Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard joined forces with partner Island Housing Trust to present the second annual Raising the Roof, a benefit concert for affordable housing, on Thursday evening, July 26.
A plan to build eight affordable homes on eight acres off State Road in West Tisbury drew a number of neighborhood critics at a public hearing Mond
The Island was on a roll Friday night at the Viva La Vineyard casino night at Outerland sponsored by the Island Affordable Housing Trust.
Three Island residents walked away from the Tisbury selectmen’s meeting this past week with the opportunity to buy a home close to downtown Vineyar
Aquinnah Affordable Apartments are Complete
![[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/gallery/2024/05/30/re_5-29-24_carl_widdis_way_apartment_ribbon_cuttings_dsc4980.jpg?itok=sheQW73p "[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.")
[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.
![[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.]( /sites/default/files/gallery/2024/05/30/re_5-29-24_carl_widdis_way_apartment_ribbon_cuttings_dsc4980.jpg "[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.")
[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.
Derrill Bazzy lists everyone who helped complete the project.
Derrill Bazzy lists everyone who helped complete the project.
Carole Vandall gives thanks and plays the flute.
Carole Vandall gives thanks and plays the flute.
Julie Vanderhoop remembers Carl Widdiss.
Julie Vanderhoop remembers Carl Widdiss.
Derrill Bazzy accepts a plaque from Philippe Jordi.
Derrill Bazzy accepts a plaque from Philippe Jordi.
Pam Glavin reads all the information on her late husband Carl Widdiss.
Pam Glavin reads all the information on her late husband Carl Widdiss.
Philippe Jordi is executive director of the Island Housing Trust.
Philippe Jordi is executive director of the Island Housing Trust.
A crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
A crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
Organizers along with some of the new tenants cut the ribbon.
Organizers along with some of the new tenants cut the ribbon.
Guests make their way to tour the new buildings.
Guests make their way to tour the new buildings.
Guests tour the new living spaces.
Guests tour the new living spaces.
The apartments consist of two duplexes with living spaces above and below.
The apartments consist of two duplexes with living spaces above and below.
The two identical buildings are connected by a deck and staircase.
The two identical buildings are connected by a deck and staircase.
Pam Glavin left roses for the new tenants in the project which bears her late husband's name.
Pam Glavin left roses for the new tenants in the project which bears her late husband's name.
Cecil Ashton explores his new home.
Cecil Ashton explores his new home.
![[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_200x133_/public/gallery/2024/05/30/re_5-29-24_carl_widdis_way_apartment_ribbon_cuttings_dsc4980.jpg?itok=SSVk1GhK "[l-r] Cecil Ashton, Molly French Ashton, Dustin Ashton are new tenants in one of the spaces.")
Island Housing Trust along with numerous other Island groups have completed construction on four affordable apartments at Carl Widdis Way in Aquinnah.