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Tisbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

December 10, 2024

17 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

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024 — approve the meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the meeting minutes

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the meeting minutes Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Town Administrator Search Committee- Report John Cahill provided background on the town administrator search process to date. He outlined the work done to rewrite the town administrator job descripti.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Accept the candidates as presented and move on with the process

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Accept the candidates as presented and move on with the process

From the minutes

“Cutrer made a motion to accept the candidates as presented and move on with the process Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Tashmoo Spring Pond- Biochar socks-Martha's Vineyard Commission Maggie Craig from the Martha's Vineyard Commission presented a proposal to test using biochar socks to remove nitrogen from Tashmoo Spring Pond. The biochar, made from.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Approve the Tashmoo Spring Pond Biochar remediation project

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Tashmoo Spring Pond Biochar remediation project

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the Tashmoo Spring Pond Biochar remediation project Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 1 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: ED91E57D-2886-4EF0-AE27-A35DE3AC7B3A Beach Street Extension Drainage Update-Tighe and Bond Representatives from Tighe & Bond engineering firm provided an update on plans to address frequent ti.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve a letter of support to the Massachusetts Maritime Grant on behalf of Tisbury Towing and Transportation

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve a letter of support to the Massachusetts Maritime Grant on behalf of Tisbury Towing and Transportation

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve a letter of support to the Massachusetts Maritime Grant on behalf of Tisbury Towing and Transportation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Aquaculture Winter Gear Storage- High Point Lane The board continued previous discussions on allowing use of town land at High Point Lane for aquaculture gear storage by local licensed oyster farmers. Jeff Canha, on behalf of the a.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Appoint Elisabeth Cleary as acting Town Accountant

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Elisabeth Cleary as acting Town Accountant

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to appoint Elisabeth Cleary as acting Town Accountant Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Conditional Local Building Inspector- Tom Perry Page 2 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: ED91E57D-2886-4EF0-AE27-A35DE3AC7B3A .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED91E57D-2886-4EF0-AE27-A35DE3AC7B3A

Appoint Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector through June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector through June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Cutrer made a motion to appoint Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector through June 30, 2025 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Commission- Greg .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Appoint Greg Martino to the Marha's Vineyard Commission

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Greg Martino to the Marha's Vineyard Commission

From the minutes

“Martino Colarusso made a motion to appoint Greg Martino to the Marha's Vineyard Commission Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program-Letter of Support The board reviewed a draft letter of support for an Oak Bluffs grant application for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Progra.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve the letter of support for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the letter of support for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the letter of support for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. IT Strategic Planning Contract Approval An RFP was issued for an information technology assessment and strategic plan. Three to four proposals were received. A review committee consisting of Jay Grande, Ellie De Foe and Rick Homans.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve the IT contract

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the IT contract

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the IT contract Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Vineyard Haven Habor Cultural District-Plein Air Podium Project Taylor Stone presented a proposal from the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District for CPA funding to install four "plein air" painting podiums with art supplies for p.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District's plein air podium project as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District's plein air podium project as presented

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District's plein air podium project as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Mooring Bills .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve mooring bill abatements in the amount of $2,593.67

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve mooring bill abatements in the amount of $2,593.67

From the minutes

“Abatements Colarusso made a motion to approve mooring bill abatements in the amount of $2,593.67 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Reserve Fund Transfer Request- Finance Director John Snyder requested a $40,000 reserve fund transfer to continue funding an accounting consultant given the vacancy in the Town Accountant position. A modest $10,000 was approved for.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $40,000

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $40,000

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $40,000 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Aquaculture License Renewal- Greg Martino No action taken. Lodging House License Renewal Greenwood House, 40 Greenwood .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Lodging House License Renewal

Approve Greenwood House lodging house license renewal

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Greenwood House lodging house license renewal

From the minutes

“Ave Colarusso made a motion to approve Greenwood House lodging house license renewal Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Common Victualler License Renewal Nat's Nook, 38 Main .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Common Victualler License Renewal

Approve Nat's Nook common victualler license renewal

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Nat's Nook common victualler license renewal

From the minutes

“Street Cutrer made a motion to approve Nat's Nook common victualler license renewal Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Alcohol License Notice- Beach Road Restaurant Notice was received that Beach Road Restaurant will be closed for a winter break for several weeks, in late January through February. The Board acknowledged receipt of the notice. Page .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Mikado, 76 Main Street

Approve all alcohol license renewals

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve all alcohol license renewals

From the minutes

“Street Colarusso made a motion to approve all alcohol license renewals Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Wine and Malt Alcohol Renewals Rocco's Pizzeria, 79 Beach Road Black Dog Bakery Café, 509 State .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Rocco's Pizzeria, 79 Beach Road

Approve wine and malt alcohol license renewals

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve wine and malt alcohol license renewals

From the minutes

“Road Colarusso made a motion to approve wine and malt alcohol license renewals Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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MEETING ADJOURNMENT

MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“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 6:30PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, May 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ John Cahill Chri.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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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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