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17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Christina Colarusso
Absent: None
Approve the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024, 4:00PM to 4:30PM
Approve the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024, 4:00PM to 4:30PM
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024, 4:00PM to 4:30PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MINUTES September 9, 2024 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Approve the minutes of September 9, 2024
Approve the minutes of September 9, 2024
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the minutes of September 9, 2024 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENTS Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee- Elaine Miller & George .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Appoint Elaine Miller & George Eli for a 1-year term
Appoint Elaine Miller & George Eli for a 1-year term
“Eli Colarusso made a motion to appoint Elaine Miller & George Eli for a 1-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Council on Aging- Wendy Andrews, Linda .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Appoint Wendy Andrews and Linda Gorham for a 3-year term
Appoint Wendy Andrews and Linda Gorham for a 3-year term
“Gorham Cutrer made a motion to appoint Wendy Andrews and Linda Gorham for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Shellfish Constable- Danielle .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Appoint Danielle Ewart for a 3-year term
Appoint Danielle Ewart for a 3-year term
“Ewart Cutrer made a motion to appoint Danielle Ewart for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Board of Registrars- Catherine .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Appoint Catherine Mayhew for a 3-year term
Appoint Catherine Mayhew for a 3-year term
“Mayhew Cutrer made a motion to appoint Catherine Mayhew for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Town Administrator Job Description Task Force Final Presentation Rick Homans presented the recommendations for the Town administrator's job description and the proposed bylaw amendments. He highlight.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve the job description and bring the amendments to the bylaws to the next Town Meeting
Approve the job description and bring the amendments to the bylaws to the next Town Meeting
“Cutrer made a motion to approve the job description and bring the amendments to the bylaws to the next Town Meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Town Administrator Search Committee Update Rick Homans provided an update on the search for a new town administrator. The committee is drafting a position statement by September 30th, finalizing it and preparing interview questions.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve the dates, times and location of Early Voting In Person for the November 5, 2024 State Election, to be held at our Polling Location at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring St. Saturday October 19, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22,
Approve the dates, times and location of Early Voting In Person for the November 5, 2024 State Election, to be held at our Polling Location at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring St. Saturday October 19, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Last Day Friday, November 1, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00
“Location Colarusso made a motion to approve the dates, times and location of Early Voting In Person for the November 5, 2024 State Election, to be held at our Polling Location at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring St. Saturday October 19, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 29,.” (Motion: Colarusso)
Approve for Jay Grande to write a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project
Approve for Jay Grande to write a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project
“Cutrer made a motion to approve for Jay Grande to write a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Library Trustees Request for a Special Town Meeting, Draft Warrant Article and Ballot Question Mr. Grande emphasized the need for financial review of the library project due to its budget impact. Mike Owen confirmed the project wou.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve the following Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One Half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond to pay for costs of the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID
Approve the following Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One Half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond to pay for costs of the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: F7633DD6-3A54-4EED-B619-D03A3A952A9B Library at 200 Main Street, including all cost incidental and related thereto? Yes ___ No __ _
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the following Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One Half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond to pay for costs of the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: F7633DD6-3A54-4EED-B619-D03A3A952A9B Library at 200 Main Street, including all cost incidental and related thereto? Yes ___ No __ _ Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Relocation of the Prouty House Amelia Hambrecht is the requestor of th.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Approve the relocation of the Prouty House within the next 6 months at a time and place agreed to with Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments, Police and Fire Departments and Board of Health subject to receiving a building permit with conditions for said relocation
Approve the relocation of the Prouty House within the next 6 months at a time and place agreed to with Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments, Police and Fire Departments and Board of Health subject to receiving a building permit with conditions for said relocation
“Cutrer made a motion to approve the relocation of the Prouty House within the next 6 months at a time and place agreed to with Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments, Police and Fire Departments and Board of Health subject to receiving a building permit with conditions for said relocation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Commission- Developments of Regional Impacts Checklist The Developments of Regional Impact checklist was also discussed, with the decision made to direct the building department and other Inspectional Servi.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve Mooring 2024 Commitment 3
Approve Mooring 2024 Commitment 3
“Colarusso made a motion to approve Mooring 2024 Commitment 3 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Review of Tashmoo Dredging Contract The dredging occurs every two years the contract is the same as previous years, only the fees are different. The Board also discussed the potential start date for the dredging, which was set betw.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Approve the Tashmoo Dredging Contract
Approve the Tashmoo Dredging Contract
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the Tashmoo Dredging Contract Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Disclosure M.G.L c.268A, s.23(b)(3), Gregory Monka The Board acknowledged the Disclosure. ADMINISTRATIVE Payroll .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
ADMINISTRATIVE — approve the Payroll Warrants
Approve the Payroll Warrants
“Warrants Colarusso made a motion to approve the Payroll Warrants Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Bills Payable .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Approve the Bills Payable Warrants
Approve the Bills Payable Warrants
“Warrants Cutrer made a motion to approve the Bills Payable Warrants Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cemetery Plots 104A & 105A Coconut .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Cemetery Plots — approve the Cemetery Plots
Approve the Cemetery Plots
“Ave Colarusso made a motion to approve the Cemetery Plots Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
“Cutrer made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, October 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ John Cahill Christ.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: 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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