Jon Snyder Joins Habitat

Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard has named Jon Snyder its new director of development, responsible for fund-raising and strengthening relationships with donors. Mr. Snyder has served on Habitat’s board as treasurer for the past 18 months.

Mr. Snyder was an investment manager for high net worth families and individuals, based in Boston, before he moved to the Vineyard in 2005. He has served on Tisbury’s finance and advisory committee since 2006.

PeaceQuilts Promo

Macy’s are national sellers for PeaceQuilts, the cooperative of women in Haiti who produce one-of-a-kind quilts with help from a group of Vineyarders.

Macy’s has given PeaceQuilts a special discount, set to end today, for free shipping for purchases of $50. The promo code is HEART when you order online at macys.com/haiti.

You can also order online through the PeaceQuilts store at haitipeacequilts.org.

By PETER BRANNEN

Plans announced this week to build an offshore wind farm off Rhode Island have leapfrogged Cape Wind as the largest proposed facility in the country.

Martha’s Vineyard Sharks general manager Jerry Murphy announced on Wednesday that the summer collegiate baseball club has entered into its first corporate partnerships, with local restaurant Sharky’s Cantina and organic food supplier Greensbury Market signing sponsorship agreements this week.

Please Adopt Us

Hello London

Maggie Mae and Jason Archambault of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, London Roland Archambault, born on Dec. 3, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. London weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. He is welcomed too by big sister Katherine.