In April 1986, storm clouds gathered over the Club’s tranquil existence. Speculators had purchased the house next door. When they found out who their neighbors were, they had a cow. (Thanks Homer) They were concerned that the presence of the Club would decrease value of their property. They brought legal action against the Club before the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Wayland, claiming that Club was operating an illegal boarding house. The Tiffany Club imposed a temporary hiatus on all operations at the facility until the matter could be resolved. A public hearing was held at the Town Hall. All the neighbors weighed in on the side of the club. The Board of Selectmen ruled in favor of the club. Operations resumed. Incidentally, the two men who had purchased the house next door became our good friends and enjoyed the monthly parties. A tempest in a coffee pot.
The actions by the neighbors did not disrupt the planning for the Provincetown Spring Outing. Laura Granger, President, and Joan Hoff, Treasurer, were placed in charge of the week-long activity.
The Boatslip was filled to capacity and the Club made a substantial profit for the first time.
Participants came from as far away as Europe and Australia.