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January 28, 2025
16 recorded votes, 12 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 Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator
Appoint Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Civita Colarusso made a motion to appoint Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Temporary Chief Procurement Officer- Pam .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Town Administrator- Joseph LaCivita
Appoint Pam Bennett as Temporary Chief Procurement Officer
Appoint Pam Bennett as Temporary Chief Procurement Officer
From the minutes
“Bennett Colarusso made a motion to appoint Pam Bennett as Temporary Chief Procurement Officer Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Chief Procurement Officer -Joseph LaCivita as of March 1, 2025 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Chief Procurement Officer -Joseph LaCivita as of March 1, 2025
Appoint Joseph LaCivita as Chief Procurement Officer as of March 1, 2025
Appoint Joseph LaCivita as Chief Procurement Officer as of March 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to appoint Joseph LaCivita as Chief Procurement Officer as of March 1, 2025 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MINUTES December 6, 2023 No action was taken. PUBLIC HEARING 4:45PM- Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for public comment regarding an informal proposal for the renewal of the cable television license of Connecticut/Georgi.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Continue the public hearing to February 11, 2025 at 5:15PM
Continue the public hearing to February 11, 2025 at 5:15PM
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to continue the public hearing to February 11, 2025 at 5:15PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Budgets Under Select Board Review This item was postponed to February 11, 2025. Warrant Articles Update This item was postponed to February 11, 2025. Housing Production Plan Page 1 of 3 Docusign En.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Affordable Housing Committee has voted in support of the Town's participation.
Approve Tisbury's Participation in the Housing Production plan
Approve Tisbury's Participation in the Housing Production plan
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve Tisbury's Participation in the Housing Production plan Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Tisbury Senior Center Solar Project Inter-Governmental Agreement Maria Marasco from Cape Light Compact explained that the request for responses on the project was issued back in May 2024. In August a contract was awarded. Vineyard .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
The Town will receive the metering credits and decommissioning is part of the contract.
Approve the signing of the contract
Approve the signing of the contract
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the signing of the contract Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE Wastewater Flow Applications Xerxes Agassipour, 123 Beach Road Michael Alberice explained the request is for an additional 200 gallons for two additional bedrooms. The Sewer Advisory Board has approved the applicati.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Advisory Board has approved the application.
Approve the application for 123 Beach Road
Approve the application for 123 Beach Road
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the application for 123 Beach Road Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Carlos Gomes Teles, 61 Beach Road The request is for a Church on the property. Additional 220 gallons. .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Approve the application for 61 Beach Road for a period of one year subject to receiving all other permitting and with a 6-month review
Approve the application for 61 Beach Road for a period of one year subject to receiving all other permitting and with a 6-month review
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the application for 61 Beach Road for a period of one year subject to receiving all other permitting and with a 6-month review Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Shone Johensson, 51 Lagoon Pond Rad Request for an extra bedroom with an additional 100 gallons. .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Request for an extra bedroom with an additional 100 gallons.
Approve the application for 51 Lagoon Pond Road
Approve the application for 51 Lagoon Pond Road
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the application for 51 Lagoon Pond Road Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Class II License Renewals McCurdy Motorcars Inc, 15 Lyle Lane McCurdy Motorcars Inc, 199 Beach Road Autoeuropa of Martha's Vineyard, 356 State .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
McCurdy Motorcars Inc, 199 Beach Road
Approve the Class II license renewals as presented
Approve the Class II license renewals as presented
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Road Colarusso made a motion to approve the Class II license renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Common Victualler License Renewals Woodland Vineyard & Grill, 455 State Road Black Dog Bakery Café, 509 State Road Nat's Nook, 38 Main .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Black Dog Bakery Café, 509 State Road
Approve the Common Victualler License renewals as presented
Approve the Common Victualler License renewals as presented
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Street Colarusso made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lodging House License Renewal Nobnocket Boutique Inn, 60 Mt. Aldworth .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Lodging House License Renewal
Approve the Lodging House license renewal as presented
Approve the Lodging House license renewal as presented
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Road Colarusso made a motion to approve the Lodging House license renewal as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. One Day Alcohol License Marha's Vineyard Museum-151 Lagoon Pond Road, 2.13.25 Galentine's .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
One Day Alcohol License
Approve the One-Day Alcohol License for the MV Museum conditioned upon receiving all sign offs from other departments
Approve the One-Day Alcohol License for the MV Museum conditioned upon receiving all sign offs from other departments
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Celebration Colarusso made a motion to approve the One-Day Alcohol License for the MV Museum conditioned upon receiving all sign offs from other departments Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 4958A6D6-22AF-4CA4-BC1C-BB1B5C50C6B2 Payroll Warrants 12/12/2024 458,761.19 12/19/2024 211,475.09 12/26/2024 454,334.84 1/2/2025 208,885.34 1/9/2025 500,006.78 1/16/2025 171,252.69 1/23/2025 446.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
1/23/2025 446,418.77
Approve the payroll warrants as read
Approve the payroll warrants as read
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the payroll warrants as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Bills Payable Warrants 11/26/2024 2,949,865.96 12/3/2024 885,631.07 12/10/2024 154,498.81 12/17/2024 1,168,528.38 12/24/2024 201,126.63 12/31/2024 1,114,897.75 1/7/2025 2,109,372.31 1/14/2025 627,440.03 11/28/2024 374.37 12/20/2024.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
12/20/2024 3,069.79
Approve the bills payable warrants as read
Approve the bills payable warrants as read
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the bills payable warrants as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cutrer joined the meeting at 5:55PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Em
Go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (General Union), Fire chief). Not to Reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (General Union), Fire chief). Not to Reconvene in Open Session 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, February 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
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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