Snug Harbor
The Rope Shed
The Rope Shed
In 2013, the news that the island grocery store was closing due to the loss of their lease prompted quick action on the part of MISCA. The Main Street property, which includes two buildings, was purchased later that year. Monhegan Store, which is operated by a year-round family, is in the building closest to the road. The home behind it, named Snug Harbor, is owned by another year-round family, who run Monhegan Trucking and grow flowers and lettuce that they sell during the summer season. They have two children in the island school.
The Rope Shed
The Rope Shed
The Rope Shed
Before Monhegan Trucking, there was Hiram's Barn where the local horse Matinicus Charlie was housed. Years later the barn was used to store "pot warps"- otherwise known as rope. Although pot warps are no longer stored here, the name has stayed. The rope shed, Monhegan's precusor to Facebook, Twitter, and E-bay, was rebuilt to its former strength and simplicity in 2015. It continues to be a go to for folks for information, connection, and the occassional misplaced mitten.
The Looks
The Rope Shed
The Looks
MISCA purchased "The Looks" in the summer of 2016. The looks consist of two year round housing units on the edge of the meadow; Underlook and Overlook. Both buildings have been year round dwellings since 1985 and the current tenants in both were able to stay in place though the purchase. Since the purchase, MISCA has updated many major appliances and also replaced the roof on Underlook. There are plans to replace windows and doors among other things. Thankfully generous donations and support have made it possible for the looks to stay in the year round community.
MICA Building
Lobster Cove Property
Lobster Cove Property
Shortly after MISCA’s formation, the old Monhegan Store building was purchased. This building currently houses two year-round condominiums, the Monhegan Post Office, a laundromat, and Monhegan Plantation Town Office. The original store space is now home to Black Duck Emporium.
Lobster Cove Property
Lobster Cove Property
Lobster Cove Property
In 2006, a property was purchased near Lobster Cove. MISCA worked with the State permitting agency to create a variance for affordable housing on Monhegan to be able to build on smaller parcels of land. That property is now home to two families and two businesses, Alison Hill Art Studio and Monhegan Brewing Co.
Horn's Hill Property
Lobster Cove Property
Horn's Hill Property
Originally purchased in 2009,the first MISCA owners transformed a three-season home into a year-round residence. This property was the first to be repurchased by MISCA and sold to a new family. The second family has made some major renovations and built an addition since their purchase. It now houses two families and two businesses, Island Farm and a lawn care business.
Two buildable lots
Lobster Cove Property
Horn's Hill Property
Working collaboratively with Monhegan Plantation and Monhegan Associates, Inc., MISCA secured two buildable lots near the cemetery in 2012. The lots were prepared for building by installing a septic system, a well, and electricity access. In 2021, the building rights for each lot were awarded to two couples. Our first owners will be finishing up interior construction and moving in come summer 2026! Our second owners are finalizing building plans and will be breaking ground in spring 2026.
Announcement: Open RFP
MISCA is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for right-of-way clearing and burial of internet cables.