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The land bank is a rare breed. Neither a sanctuary program nor a park system, it is a middle ground where the highest virtues of conservation can be realized: public enjoyment of nature, where limits and restraint secure the natural world’s future and prosperity. Learn more about the land bank…


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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@mvlandbank.com or by clicking here. …

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…


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The land bank collects a fee on the island’s real estate transactions to fund land conservation and stewardship on the island. Land bank forms are available for download and printing.

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