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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
November 19, 2024 — approve the meeting minutes
Approve the meeting 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)
Accept the candidates as presented and move on with the process
Accept the candidates as presented and move on with the process
“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)
Approve the Tashmoo Spring Pond Biochar remediation project
Approve the Tashmoo Spring Pond Biochar remediation project
“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)
Approve a letter of support to the Massachusetts Maritime Grant on behalf of Tisbury Towing and Transportation
Approve a letter of support to the Massachusetts Maritime Grant on behalf of Tisbury Towing and Transportation
“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)
Appoint Elisabeth Cleary as acting Town Accountant
Appoint Elisabeth Cleary as acting Town Accountant
“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)
Appoint Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector through June 30, 2025
Appoint Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector through June 30, 2025
“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)
Appoint Greg Martino to the Marha's Vineyard Commission
Appoint Greg Martino to the Marha's Vineyard Commission
“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)
Approve the letter of support for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program
Approve the letter of support for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program
“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)
Approve the IT contract
Approve the IT contract
“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)
Approve Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District's plein air podium project as presented
Approve Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District's plein air podium project as presented
“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)
Approve mooring bill abatements in the amount of $2,593.67
Approve mooring bill abatements in the amount of $2,593.67
“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)
Approve the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $40,000
Approve the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $40,000
“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)
Approve Greenwood House lodging house license renewal
Approve Greenwood House lodging house license renewal
“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)
Approve Nat's Nook common victualler license renewal
Approve Nat's Nook common victualler license renewal
“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)
Approve all alcohol license renewals
Approve all alcohol license renewals
“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)
Approve wine and malt alcohol license renewals
Approve wine and malt alcohol license renewals
“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)
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 6:30PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, May 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ John Cahill Chri.” (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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