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March 11, 2025
14 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 Julia Bossio as police executive assistant
Appoint Julia Bossio as police executive assistant
From the minutes
“Bossio Colarusso made a motion to appoint Julia Bossio as police executive assistant Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Town Hall Location Task Group- Joe LaCivita MINUTES February 7, 2025 February 11, 2025 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
February 11, 2025
Approve the minutes as written in the packet
Approve the minutes as written in the packet
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the minutes as written in the packet Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING 4:45PM- Continued Public Hearing to review and consider an application for a Common Victualler License by MV Tap Inc, 13 Beach Street Extension Colarusso read the Public Hearing Notice. Anderson Martin, the owner, e.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Recommend the hours of operation from 7:00AM to 12:00AM
Recommend the hours of operation from 7:00AM to 12:00AM
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to recommend the hours of operation from 7:00AM to 12:00AM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cutrer suggested that the patio is closed for the public and surrounded with greenery with a small opening. Ms. Alexander stated that currently, there is a sidewalk that goes through the property, and a special permit is supposed t.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Mr. Lacivita suggested installing gates to limit liability but still allow access for EMS and other services.
Approve the Common Victualler License conditioned upon the receival of the Board of Health, Planning Board, Building Department, Fire Department approval
Approve the Common Victualler License conditioned upon the receival of the Board of Health, Planning Board, Building Department, Fire Department approval
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License conditioned upon the receival of the Board of Health, Planning Board, Building Department, Fire Department approval Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Doneski stated that the Common Victualler license encompasses the two establishments together. Page 1 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: D7FC860E-9BC3-409B-AB5C-B1D7A11A5BF2 5:00PM- Continued Public Hearing to review and consider an A.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Continue the hearing to March 18 at 4:30PM
Continue the hearing to March 18 at 4:30PM
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to continue the hearing to March 18 at 4:30PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Participation in Community Development Block Grant Oak .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES
Approve the participation in the Block Grant Program
Approve the participation in the Block Grant Program
From the minutes
“Bluffs Colarusso made a motion to approve the participation in the Block Grant Program Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. First Friday Events Taylor Stone gave an overview of the First Friday events. Most funding comes from local businesses and grants. There are six First Friday events each year. This year the July event is on July 4th. The Vineyard H.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Chief Habekost stated that the 4th of July First Friday event is possible.
Approve the First Friday dates and events in the packet
Approve the First Friday dates and events in the packet
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to approve the First Friday dates and events in the packet Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Updated Town Administrator Proposed .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Approve the revised warrant article as presented in the packet
Approve the revised warrant article as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Bylaw Colarusso made a motion to approve the revised warrant article as presented in the packet Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Seasonal Community Designation Warrant .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Updated Town Administrator Proposed Bylaw
Approve the seasonal community warrant article to be submitted
Approve the seasonal community warrant article to be submitted
From the minutes
“Article Colarusso made a motion to approve the seasonal community warrant article to be submitted Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Reserve Fund Transfer- Finance and Advisory .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)
Seasonal Community Designation Warrant Article
Approve the reserve fund transfer for the Finance and Advisory Committee
Approve the reserve fund transfer for the Finance and Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Committee Cutrer made a motion to approve the reserve fund transfer for the Finance and Advisory Committee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Council on Aging Update Cathie Blake stated the Counsil on Aging need outreach position that has not been developed. Would like to revamp an existing position to increase the duties and update the job description. The budget increa.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Bennett stated that this position was not part of the Union Study and there will be conversations with the Union.
Increase the Council on Aging personnel budget line item by $10,000
Increase the Council on Aging personnel budget line item by $10,000
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to increase the Council on Aging personnel budget line item by $10,000 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Formation of Town Hall Location Task Group John Cahill explained the desire is to form a task group who would be looking at Town owned properties, land only for the construction of new Town Hall potentially joined with Police Stati.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
Cutrer believes 55 West William Street is best suited for a municipal employees housing.
Form the Town Hall Location Task Group to look at town own land for the build of Town hall that will include Police Station and expense money from a warrant article for consulting
Form the Town Hall Location Task Group to look at town own land for the build of Town hall that will include Police Station and expense money from a warrant article for consulting
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to form the Town Hall Location Task Group to look at town own land for the build of Town hall that will include Police Station and expense money from a warrant article for consulting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Cahill)
Appoint Joseph LaCivita. Lindsey Fremaris, Rick Homans and add more members at their discretion
Appoint Joseph LaCivita. Lindsey Fremaris, Rick Homans and add more members at their discretion
From the minutes
“Cutrer made a motion to appoint Joseph LaCivita. Lindsey Fremaris, Rick Homans and add more members at their discretion Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE Common Victualler License Renewals Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: D7FC860E-9BC3-409B-AB5C-B1D7A11A5BF2 Nine Craft Kitchen and Bar, 9 Main Street Scottish Bakehouse, 977 State Road Catboat Coffee Co, 79 Beach.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter 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
Enter 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).Not to Reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to enter 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).Not to Reconvene in Open Session Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, September 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________.” (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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