a new nonprofit led by Thomas Bena will purchase an adjoining 14 acres.

Open space conservation, winterized housing for employees and generous assistance from a community bank are all factors in an out-of-the-ordinary purchase by the land bank.