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August 9, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 14 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Tisbury Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Christina Colarusso
Absent: None
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Amy Upton, Planning Board Administrator
Appoint Amy Upton as Planning Board Administrator
Appoint Amy Upton as Planning Board Administrator
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to appoint Amy Upton as Planning Board Administrator Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. John Cahill, Steamship Port .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Appoint John Cahill as port council through December 2025
Appoint John Cahill as port council through December 2025
Yes: Colarusso, Cutrer
From the minutes
“Council Colarusso made a motion to appoint John Cahill as port council through December 2025 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. Cahill abstained. MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2023 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
March 8, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 8, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 8, 2023
Yes: Cahill, Cutrer
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes of March 8, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. Colarusso abstained. July 12, 2023 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
July 12, 2023
Approve the minutes of July 12, 2023
Approve the minutes of July 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the minutes of July 12, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING 4:15PM- Public Hearing to review and consider adoption of Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy of Tisbury Wastewater Regulations Colarusso read the public hearing notice. Grande this will formalize and e.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Mr. Grande explained that the town as a member retains control over its resources.
Execute the agreement for the wastewater agency response network
Execute the agreement for the wastewater agency response network
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to execute the agreement for the wastewater agency response network Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Eversource Generator Deployment Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 13708DF2-219F-4849-96FE-66C0344F9FAC Ronit Goldstein, community relations for Eversource. She explained that generators next to the park and ride are there tempor.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Recommend to the Planning Board that prior to adoption and implementation they first seek approval of town meeting
Recommend to the Planning Board that prior to adoption and implementation they first seek approval of town meeting
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to recommend to the Planning Board that prior to adoption and implementation they first seek approval of town meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Beach Road Festival Update Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 13708DF2-219F-4849-96FE-66C0344F9FAC Mr. Grande stated the formal setup will begin next week. The Department of Public Works has posted information on their web page.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Vineyard Commission for an actual building permit.
Approve the issuance of the license to move the building from 100 Lagoon Pond Road to 51 Lagoon Pond Road in the next 60 days except for the dates that may interfere with the Beach Road Weekend Festival and under the direction of the Department of Public Works Director
Approve the issuance of the license to move the building from 100 Lagoon Pond Road to 51 Lagoon Pond Road in the next 60 days except for the dates that may interfere with the Beach Road Weekend Festival and under the direction of the Department of Public Works Director
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the issuance of the license to move the building from 100 Lagoon Pond Road to 51 Lagoon Pond Road in the next 60 days except for the dates that may interfere with the Beach Road Weekend Festival and under the direction of the Department of Public Works Director Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT One-Day Alcohol License Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-Museum Extended Hours- 8.29.2023 The Cove, 386 State Road- Music Festival-9.3.2023 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
The Cove, 386 State Road- Music Festival-9.3.2023
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. Museum Special Event (informational only) Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road- Opening of The African American Film Festival- 8.7.2023 Acceptance of Donations: Ambulance Services- Neil R. Brooks, Ronald H. Tolin Fire Dep.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Fire Department- Cronig's Market
Accept the donations as read by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe
Accept the donations as read by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe
From the minutes
“Inc Colarusso made a motion to accept the donations as read by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Harbor Department to the Lake Street Dinghy Dock- Tashmoo Dinghy Dock .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Shellfish Department- Tisbury Waterways Inc
Approve the Dinghy Dock donation
Approve the Dinghy Dock donation
From the minutes
“Fund Colarusso made a motion to approve the Dinghy Dock donation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Paramedic Agreement Mr. Grande explained that once all the criteria are met the employee will be eligible for 100% reimbursement for the tuition and the exam fee. We are not paying for their time spent and housing or travel. Page 3.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
DocuSign Envelope ID: 13708DF2-219F-4849-96FE-66C0344F9FAC
Approve the reimbursement and authorize Town Administrator to sign the documents
Approve the reimbursement and authorize Town Administrator to sign the documents
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the reimbursement and authorize Town Administrator to sign the documents Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Approve the paramedic service contract agreement
Approve the paramedic service contract agreement
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the paramedic service contract agreement Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Give the Town Administrator the authority to approve these agreements
Give the Town Administrator the authority to approve these agreements
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to give the Town Administrator the authority to approve these agreements Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 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 6:30PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, May 29, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ Roy Cutrer John Cah.” (Motion: Colarusso)
Tisbury Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present:
Absent: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Christina Colarusso
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
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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