When temporary becomes permanent in Edgartown - The Martha's Vineyard Times

When temporary becomes permanent in Edgartown - The Martha's Vineyard Times

To the Editor: How many “exceptions” does it take before a residential neighborhood is no longer truly residential? The recent decision to allow amplified events at the Winnetu, even on a one-year trial basis, highlights a growing pattern in Edgartown: commercial activities expanding into residential zones through special permits and grandfathered uses. Each approval is framed as limited or temporary. But residents have seen how often “temporary…