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January 15, 2025
11 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 Roy Cutrer to the Union Negotiation Team
Appoint Roy Cutrer to the Union Negotiation Team
Yes: Cahill, Colarusso
From the minutes
“Member Colarusso made a motion to appoint Roy Cutrer to the Union Negotiation Team Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. Roy Cutrer abstained. PUBLIC HEARING 4:45PM- Public Hearing to review and consider an application for a new Common Victualler License by Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe, 455 State Road, Unit 9, Tisbury Colarusso read the hearing no.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Approve the common victuailer license for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe contingent on passing building and fire inspections
Approve the common victuailer license for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe contingent on passing building and fire inspections
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the common victuailer license for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe contingent on passing building and fire inspections Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Leaf Blowers Petition Margot Sharff and Zada Clarke from the Tisbury Climate Advisory Committee presented a draft warrant article to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers over three years in coordinati.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Support the article subject to change from Select Board and council
Support the article subject to change from Select Board and council
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to support the article subject to change from Select Board and council Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Pine Tree Road and Camp Street Project DPW Director Kirk Metell provided an informational update on the Pine Tree Road and Camp Street project, which involves constructing sidewalks and a bike lane. The town received a $500,000 co.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Renew Greg Martino's aquaculture license for 5 years contingent on installing bird deterrent equipment by April 1, 2025
Renew Greg Martino's aquaculture license for 5 years contingent on installing bird deterrent equipment by April 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to renew Greg Martino's aquaculture license for 5 years contingent on installing bird deterrent equipment by April 1, 2025 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Aquaculture License Renewal Jeffrey Canha Jeffrey Canha of Husselton Head Oysters presented his annual aquaculture report and requested his license be renewed for 5 years instead of the standard 3 years. Canha explained his two aq.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Cahill)
Approve Husselton Head Oysters license renewal for 5 years
Approve Husselton Head Oysters license renewal for 5 years
From the minutes
“Cuter made a motion to approve Husselton Head Oysters license renewal for 5 years Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE Shellfish Trust Fund Transfer Shellfish Constable Danielle Ewart requested a transfer of $974.95 from the Shellfish Trust Fund to purchase 48 bushel baskets with "Town of Tisbury Official Limit" printed on them. Th.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve the Shellfish Trust Fund transfer of $974.95 to purchase bushel baskets
Approve the Shellfish Trust Fund transfer of $974.95 to purchase bushel baskets
From the minutes
“Cutrere made a motion to approve the Shellfish Trust Fund transfer of $974.95 to purchase bushel baskets Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Winter Classic Race Approval Megan McDonald requested approval for the 27th annual Martha's Vineyard 20-Miler winter road race to be held on February 15, 2025. The race starts at the Steamship Authority in Tisbur.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve the winter race for February 15, 2025
Approve the winter race for February 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the winter race for February 15, 2025 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Donation Acceptance from Lagoon Pond Association and Tisbury Waterways .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Accept the donation in the amount of $10,000 ($5,000 each) from Lagoon Pond Association and Tisbury Water Ways contingent upon purchasing of the Pump out boat
Accept the donation in the amount of $10,000 ($5,000 each) from Lagoon Pond Association and Tisbury Water Ways contingent upon purchasing of the Pump out boat
From the minutes
“Inc Colarusso made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $10,000 ($5,000 each) from Lagoon Pond Association and Tisbury Water Ways contingent upon purchasing of the Pump out boat Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Payroll Warrants 11/14/2024 564,823.52 11/21/2024 185,589.93 11/27/2024 452,634.43 12/5/2024 178,139.77 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
12/5/2024 178,139.77
12/5/2024 178,139.77 — approve the payroll warrants
Approve the payroll warrants
From the minutes
“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 Warrants 11/12/2024 474,960.46 11/19/2024 110,262.54 11/15/2024 31,794.81 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
11/15/2024 31,794.81
Approve the bills payable warrants
Approve the bills payable warrants
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the bills payable warrants Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: F1FB4291-F5DE-86ED-81C5-40CDE5646472 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Docusign Envelope ID: F1FB4291-F5DE-86ED-81C5-40CDE5646472
Docusign Envelope ID: F1FB4291-F5DE-86ED-81C5-40CDE5646472 — adjourn the meeting
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 5:56PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, Meeting Minutes Approved DocuSigned by: ‘Signed by: Voksn F. Cahill Koy (uve John Cahill Christina Colarusso Roy Cutrer Chair V.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Cahill)
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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