News
Realtor Advances
Lynn Buder of Coldwell Bank Landmarks Real Estate in Vineyard Haven recently received the designation of graduate realtor institute from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. The designation signifies 90 hours of advanced, in-class real estate education.
David Bouck of West Tisbury is enrolled in SEA Semester, a study-abroad program through Sea Education Association in Woods Hole while away from studies at Endicott College. David has successfully completed the Sea Semester’s six-week shore component earning academic credit for curriculum in oceanography, nautical science and maritime studies.
Aquinnah
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank purchased property at Menemsha Pond in Aquinnah from Kenneth W. Murray for $7,116 on Sept. 21.
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank purchased property at Menemsha Pond from Suzanne J. Murray for $7,116 on Oct. 1.
James F. O’Brien purchased property off Moshup Trail from Aerie Realty Trust and Katherine Keene Metell for $250,000 on Oct. 17.
Chilmark
Raptor. The name carries a lot of weight. So much velocity and ferocity are associated with it. In the bird world, the title refers to owls, hawks and eagles, vultures and the osprey.
The Vineyard has three owl species in summer and three or four more in winter. Three hawk species can survive here year-round. Almost any hawk species found in eastern North America might find its way here.
Hello, Emily and Jane
Catherine J. Coogan and Geoghan E. Coogan of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of twin daughters, Emily Clare Coogan and Jane Catherine Coogan, on Nov. 16 at Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Emily weighed 7 pounds. Jane weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
Jae Elizabeth Strommer and Thomas Loring Rowe of Newport, R.I., were married June 9 on board the yacht Elysian at Newport.
Capt. Stephen Connett performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Diane W. Strommer of Pawtucket, R.I. and the late John P. Strommer. She is the granddaughter of the late Eva and Loraine Weltner of Greensboro, N.C., and the late Harold and Mildred Strommer of Greensburg, Ohio.