The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted without dissent on Thursday night to approve a plan for a large new grocery store on State Road in Vineyard Haven that will consolidate the two businesses owned by Elio Silva, Vineyard Grocer and Tisbury Farm Market. The commission had fast-tracked its review of Mr. Silva’s plan for the property that now houses Island Home Furnishings on State Road.

After the approval Mr. Elio thanked the commission and summarized his business philosophy.

“I’ve been here for 23 years and I strongly believe that everything I’ve done was to improve the community,” he said. “I do make money while I’m at it but I think it can be done.”

The plan still needs approval from the town zoning board of appeals, the planning board and the board of health.