MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 26, 2023
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Christina Colarusso
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENT
Appoint Catherine Blake as the Council on Aging Director
Appoint Catherine Blake as the Council on Aging Director
From the minutes
“Director Cahill made a motion to appoint Catherine Blake as the Council on Aging Director Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING 4:15PM- Continued Public Hearing to consider an application for an amendment to an approved Aquaculture License for Husselton Head Oysters, Jeffrey Canha Mr. Grande stated there was an additional submiss.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Close the public portion of the hearing
Close the public portion of the hearing
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to close the public portion of the hearing The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 4:58PM. Ms. Colarusso stated that we all are stewards to the land and the property owners do not own the waterfront. Everybody has different interests. She believes that oyster farming should be a h.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Deny the application without prejudice
Deny the application without prejudice
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to deny the application without prejudice Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The board would like to see serious propagation maps of the pond. Will be discuss at a future meeting. APPOINTMENTS Shellfish Assistant- Aidan .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint the Shellfish Assistant- Aidan Morrison
Appoint the Shellfish Assistant- Aidan Morrison
From the minutes
“Morrison Cahill made a motion to appoint the Shellfish Assistant- Aidan Morrison Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Traffic Officer- Aiden O'.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Shellfish Assistant- Aidan Morrison
Appoint the Traffic Officer- Aiden O'Mara
Appoint the Traffic Officer- Aiden O'Mara
From the minutes
“Mara Cahill made a motion to appoint the Traffic Officer- Aiden O'Mara Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Water Resources Committee- John Best, Sherri Caseau, Gerard Hokanson, Chris .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Traffic Officer- Aiden O'Mara
Appoint John Best, Sherri Caseau, Gerard Hokanson, Chris Scott as members of the Water Resources Committee
Appoint John Best, Sherri Caseau, Gerard Hokanson, Chris Scott as members of the Water Resources Committee
From the minutes
“Scott Cahill made a motion to appoint John Best, Sherri Caseau, Gerard Hokanson, Chris Scott as members of the Water Resources Committee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Community Preservation Committee-Trip Barnes (3-year term), Victor Capoccia (1-year term) .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Community Preservation Committee-Trip Barnes (3-year term), Victor Capoccia (1-year term)
Appoint Trip Barnes for a period of three years to the Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Trip Barnes for a period of three years to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to appoint Trip Barnes for a period of three years to the Community Preservation Committee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Victor Cappocia does not need to be appointed by the Select Board. Embarkation Committee- Jon Snyder, Allen Rogers, matt Hobart, Roy .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Victor Cappocia does not need to be appointed by the Select Board.
Appoint Jon Snyder, Allen Rogers, matt Hobart, Roy Cutrer to the Embarkation Committee
Appoint Jon Snyder, Allen Rogers, matt Hobart, Roy Cutrer to the Embarkation Committee
From the minutes
“Cutrer Cahill made a motion to appoint Jon Snyder, Allen Rogers, matt Hobart, Roy Cutrer to the Embarkation Committee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Housing Trust- Victor Capoccia, Anne Mc.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Embarkation Committee- Jon Snyder, Allen Rogers, matt Hobart, Roy Cutrer
Appoint Victor Capoccia and Anne McDonough to the Housing Trust
Appoint Victor Capoccia and Anne McDonough to the Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Donough Cahill made a motion to appoint Victor Capoccia and Anne McDonough to the Housing Trust Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Beach Road Weekend- Request for Diversion of 8:30 PM Steamship Boat Cutrer explained this is being requested by the Fire Chief Leland and Police Chief Habekost. Page 2 of 4 Chief Habekost stated he is in supp.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Request the diversion of the 8:30 boat with the understanding that if it does not get approved the Martha's Vineyard ferry boat to be delayed 15 min
Request the diversion of the 8:30 boat with the understanding that if it does not get approved the Martha's Vineyard ferry boat to be delayed 15 min
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to request the diversion of the 8:30 boat with the understanding that if it does not get approved the Martha's Vineyard ferry boat to be delayed 15 min Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lake Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan Scott Horsley stated he has provided a draft report. He shared a presentation on the screen. Mr. Horsley explained that the Town needs to remove about 36% of the nitrogen load. 75% comes fr.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Approve the draft plan as presented and submit the application for the state revolving fund
Approve the draft plan as presented and submit the application for the state revolving fund
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the draft plan as presented and submit the application for the state revolving fund Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Licenses and Permits Common Victualler License Renewals Golden Bull, 13 Beach Street .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Common Victualler License Renewals
Approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Golden Bull
Approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Golden Bull
From the minutes
“Extension Cahill made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License renewal for Golden Bull Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Food Truck License Renewals Nina's Dine-N-Dash LLC, 61 Beach .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Food Truck License Renewals
Approve the Food Truck License renewal for Nina's Dine and Dash
Approve the Food Truck License renewal for Nina's Dine and Dash
From the minutes
“Road Colarusso made a motion to approve the Food Truck License renewal for Nina's Dine and Dash Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Auto Rental License Atlanta Island Auto Rentals, 4 Water .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Auto Rental License
Approve the Auto Rental License renewal for Atlanta Island Auto Rentals
Approve the Auto Rental License renewal for Atlanta Island Auto Rentals
From the minutes
“Street Colarusso made a motion to approve the Auto Rental License renewal for Atlanta Island Auto Rentals Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. One-Day Alcohol License Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road- Museum Extended Hours- 8.8.23 Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-Chief Diversity Officer Summit- 8.9.23 Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond R.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
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Approve the One Day Alcohol Licenses as presented
Approve the One Day Alcohol Licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the One Day Alcohol Licenses as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Busker License John Regan .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
John Regan
Approve the Busker License for John Regan
Approve the Busker License for John Regan
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the Busker License for John Regan Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cemetery Plots Lot #3 Poplar, Lots #15&17 Poplar, Lot #Z-42 Cremation .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Cemetery Plots
Approve the cemetery plots as stated
Approve the cemetery plots as stated
From the minutes
“Section Cahill made a motion to approve the cemetery plots as stated Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to (Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g)2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Police, Educational Incentive .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Enter Executive Session to reconvene in open session
Enter Executive Session to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to enter Executive Session to reconvene in open session Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cutrer announced the approval of the police educational incentive. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Member Colarusso made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Cahill second the motion. Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:00PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, Meeting Minutes Approved Jonwory [t, 2024 { Cahil Christina Colarusso / Vice Chair Clerk Page 4 of 4 .” (Motion: Colarusso)
From the Tisbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Roy Cutrer and James Rogers (2021); John Cahill (2020, from the meeting video); Christina Colarusso (courtesy of Ms. Colarusso, 2026).
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