Martha’s Vineyard Offers Opportunity for Local Living
Thomas “Tom” E. Tate owns Tate Builders, Inc., a design and construction firm on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Through his company, Thomas Tate has built a variety of homes, including quaint cottages for summer residents and luxury properties for year-round homeowners.
Located seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard covers about 96 square miles and comprises six towns. The island is home to 15,000 permanent residents, and upward of an additional 115,000 people inhabit it in the summer months. In fact, seasonal residents own approximately 63 percent of homes on the island.
Among the benefits of residing on Martha’s Vineyard is the community’s commitment to local living. With freedom from chain stores and restaurants, residents can spend time visiting one-of-a-kind shops and dining on fare with ingredients sourced and prepared locally. The community also supports artists, who establish galleries to display their work, perform sets at live music events, and display their talents in theater and dance productions.
Located seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard covers about 96 square miles and comprises six towns. The island is home to 15,000 permanent residents, and upward of an additional 115,000 people inhabit it in the summer months. In fact, seasonal residents own approximately 63 percent of homes on the island.
Among the benefits of residing on Martha’s Vineyard is the community’s commitment to local living. With freedom from chain stores and restaurants, residents can spend time visiting one-of-a-kind shops and dining on fare with ingredients sourced and prepared locally. The community also supports artists, who establish galleries to display their work, perform sets at live music events, and display their talents in theater and dance productions.
