Zoning board approves West Tisbury marijuana dispensary

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Geoff Rose, left, talks about the specifics of the medical marijuana industry at a previous meeting. The West Tisbury zoning board approved his grow site. — Stacey Rupolo

Updated 10/2

West Tisbury’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted Thursday night to approve applicant Geoffrey Rose of Patient Centric of Martha’s Vineyard for a registered medical marijuana dispensary at 510 State Road, Zoning Board of Appeals administrator Clare Harrington told The Times.

Thursday night’s vote marks the second ZBA approval for Mr. Rose and Patient Centric. The board approved a plan to operate a marijuana cultivation facility on Dr. Fisher Road on Aug 17.

Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved plans for the grow facility in June.

“I am pleased for the patients,” Mr. Rose said. “This will aid those with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, and other conditions as authorized by a physician. We expect to be serving patients within a year and will keep the community updated as to our progress.”