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September 25, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Roy Cutrer, John Cahill
Absent: Christina Colarusso
Every vote, in order
April 28, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 11, 2025, April 28, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 11, 2025, April 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes of March 11, 2025, April 28, 2025 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. September 9, 2025- No action taken APPOINTMENTS Council on Aging Board-David .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint David Drew to the council on aging board
Appoint David Drew to the council on aging board
From the minutes
“Drew Cahill made a motion to appoint David Drew to the council on aging board Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Halloween Parade and Visit Vineyard Haven Halloween Plans Taylor outlined the plans for the upcoming Halloween parade and post-parade activities, including a parade starting at 4 PM on Main Street, p.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cahill)
Approve the Halloween Parade Street closings and other plans
Approve the Halloween Parade Street closings and other plans
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the Halloween Parade Street closings and other plans Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Vote to Set the Date for Annual Town Election, Annual and Special Town .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Set the dates for the annual and special town meeting for April 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., and the annual election set for May 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
Set the dates for the annual and special town meeting for April 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., and the annual election set for May 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
From the minutes
“Meeting Cahill made a motion to set the dates for the annual and special town meeting for April 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., and the annual election set for May 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cape Light Compact Update, Maggie Downey Maggie presented an update on the Cape Light Compact, highlighting their energy efficiency programs and efforts to decarbonize homes, particularly focusing on moderate-income customers and r.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approve a $1,300 transfer from the Shellfish Trust to purchase a new davit for the boat
Approve a $1,300 transfer from the Shellfish Trust to purchase a new davit for the boat
From the minutes
“Trust Cahill made a motion to approve a $1,300 transfer from the Shellfish Trust to purchase a new davit for the boat Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Danielle explaining it would be equipped with an Electro dyne and snatch block for easier lifting of cages. The Trust currently has $152,534. Common Victualler License Renewals Fish Tales MV, 80 Main Str Black Dog Tavern, 20 Beach .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Fish Tales MV, 80 Main Str
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses
From the minutes
“Extension Cahill made a motion to approve the Common Victualler Licenses Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. EXECUTIVE SESSION .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
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 Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 7A7DA6B9-5BF8-4790-AFC4-8A42529F9993 contract negotiations with no
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 Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 7A7DA6B9-5BF8-4790-AFC4-8A42529F9993 contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Not to Reconvene in Open Meeting
From the minutes
“Cahill 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 Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 7A7DA6B9-5BF8-4790-AFC4-8A42529F9993 contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Not to Reconvene in Open Meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT The Regular meeting was adjourned at 5:55PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, October 7, 2025 Meeting Minut.” (Motion: Cahill, 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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