Real Estate
A complicated housing proposal in Oak Bluffs received a preliminary nod from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission last week. The plan calls for building for 25 housing units on 32.5 acres off Barnes Road. Nitrogen loading in the Lagoon is the biggest stumbling block.
The West Tisbury selectmen Wednesday signed an agreement with the nonprofit Island Housing Trust to accept payment in lieu of taxes for three new apartments at Sepiessa.
In August, Cable network HGTV revealed the Vineyard as its location for the 19th annual Dream Home giveaway and sweepstakes. The grand Cape Cod-style home in Katama was completed last month, and a drawing for the home will be held in May 2015.
The real estate firm of Vineyard Open House celebrated its first year in business last Saturday with an open house at its offices on Union Street in Vineyard Haven.
Four affordable housing lots in Chilmark that became available this year are drawing interest from Island residents.
Once located on Beach Street in Vineyard Haven where the Stop & Shop now stands, the Great House served for years as a tavern before being moved to its present location on West Chop.