The new West Tisbury nonprofit hopes to foster deeper connections among Islanders from every background through classes, talks and face-to-face conversations.
The new West Tisbury nonprofit hopes to foster deeper connections among Islanders from every background through classes, talks and face-to-face conversations.
Stillpoint envisions using the existing barn on the seven acres of land off Stillpoint Meadows Road for classes, group discussions and other events.
A dispute over events held at the Vineyard Preservation Trust’s Grange Hall ended Thursday when the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals granted a special permit to the nonprofit.
West Tisbury officials previously raised concerns over the frequency of events held at the hall, resulting in a lawsuit between the town and the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
West Tisbury’s three principal governing boards agreed Wednesday that the town needs a zoning bylaw update that clearly states the rules for food trucks and retail sales at special events on private property.
The addition of a film festival to Grange Hall activities has led some in town hall to require a new special permit for the historic facility.